Batesburg Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Batesburg.

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Rip Current Statement issued October 11 at 5:54AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Rip Current Statement issued October 11 at 4:19AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. Also, a strong north to south longshore current is expected. * WHERE...Coastal Georgetown County. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Flood Warning issued October 10 at 9:20PM EDT until October 12 at 9:20PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Santee River near Jamestown. * WHEN...Until late Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, water surrounds the residence at the end of Harris Landing Road and the adjacent boat ramp is inaccessible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 830 PM EDT Thursday, the stage was 16.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Saturday morning and continue falling to 5.0 feet Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued October 10 at 9:20PM EDT until October 13 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Savannah River near Clyo. * WHEN...Until early Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 13.3 feet, one foot of water covers Tom Goethe Road just after the pavement ends. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 815 PM EDT Thursday, the stage was 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday afternoon and continue falling to 7.6 feet Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.