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Home Return to list Areal Flood Advisory 0002 Issued by the Columbia Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-05-22 21:18:11
145
WGUS82 KCAE 230217
FLSCAE
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Columbia SC
1017 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026
SCC025-039-055-057-230515-
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/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Chesterfield SC-Fairfield SC-Kershaw SC-Lancaster SC-
1017 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 AM EDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central South Carolina, including the
following counties, Chesterfield, Fairfield, Kershaw and Lancaster.
* WHEN...Until 115 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1017 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
flooding. Between 2 and 4 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...
Lake Wateree Dam, Pageland, Kershaw, Elgin, Heath Springs,
Westville, Mt Pisgah, Liberty Hill, Lake Wateree State Park,
Longtown, Carolina Sandhills Wildlife Refuge, Jefferson,
Ruby, Ridgeway, Mount Croghan, Kershaw Correctional
Institution, Pleasant Hill, North Central High School, Forty
Acre Rock Preserve and Kirk Air Base.
- This includes Interstate 77 between mile markers 33 and 46.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Most flooding deaths occur in vehicles. Never drive through a
flooded roadway or around barricades. Turn around, dont drown.
Flooded roadways are nearly impossible to see at night. Avoid
traveling in this area. Turn around, dont drown.
&&
LAT...LON 3442 8107 3454 8093 3454 8088 3459 8088
3462 8085 3474 8055 3477 8036 3477 8013
3459 8020 3435 8058 3428 8104
$$
CAL
Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2026-05-22 23:23:15
968
WGUS82 KCAE 230422
FLSCAE
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Columbia SC
1222 AM EDT Sat May 23 2026
SCC025-039-055-057-230615-
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/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Chesterfield SC-Fairfield SC-Kershaw SC-Lancaster SC-
1222 AM EDT Sat May 23 2026
...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of central South Carolina, including the
following counties, Chesterfield, Fairfield, Kershaw and Lancaster.
* WHEN...Until 215 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
River or stream flows are elevated, particularly the Little
Lynches River near and downstream of the town of Kershaw.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1216 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause
urban and small stream flooding. Between 2 and 6 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Pageland, Kershaw, Heath Springs, Westville, Liberty Hill,
Lake Wateree State Park, Mt Pisgah, Longtown, Jefferson,
Ridgeway, Pleasant Hill, Lake Wateree near Highway 97,
Kershaw Correctional Institution, Faith Christian School,
Forty Acre Rock Preserve, Taxahaw, High Point Fire Station,
Central High School and Winnsboro Mills.
- This includes Interstate 77 between mile markers 33 and 46.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Most flooding deaths occur in vehicles. Never drive through a
flooded roadway or around barricades. Turn around, dont drown.
Flooded roadways are nearly impossible to see at night. Avoid
traveling in this area. Turn around, dont drown.
Report any flooding directly to the Columbia National Weather
Service at 803 234 4115 when it is safe to do so. You can also send
reports by Facebook or Twitter to NWSColumbia or by e-mail at
NWS.Columbia@noaa.gov.
&&
LAT...LON 3442 8107 3454 8093 3454 8088 3459 8088
3462 8085 3465 8077 3465 8068 3473 8057
3477 8037 3471 8023 3467 8023 3459 8037
3445 8048 3443 8055 3435 8068 3428 8104
$$
SL
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-23 00:22:47
377
WGUS82 KCAE 230522
FLSCAE
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Columbia SC
122 AM EDT Sat May 23 2026
SCC025-039-230532-
/O.CAN.KCAE.FA.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260523T0615Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Chesterfield SC-Fairfield SC-
122 AM EDT Sat May 23 2026
...FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Advisory is cancelled for a portion of central South
Carolina, including the following areas, Chesterfield and Fairfield.
Urban and small stream flooding is no longer expected to pose a
threat.
&&
LAT...LON 3450 8088 3454 8088 3472 8049 3470 8049
3466 8043 3464 8043 3462 8041 3458 8038
3445 8048 3443 8055 3435 8068 3433 8080
3438 8077 3439 8078 3441 8078 3441 8083
3449 8090
$$
SCC055-057-230615-
/O.CON.KCAE.FA.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260523T0615Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Kershaw SC-Lancaster SC-
122 AM EDT Sat May 23 2026
...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of central South Carolina, including the
following counties, Kershaw and Lancaster.
* WHEN...Until 215 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
River or stream flows are elevated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 117 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause
urban and small stream flooding. Between 2 and 6 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Kershaw, Heath Springs, Westville, Liberty Hill, Mt Pisgah,
Pleasant Hill, Kershaw Correctional Institution, Lake Wateree
near Highway 97, Forty Acre Rock Preserve and Taxahaw.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Most flooding deaths occur in vehicles. Never drive through a
flooded roadway or around barricades. Turn around, dont drown.
Flooded roadways are nearly impossible to see at night. Avoid
traveling in this area. Turn around, dont drown.
Report any flooding directly to the Columbia National Weather
Service at 803 234 4115 when it is safe to do so. You can also send
reports by Facebook or Twitter to NWSColumbia or by e-mail at
NWS.Columbia@noaa.gov.
&&
LAT...LON 3450 8088 3454 8088 3472 8049 3470 8049
3466 8043 3464 8043 3462 8041 3458 8038
3445 8048 3443 8055 3435 8068 3433 8080
3438 8077 3439 8078 3441 8078 3441 8083
3449 8090
$$
SL
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-05-23 00:22:47
377
WGUS82 KCAE 230522
FLSCAE
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Columbia SC
122 AM EDT Sat May 23 2026
SCC025-039-230532-
/O.CAN.KCAE.FA.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260523T0615Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Chesterfield SC-Fairfield SC-
122 AM EDT Sat May 23 2026
...FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Advisory is cancelled for a portion of central South
Carolina, including the following areas, Chesterfield and Fairfield.
Urban and small stream flooding is no longer expected to pose a
threat.
&&
LAT...LON 3450 8088 3454 8088 3472 8049 3470 8049
3466 8043 3464 8043 3462 8041 3458 8038
3445 8048 3443 8055 3435 8068 3433 8080
3438 8077 3439 8078 3441 8078 3441 8083
3449 8090
$$
SCC055-057-230615-
/O.CON.KCAE.FA.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260523T0615Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Kershaw SC-Lancaster SC-
122 AM EDT Sat May 23 2026
...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of central South Carolina, including the
following counties, Kershaw and Lancaster.
* WHEN...Until 215 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
River or stream flows are elevated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 117 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause
urban and small stream flooding. Between 2 and 6 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Kershaw, Heath Springs, Westville, Liberty Hill, Mt Pisgah,
Pleasant Hill, Kershaw Correctional Institution, Lake Wateree
near Highway 97, Forty Acre Rock Preserve and Taxahaw.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Most flooding deaths occur in vehicles. Never drive through a
flooded roadway or around barricades. Turn around, dont drown.
Flooded roadways are nearly impossible to see at night. Avoid
traveling in this area. Turn around, dont drown.
Report any flooding directly to the Columbia National Weather
Service at 803 234 4115 when it is safe to do so. You can also send
reports by Facebook or Twitter to NWSColumbia or by e-mail at
NWS.Columbia@noaa.gov.
&&
LAT...LON 3450 8088 3454 8088 3472 8049 3470 8049
3466 8043 3464 8043 3462 8041 3458 8038
3445 8048 3443 8055 3435 8068 3433 8080
3438 8077 3439 8078 3441 8078 3441 8083
3449 8090
$$
SL
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