Flash Flood Warning until 10:30PM
FFWCHS The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... Beaufort County in southeastern South Carolina... Colleton County in southeastern South Carolina... Hampton County in southeastern South Carolina... Jasper County in southeastern South Carolina...
* Until 1030 PM EDT.
* At 736 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a large area of thunderstorm with torrential rain extending from Almeda and Camp Branch to Early Branch and McPhersonville. As much as 2 to 3 inches of rain have fallen in this area over the past hour and a half. An additional 1 to 3 inches of rain could fall through 1030 PM, resulting in areas of flash flooding. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Yemassee, Varnville, Early Branch, Cummings, McPhersonville, Grays, Almeda Intersection, Pocotaligo, Gillisonville and Coosawhatchie.
* AFFECTED AREAS: BEAUFORT, SC ... COLLETON, SC ... HAMPTON, SC ... JASPER, SC
Instructions:
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Address/Location
Beaufort County Sheriff's Office
2001 Duke St
Beaufort, SC 29902
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 843-255-3200
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Flash Flood Warning
