Severe Flood ● Closed

Flood Watch issued October 10 at 1:32AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC, United States of America

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* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...A portion of central South Carolina, including the
following areas, Aiken, Bamberg, Barnwell, Central Orangeburg,
Northwestern Orangeburg and Southeastern Orangeburg.

* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Isaias continues to move inland overnight with a band of
associated heavy rainfall developing near the area Saturday.
While the exact location of where this banding will occur is
uncertain, higher rainfall totals potentially moving into eastern
GA and southern SC. Rainfall totals of 3-6" are possible within
this band of heavier rain Saturday morning into Saturday night.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Measurements

Coordinates39.9645, -100.8105
RegionAiken; Barnwell; Bamberg; Northwestern Orangeburg; Central Orangeburg; Southeastern Orangeburg
Location Precisioncountry
Issuing AuthorityUnited States of America — us-noaa-nws-en
Cap UrgencyFuture
Cap CertaintyPossible
Cap Expires2026-10-10T16:15:00-04:00

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Area as the agency stated it: Aiken; Barnwell; Bamberg; Northwestern Orangeburg; Central Orangeburg; Southeastern Orangeburg

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