Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 1 at 5:59PM EDT until August 1 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 1, 2026 - 2:59pm
Expires:
August 1, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 559 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 5 and 7 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