Flood Advisory in Georgetown County, South Carolina
Issued by the National Weather Service and archived by Claims Pages
EXPIRED9/30/2022 10:09:00 AM (UTC)Urgency: ExpectedSeverity: MinorCertainty: Likely
9/30/2022 10:09:00 AM until 9/30/2022 10:30:00 PM
A Flood Advisory means that localized flooding is possible near
small streams, creeks, and especially poor drainage areas. Flooding
is also possible at prone low-lying areas along roads, which can
make driving hazardous. Stay away from flooded ditches and do not
drive across any flooded roads.
FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of northeast South Carolina, including the
following county, Georgetown.
* WHEN...Until 115 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways. Some low-water crossings may become
impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1009 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is already occurring in the
advisory area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Georgetown, Yawkey South Island, Winyah Bay Entrance and
North Santee.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood