Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 1 at 5:02PM EDT until August 1 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 1, 2026 - 2:02pm
Expires:
August 1, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
FFWILM
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Central Williamsburg County in northeastern South Carolina...
* Until 700 PM EDT.
* At 502 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 4 inches of rain
have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 3 inches in 1 hour.
Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the
warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Mainly rural areas of Central Williamsburg County.
Instruction:
Dangerous flooding from heavy rainfall can be expected, especially
near poor drainage areas and other flood prone locations. It is
harder to recognize flood dangers at night, as it will be difficult
to determine the depth of the water. Roads may be damaged or washed
away. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. If flooding is observed,
then turn around, don't drown.
Area Description:
Williamsburg, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov