* WHAT…Nuisance to Minor flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
expected.
* WHERE…A portion of upstate South Carolina, including the
following counties, Abbeville and Greenwood.
* WHEN…Until 400 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS…Nuisance flooding of low-lying areas adjacent to streams
and other poor-drainage areas, including farmland, parks,
greenways, boat-access areas, golf courses, underpasses, and
parking lots. Isolated, shallow flows over roadways is possible.
A few flood-prone, low-water crossings may become impassible. A
small culvert washout or two is possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 955 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
training heavy rain due to numerous thunderstorms extending
from the Savannah River to the Saluda River across Abbeville
and Greenwood counties. These storms have produced 1-2
inches of rain over the past 90 minutes, and additional heavy
rain is likely through 11pm. Resultant excessive runoff will
produce significant rises on small streams across the
Advisory area. Several streams may exceed bankfull, causing
nuisance to Minor flooding of adjacent low-lying areas. As
these storms train over the city of Greenwood, storm drains
and culverts may be quickly overwhelmed creating areas of
roadway and property flooding.
– If heavy rainfall persists over the next 60-90 minutes, a
Flash Flood Warning may be issued. If rapid stream rises are
observed, avoid all low-lying areas near streams and be
prepared to seek higher ground. Drivers are urged to avoid
any flooded roadways and Turn Around Don’t Drown.
– Some locations that may experience nuisance to Minor flooding
include…
Greenwood, Abbeville, Ware Shoals, Cokesbury, Hodges, Troy,
Shoals Junction, Promised Land, Bradley, and Coronaca.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood