Elgin, SC Warnings, Watches and Advisories
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Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued November 10 at 8:13AM EST until November 14 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Charleston SC
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Savannah River near Clyo. * WHEN...From late tonight to early Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, the back yards of several homes on Tom Goethe Road flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 715 AM EST Sunday, the stage was 10.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Monday morning to a crest of 11.4 feet Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
Effingham, GA; Screven, GA; Hampton, SC; Jasper, SC
Severe
Likely
Expected
November 10th, 2024 08:13:00 am EST
November 10th, 2024 08:13:00 am EST
November 11th, 2024 08:15:00 am EST
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued November 10 at 8:11AM EST until November 14 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Charleston SC
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring along the Edisto River between Canadys and Branchville. * WHERE...A portion of southeast South Carolina, including the following counties, Colleton and Dorchester. * WHEN...Until 700 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding is occurring along the Edisto River and its tributaries, inundation of low-lying roads, water access points, and homes is likely. Colleton County Emergency Manager reported water in roadway along the 100 block of Biscayne Court and along the 500 block of Salcro Lane. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 804 AM EST, emergency management reported ongoing flooding across the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Areas adjacent to the Edisto River from Canadys northwest to the county line with Orangeburg County and Bamberg County.
Colleton, SC; Dorchester, SC
Severe
Likely
Immediate
November 10th, 2024 08:11:00 am EST
November 10th, 2024 08:11:00 am EST
November 14th, 2024 07:00:00 am EST
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued November 10 at 8:02AM EST by NWS Charleston SC
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Edisto River near Givhans Ferry. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.2 feet, numerous homes along Happiness Lane are flooded. Water covers most of Hideaway Lane. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 730 AM EST Sunday, the stage was 6.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Monday evening and continue rising to a crest of 14.4 feet early Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
Charleston, SC; Colleton, SC; Dorchester, SC
Severe
Observed
Immediate
November 10th, 2024 08:02:00 am EST
November 10th, 2024 08:02:00 am EST
November 11th, 2024 08:15:00 am EST
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued November 9 at 8:08PM EST until November 11 at 11:45AM EST by NWS Columbia SC
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of central South Carolina, including the following counties, Bamberg and Orangeburg. * WHEN...Until 1145 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 805 PM EST, emergency management reported ongoing flooding across the warned area due to the heavy rainfall on Wednesday night. - Flooding impacts will continue, but only light rainfall is expected through Monday morning. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... mainly rural areas of Northeastern Bamberg and Southwestern Orangeburg Counties - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Bamberg, SC; Orangeburg, SC
Severe
Likely
Immediate
November 9th, 2024 08:08:00 pm EST
November 9th, 2024 08:08:00 pm EST
November 11th, 2024 11:45:00 am EST
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued November 9 at 8:05PM EST until November 12 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Columbia SC
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina... North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg affecting Orangeburg County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...North Fork Edisto River at Orangeburg. * WHEN...Until Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Some minor flooding occurs along the boardwalk at Edisto Gardens. Downstream from the Highway 301 bridge, some roads off Chiquita street near the river begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM EST Saturday the stage was 9.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 PM EST Saturday was 12.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Monday evening and continue falling to 7.2 feet Thursday evening. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Orangeburg, SC
Severe
Observed
Immediate
November 9th, 2024 08:05:00 pm EST
November 9th, 2024 08:05:00 pm EST
November 10th, 2024 02:15:00 pm EST
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