Headline:
Flood Advisory issued October 11 at 4:21AM EDT until October 11 at 5:15AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 11, 2026 - 1:21am
Expires:
October 11, 2026 - 2:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southeastern Columbia County in east central Georgia...
Central Richmond County in east central Georgia...
* WHEN...Until 515 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 421 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 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...
Grovetown, Evans, Fort Gordon, Martinez, Augusta, Hephzibah,
Augusta Mall, Village Plaza Shopping Center, Daniel Field, South
Augusta, Summerville, Glendale, Augusta National Golf Club,
Midtown, Riverwood, Windy Ridge Estates, Glenn Hills, Westwick
and Forest Hills.
- This includes the following highways...
Interstate 20 in Georgia between mile markers 189 and 201.
Interstate 520 in Georgia between mile markers 1 and 14.
- 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.
Area Description:
Columbia, GA; Richmond, GA
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov