Headline:
Flood Advisory issued October 4 at 7:36PM EDT until October 4 at 10:30PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 4, 2026 - 4:36pm
Expires:
October 4, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southern Burke County in east central Georgia...
* WHEN...Until 1030 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 736 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 3 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Waynesboro, Sardis, Midville, Burke County Airport, Alexander,
Vidette, Di-Lane Wildlife Management Area, Rosier and Magruder.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Most flooding deaths occur in vehicles. Never drive through a flooded
roadway or around barricades. Turn around, don't drown.
Area Description:
Burke, GA
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov