Headline:
Flood Advisory issued October 3 at 4:50PM EDT until October 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 3, 2026 - 1:50pm
Expires:
October 3, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Central Florence County in northeastern South Carolina...
* WHEN...Until 800 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 450 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 4 inches of rain have fallen,
with the largest amounts in the town of Pamplico.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are expected over the
area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Pamplico, Friendfield, New Hope, Evergreen, Effingham, Hyman,
Coward and Olanta.
- weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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