Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 22 at 7:39PM EDT until September 22 at 11:30PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 22, 2026 - 4:39pm
Expires:
September 22, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Cherokee County in upstate South Carolina...
* WHEN...Until 1130 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 733 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 1.5 inches of rain
have fallen with rain rates of 2 to 3 inches per hour noted at
times.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Gaffney, Blacksburg, Draytonville, Cherokee Falls, Thicketty and
Saratt.
- Locations along Pacelot Highway, Baker Road, and Blue Branch Road
could see minor flooding develop.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Cherokee, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov