Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 27 at 7:49PM EDT until May 27 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 4:49pm
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central South Carolina, including the
following counties, Edgefield, Lexington, Richland and Saluda.
* WHEN...Until 1100 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Overflowing poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or
other areas is occurring or is imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 749 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
flooding. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Columbia, Lexington, West Columbia, Cayce, Irmo, Forest
Acres, Batesburg-Leesville, Springdale, Highway 6 at Lake
Murray Dam, Red Bank, Oak Grove, St. Andrews, Dentsville,
Johnston, Arcadia Lakes, Ridge Spring, Ballentine, Harbison
State Forest, Columbia Metro Airport and Riverbanks Zoo.
- This includes the following highways...
Interstate 126 between mile markers 0 and 3.
Interstate 26 between mile markers 97 and 115.
Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 48 and
81.
Interstate 77 near mile marker 5...and
between mile markers 9 and 26.
- 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.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Edgefield, SC; Lexington, SC; Richland, SC; Saluda, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov