Flood Warning issued for parts of South Carolina
5 areas in South Carolina are under a flood warning, according to the National Weather Service, starting Sunday, October 11 at 3:48 PM EDT.
Key points
- Flood Warning for 5 areas of South Carolina
- In effect until Sat 2:00 AM
- Most flooding deaths occur in vehicles.
5 areas in South Carolina are under a flood warning, according to the National Weather Service, starting Sunday, October 11 at 3:48 PM EDT.
A warning means the hazard is happening now or is about to, and people in the area should act to protect themselves.
The forecasters' summary: Moderate flooding is forecast.
Areas affected
Calhoun, SC, Lexington, SC, Richland, SC, Cleveland, NC, Cherokee and SC.
Timing
- Starts: Sunday, October 11 at 3:48 PM EDT
- Ends: Saturday, October 17 at 2:00 AM EDT
- Severity: severe
- Issued by: National Weather Service offices in Columbia SC and Greenville-Spartanburg SC
What to do
The National Weather Service advises: "Most flooding deaths occur in vehicles. Never drive through a flooded roadway or around barricades."
Alerts can be extended, upgraded or cancelled at short notice; check the National Weather Service or local officials for the latest. Information from the National Weather Service. Generated automatically.
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