Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 25 at 9:23PM EDT until May 26 at 12:30AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 25, 2026 - 6:23pm
Expires:
May 25, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia, including the following
counties, Columbia and Richmond and central South Carolina,
including the following counties, Aiken and Edgefield.
* WHEN...Until 1230 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 923 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Up to 2 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 inch or more are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Augusta Metro Area, Fort Gordon, Hephzibah, Martinez
- This includes the following highways...
Interstate 520 in South Carolina between mile markers 16 and
21.
Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 0 and 3.
Interstate 20 in Georgia between mile markers 192 and 201.
Interstate 520 in Georgia between mile markers 1 and 15.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Most flooding deaths occur in vehicles. Never drive through a
flooded roadway or around barricades. Turn around, don't drown.
Flooded roadways are nearly impossible to see at night. Avoid
traveling in this area. Turn around, don't drown.
Area Description:
Columbia, GA; Richmond, GA; Aiken, SC; Edgefield, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov