Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 7 at 7:28PM EDT until July 7 at 10:30PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 7, 2026 - 4:28pm
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
Heavy showers and thunderstorms have produced up to 3" of rainfall
in the Toxaway River basin and vicinity. Additional rainfall from
multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms will continue next
couple of hours.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northeastern Oconee County in upstate South Carolina...
Northwestern Pickens County in upstate South Carolina...
* WHEN...Until 1030 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 727 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have
fallen, with additional rainfall expected.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Lake Jocassee, Devils Fork State Park, Jocassee Gorges and Lake
Keowee.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
Area Description:
Oconee, SC; Pickens, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender: