Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 3 at 6:44PM EDT until August 3 at 9:45PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 3, 2026 - 3:44pm
Expires:
August 3, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
FFWILM
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northwestern Darlington County in northeastern South Carolina...
* Until 945 PM EDT.
* At 644 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 4 inches of rain have
fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 inches in 1 hour.
Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 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, highways,
streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and
low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
North Hartsville and Clyde.
Instruction:
Dangerous flooding from heavy rainfall can be expected, especially
near poor drainage areas and other flood prone locations. 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:
Darlington, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov