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Flash Flood Warning

Issued at Thu 6:30 PM May. 28
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

At 630 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated light to moderate rain slowly weakening over much of western and southern Jenkins County. Between 4 and 6 inches of rain rain fell earlier from Herndon to Butts, Thrift and Emmalane, which has likely resulted in areas of flash flooding. Additional flooding is unlikely, but the risk for ongoing flash flooding, including washed out roadways, continues.
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 Millen, Butts, Emmalane, Scarboro, Herndon, Four Points, Lincoln State Park, Thrift, Jenkins County Hospital and Rogers.

Recommended Action

Keep children away from storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams. Water levels can rise rapidly and sweep children away. Report flooding directly to the Charleston National Weather Service at 1-888-383-2024 or email your reports to nws.charlestonsc@noaa.gov.

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