Columbia, SC Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...A portion of central South Carolina, including the
following areas, Bamberg, Calhoun, Central Orangeburg, Clarendon,
Lexington, Northwestern Orangeburg, Richland, Southeastern
Orangeburg and Sumter.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop along
a nearly stationary boundary resulting in areas of heavy rainfall
and localized flash flooding. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches,
with locally higher amounts in excess of 5 inches, will be
possible in and around the watch area.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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