Heavy Rainfall Expected to Cause Significant Flooding
The National Weather Service in Columbia, SC, has issued a Flood Watch for parts of east-central Georgia and central South Carolina. The watch is in effect until 8 PM EDT this evening due to anticipated excessive rainfall.
Areas Under Watch
The Flood Watch includes the following regions:
- East-Central Georgia: McDuffie, Columbia, Richmond, and Burke counties.
- Central South Carolina: Aiken, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun, Central Orangeburg, Clarendon, Kershaw, Lee, Lexington, Northwestern Orangeburg, Richland, Southeastern Orangeburg, and Sumter counties.
Weather Conditions
- Forecast: Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop throughout the day, bringing locally heavy rainfall to the region.
- Impact: With nearly saturated soils from previous rainfall, the additional precipitation will increase the risk of flooding in rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying areas.
Potential Flooding Impacts
Residents should be prepared for:
- Flooding of rivers, creeks, and streams.
- Flood-prone areas experiencing significant water accumulation.
- Impassable roads and hazardous driving conditions.