Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 3 at 7:47PM EDT until August 3 at 9:45PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 3, 2026 - 4:47pm
Expires:
August 3, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 747 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms produced heavy
rain across the warned area. Up to 6 inches of rain have fallen.
Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected. Flash flooding likely is ongoing.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, highways, and
streets as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
North Hartsville and Clyde.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Buckholtz Creek, Black Creek, Little Seed Branch, Spring Branch,
Seed Branch, Cedar Creek, Sparrow Swamp, Beaverdam Creek, Bell
Branch, Lynches River and Boggy Swamp.
Instruction:
Dangerous flooding 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:
Darlington, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov