Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 16 at 6:45PM EDT until August 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 3:45pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Central Florence County in northeastern South Carolina...
Northwestern Horry County in northeastern South Carolina...
Central Marion County in northeastern South Carolina...
* WHEN...Until 800 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 645 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 3 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Pamplico, Gapway, Galivants Ferry and Rains.
- weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Florence, SC; Horry, SC; Marion, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov