Most flooding deaths occur in vehicles. Never drive through a
flooded roadway or around barricades. Turn around, don't drown.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central South Carolina, including the
following county, Richland.
* WHEN...Until 1215 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 905 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 2 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Columbia, Cayce, McEntire Air Base, Horrel Hill, Hopkins,
Fort Jackson Wildcat Road, Fort Jackson Cantonment Area and
Fort Jackson McCrady Training Center.
- This includes Interstate 77 between mile markers 4 and 9.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood