Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 21 at 7:13PM EDT until August 21 at 10:15PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 4:13pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...North Central Florence County in northeastern South
Carolina...
* WHEN...Until 1015 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 712 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding.
Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have 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...
Florence, Quinby, Carolinas Hospital System, Carolinas Hospital
System - Cedar Tower, Mcleod Regional Medical Center and Health
South Rehabilitation Hospital.
- 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:
Florence, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov