Flood watch in effect for Upstate
The National Weather Service at Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a Flood Watch effective today through Friday afternoon.
Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible, according to the National Weather Service for Upstate South Carolina, including the following areas: Anderson, Central Greenville, Northern Spartanburg, and Southern Greenville.
Excessive runoff may result in significant and damaging flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations, according to the forecast. Areas that are not typically impacted by floodwaters may flood.
Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall are expected due to the interaction of tropical moisture along a stationary front, followed by the passage of Tropical Storm Helene.
Storm-total rainfall of 5-9 inches is expected across the Piedmont and lower elevations of the foothills. This has the potential to be an extremely rare event, with significant and damaging flash flooding along numerous streams possible.