Through 8 am...heavier rain will spread into the entire area with rainfall rates of one quarter inch per hour or greater. With rainfall occurring over already saturated ground...significant ponding on the roadways is likely to occur...and roadside ditches may fill and overflow onto roadways. Motorists should be very alert for areas where water may be covering the Road...and avoid driving where this occurs.
Forecast for Horry
Updated: 5:55 am EST on November 11, 2009
Flood Watch in effect through late Thursday night...
Today
Widespread rain. Rain may be heavy at times this morning. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Widespread rain. Lows in the lower 50s. North winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Thursday
Rain likely...mainly in the morning. Highs in the lower 60s...except in the mid 60s at the beaches. North winds around 20 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
... Flood Watch remains in effect through late Thursday night...
The Flood Watch continues for
* a portion of northeast South Carolina... including the following areas... Darlington... Dillon... Florence... Georgetown... Horry... Marion... Marlboro and Williamsburg.
* Through late Thursday night
* the remnants of Hurricane Ida will bring heavy rainfall to the area today and Thursday. The heaviest rain is expected to occur today. 4 to 6 inches of rain is expected through Thursday... with locally higher amounts possible.
Rainfall rates will generally be moderate to occasionally heavy but the prolonged nature of the rain will lead to potential flooding. The widespread nature of the rain may lead to river flooding later in the week. Some of the major rivers may experience minor flooding Friday into the weekend.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Record Report
Statement as of 04:44 am EST on November 11, 2009
... Record daily maximum rainfall set at Florence SC...
a record rainfall of 0.79 inches was set at Florence SC yesterday. This breaks the old record of 0.61 set in 1987.