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WGUS82 KCAE 232118
FLSCAE

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Columbia SC
518 PM EDT Sat May 23 2026

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Lexington SC-Richland SC-
518 PM EDT Sat May 23 2026

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive 
  rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of central South Carolina, including the 
  following counties, Lexington and Richland.

* WHEN...Until 715 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. 
  Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is 
  imminent.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 518 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
    flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Columbia, Lexington, West Columbia, Cayce, Irmo, Springdale,
    Oak Grove, Highway 6 at Lake Murray Dam, St. Andrews, Red
    Bank, South Congaree, Pine Ridge, Columbia Metro Airport,
    Harbison State Forest, Riverbanks Zoo, Columbia International
    University, West Columbia Riverwalk, Seven Oaks, Pine Island
    and Barr Lake.
  - This includes the following highways...
    Interstate 126 between mile markers 0 and 3.
    Interstate 26 between mile markers 100 and 113.
    Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 49 and
    70.
  - 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.

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LAT...LON 3411 8125 3417 8101 3409 8099 3396 8107
      3387 8117 3388 8126 3391 8134 3395 8138
      3399 8134


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