Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 21 at 6:54PM EDT until August 21 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 3:54pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Central Williamsburg County in northeastern South
Carolina...
* WHEN...Until 1000 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 654 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Mainly rural areas of Central Williamsburg County.
- weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Williamsburg, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov