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Reedy River swollen, Greenville Zoo closed
According to a post on the city of Greenville’s website, the Reedy River is swollen.
Steady heavy rain will continue throughout the day, with increasing wind speeds. Flooding, downed trees, and power outages are expected.
The Greenville Zoo is closed Thursday and Friday. “Animals are safe, dry and indoors,” according to the post.
Community center afterschool programs, youth soccer, pickleball leagues, and all events at the Prisma Health Welcome Center at Unity Park are canceled.
Champion Comfort Expert Moonlight Movies at Falls Park is canceled on Thursday night.
The post urges drivers not to drive through flooded roadways. “Please pull over for emergency vehicles. Stay clear of downed power lines,” the post continued.
Power outages in Upstate
Duke Energies still reports nearly 1,000 power outages in the Upstate, including over 700 in the Greenville area and nearly 500 in the West End and East Broad Street area.