Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 30 at 7:17PM EDT until May 30 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 30, 2026 - 4:17pm
Expires:
May 30, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central South Carolina, including the
following counties, Kershaw and Lee.
* WHEN...Until 915 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 717 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 2.5 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Goodale State Park, Antioch, Midway Elementary School and
Lucknow.
- 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.
Report any flooding directly to the Columbia National Weather
Service at 803 234 4115 when it is safe to do so. You can also send
reports by Facebook or Twitter to NWSColumbia or by e-mail at
NWS.Columbia@noaa.gov.
Area Description:
Kershaw, SC; Lee, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov