Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 30 at 9:14AM EDT until May 30 at 12:15PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 30, 2026 - 6:14am
Expires:
May 30, 2026 - 9:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central South Carolina, including the
following county, Lancaster.
* WHEN...Until 1215 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 911 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms just north of the SC/NC State line. Between 1
and 2 inches of rain have fallen over portions of southern
Charlotte. As this water flows southward and into northern
Lancaster county, this will cause urban and small stream
flooding.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over southern Charlotte. This additional rain will result in
minor flooding over northern Lancaster county..
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Indian Land, Carolina Commons Shopping Center and Community
of Almond Glen.
- 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:
Lancaster, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov