Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued May 25 at 4:06PM EDT until May 25 at 4:45PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 25, 2026 - 1:06pm
Expires:
May 25, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 406 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in
the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
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...
Barnwell, Savannah River Site, Williston, Blackville, Barnwell
State Park, Hilda, Snelling, Elko, Barnwell County Airport and
Savannah River Site K Complex.
Instruction:
Most flooding deaths occur in vehicles. Never drive through a
flooded roadway or around barricades. Turn around, don't drown.
Report any flooding directly to the Columbia National Weather
Service at 803 234 4115 when it is safe to do so. You can also send
reports by Facebook or Twitter to NWSColumbia or by e-mail at
[email protected].
Area Description:
Barnwell, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender: