Flood Advisory issued September 20 at 12:57AM EDT until September 20 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC. * WHAT…Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE…Central Newberry County in central South Carolina… * WHEN…Until 300 AM EDT. * IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – At 1257 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1.5 and 2.5 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… Newberry, Newberry County Airport, Newberry College, Enoree Ranger District Office, Newberry County Detention Center, US-176 and SC-34 Crossroads, Bush River Fire Station and Maybington Fire Station. – This includes Interstate 26 between mile markers 64 and 77. – http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Instructions: Most flooding deaths occur in vehicles. Never drive through
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