Flash Flood Warning Issued in Lancaster, South Carolina
Flash Flood Warning was issued by the National Weather Service for Lancaster County in South Carolina.
Flash Flood Warning
The alert was issued at 10:05 PM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 12:15 AM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as severe. Its urgency is listed as immediate. The event is classified as likely.
Storm Details
Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 3 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly
Hazards
Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms
Potential 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. Carolina Commons Shopping Center
Areas Affected
The warning covers Lancaster County in South Carolina.
Safety Information
Most flooding deaths occur in vehicles. Never drive through a flooded roadway or around barricades. Turn around, don't drown.
