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This flash flood warning is no longer in effect. It was cancelled . It is kept here for reference only — do not rely on it for current conditions. See alerts in effect now

Flash Flood Warning

Cancelled

Lancaster, SC

Status Cancelled Started 18 days ago
Ends expired
Issued
Severity Severe
Urgency Immediate
Certainty Likely

Details

At 1203 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 4.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Elgin, Heath Springs, McDonald Green Elementary School, Faith Christian School, Pleasant Hill and Bell Town Fire Station.

Instructions

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.
Report any flooding directly to the Columbia National Weather Service when it is safe to do so. You can send reports by Facebook or X to NWSColumbia or by e-mail at NWS.Columbia@noaa.gov.
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