Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 6 at 9:50PM EDT until July 6 at 11:45PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 6:50pm
Expires:
July 6, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Central Calhoun County in central South Carolina...
North Central Orangeburg County in central South Carolina...
* WHEN...Until 1145 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 950 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
St. Matthews, Elloree, Cameron, Creston, Lone Star, Low Falls
Landing and Stumphole Landing.
- This includes Interstate 26 between mile markers 134 and 136.
- 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.
Area Description:
Calhoun, SC; Orangeburg, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender: