Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 26 at 4:16PM EDT until August 26 at 6:15PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 1:16pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...West Central Aiken County in central South Carolina...
* WHEN...Until 615 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 416 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 up to 1 inch are expected over the
area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Aiken, Aiken Mall, Citizens Park, USC Aiken, Graniteville,
Gloverville and Hopeland Gardens.
- 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:
Aiken, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov