Headline:
Flood Warning issued November 7 at 7:43AM EST until November 8 at 7:30AM EST by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 7, 2024 - 4:43am
Expires:
November 8, 2024 - 4:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
expected. The North Fork of the Edisto River, South Fork of the
Edisto River and the Edisto River continue to rise.
* WHERE...A portion of central South Carolina, including the
following counties, Bamberg and Orangeburg.
* WHEN...Until 730 AM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads
remain closed due to flooding. Streams continue to rise due to
excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Those living along the North
Fork of the Edisto River, South Fork of the Edisto River and the
Edisto River should expect minor flooding along the river. Those
living along these main stem rivers along with streams that feed
into the Edisto River System should be aware of rising water over
the next 6 to 12 hours.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 739 AM EST, Emergency Management reported heavy rain in
the warned area due to thunderstorms. Flooding is already
occurring. Between 6 and 12 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the
warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
mainly rural areas of Northeastern Bamberg and Southwestern
Orangeburg Counties
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Most flooding deaths occur in vehicles. Never drive through a
flooded roadway or around barricades. Turn around, don't drown.
Report any flooding directly to the Columbia National Weather
Service at 803 234 4115 when it is safe to do so. You can also send
reports by Facebook or Twitter to NWSColumbia or by e-mail at
NWS.Columbia@noaa.gov.
Area Description:
Bamberg, SC; Orangeburg, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC