Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued May 26 at 7:15PM EDT until May 27 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 4:15pm
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
FFWGSP
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Central Laurens County in upstate South Carolina...
* Until 100 AM EDT.
* At 715 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicates that thunderstorms are
training along an axis from Waterloo to Laurens to Ora with total
rainfall exceeding 2-2.5" in areas near and within the City of
Laurens. Another heavy thunderstorm is moving into Laurens with
additional heavy rainfall moving into Laurens County from
Greenwood County. Rainfall accumulations exceeding 4-5" are
possible over the next 60-90 minutes, possibly exacerbating
developing flash flood conditions.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Culvert
washouts are possible. Some flood waters may threaten
outbuildings or similar structures.
* Some locations that may experience flash flooding include...
Laurens, Clinton, Cross Hill, Waterloo, Mountville and Ora.
Areas of greatest concern include the headwaters of Little River in
the City of Laurens but the flood threat extends north to Ora and
south to Waterloo.
More significant flash flooding is possible over the next 1-2 hours
if thunderstorms do not weaken substantially. This Flash Flood
Warning may be upgraded to a Considerable Flash Flood Warning.
Please stay away from all streams and turn around before
encountering any flooded roadway. People who live next to streams
are urged to seek higher ground away from rapidly rising streams.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Laurens, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender: