Headline:
Flood Watch issued July 24 at 12:09PM EDT until July 25 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 24, 2026 - 9:09am
Expires:
July 24, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of central South Carolina, including the
following areas, Bamberg, Calhoun, Central Orangeburg, Clarendon,
Lexington, Northwestern Orangeburg, Richland, Southeastern
Orangeburg and Sumter.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop along
a nearly stationary boundary resulting in areas of heavy rainfall
and localized flash flooding. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches,
with locally higher amounts in excess of 5 inches, will be
possible in and around the watch area.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description:
Lexington; Richland; Sumter; Calhoun; Clarendon; Bamberg; Northwestern Orangeburg; Central Orangeburg; Southeastern Orangeburg
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov