Flash Flood Warning

Locations Affected

Pineland, SC ∙ Statesboro Bulloch County Airport, GA ∙ Shell Point, SC ∙ Shawnee, GA ∙ Port Royal Sound, SC ∙ Portal, GA ∙ Coosawhatchie, SC ∙ Arcola, GA ∙ Port Royal Island, SC ∙ Stillwell, GA

Full Alert Message

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Flash Flood Warning National Weather Service Charleston SC 1046 AM EDT Tue Aug 6 2024 The National Weather Service in Charleston has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Bulloch County in southeastern Georgia... Candler County in southeastern Georgia... Effingham County in southeastern Georgia... Jenkins County in southeastern Georgia... Screven County in southeastern Georgia... Beaufort County in southeastern South Carolina... Hampton County in southeastern South Carolina... Jasper County in southeastern South Carolina... * Until 200 PM EDT. * At 1046 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated mostly light to occasionally moderate rainfall extending from Hilton Head and Beaufort west to Springfield and Statesboro. As much as 6 to 12 inches of rain has fallen so far. An additional 1 to 3 inches into the mid-afternoon. Flooding is ongoing in many areas this morning and the risk for flash flooding continues. Water had entered homes in Okatie and Bluffton overnight. Significant flooding is also ongoing in The Farm subdivision near Bluffton. 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... Hilton Head Island, Statesboro, Bluffton, Beaufort, Port Royal, Metter, Ridgeland, Springfield, Clarendon and Jasper. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && LAT...LON 3252 8215 3256 8208 3254 8203 3261 8200 3270 8210 3258 8058 3237 8041 3231 8041 3224 8059 3205 8085 3227 8108 3233 8142 3227 8196 3232 8223 3235 8225 FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

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