Active AlertsWagener, SC

Flood Advisory

Issued at Tue 11:33 PM May. 26
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
Where: Portions of east central Georgia, including the following counties, Burke and Richmond and central South Carolina, including the following county, Aiken.
When: Until 1230 AM EDT.
Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Overflowing poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable.
Additional Details: - At 1131 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Aiken, Aiken Mall, Clearwater, New Ellenton, Jackson, Gloverville, Graniteville, Citizens Park, USC Aiken, McBean, Burnettown, Beech Island, New Savannah Bluff Lock & Dam Park and Shell Bluff Landing. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

Most flooding deaths occur in vehicles. Never drive through a flooded roadway or around barricades. Turn around, don't drown. Flooded roadways are nearly impossible to see at night. Avoid traveling in this area. Turn around, don't drown.

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