As of 9:15 AM on Saturday, May 2, 2026, a large area of light to moderate rain is spreading across South Carolina, with coverage expected to expand significantly over the next hour. The heaviest rain cores are concentrated across the Florence, Sumter, Manning, Moncks Corner, and Georgetown areas, pushing northeast toward the coast. This widespread rainfall is already affecting Charleston and the surrounding Lowcountry, with more regions across the Midlands and Grand Strand set to experience increasing rainfall through the late morning hours.
Heavy Rain Moving Northeast Across Key Areas
The most intense radar returns at 9:15 AM are located across the Sumter, Manning, and Florence corridors, where heavy rainfall is expected to persist. The storm is moving northeast, with the heaviest activity advancing toward Florence, Lake City, and the broader Pee Dee region. Communities such as Camden, Hartsville, and Orangeburg are currently experiencing heavy rainfall, which may lead to reduced visibility and ponding on roadways…