Headline:
Flood Warning issued November 7 at 10:08AM EST until November 7 at 12:45PM EST by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 7, 2024 - 7:08am
Expires:
November 7, 2024 - 9:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of central South Carolina, including the
following counties, Aiken, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun, Clarendon,
Lexington, Orangeburg, Richland and Sumter.
* WHEN...Until 1245 PM EST.
* 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1001 AM EST, Local law enforcement and Emergency Managers
reported flooding in the warned area. Flooding is occurring.
Between 6 and 12 inches of rain have fallen. Little to no
additional rainfall is expected. There are numerous roadways
that have been impacted across the area from the heavy
rainfall. There are numerous reports of flooded or washed out
roadways.
- Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Aiken, Orangeburg, Barnwell, Manning, Bamberg, Denmark,
Brookdale, Aiken Mall, Williston, Blackville, New Ellenton,
St. Matthews, Holly Hill, Branchville, Summerton, Bowman,
Eastover, Elloree and Edisto Gardens.
- This includes the following highways...
Interstate 95 between mile markers 85 and 125.
Interstate 26 between mile markers 122 and 169.
- 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:
Aiken, SC; Bamberg, SC; Barnwell, SC; Calhoun, SC; Clarendon, SC; Lexington, SC; Orangeburg, SC; Richland, SC; Sumter, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC