Headline:
Flood Watch issued July 24 at 2:27AM EDT until July 25 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 23, 2026 - 11:27pm
Expires:
July 24, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of central South Carolina, including the
following areas, Bamberg, Calhoun, Central Orangeburg, Clarendon,
Lexington, Northwestern Orangeburg, Richland, Southeastern
Orangeburg and Sumter.
* WHEN...From noon EDT today through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks,
streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding
may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop along
a slow moving frontal boundary resulting in areas of heavy
rainfall and localized flash flooding. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4
inches, with locally higher amounts in excess of 5 inches, will
be possible in and around the watch area.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description:
Lexington; Richland; Sumter; Calhoun; Clarendon; Bamberg; Northwestern Orangeburg; Central Orangeburg; Southeastern Orangeburg
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender: