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Flash Flood Statement

National Weather Service Columbia SC

1203 AM EDT Sun Oct 4 2026



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Lancaster SC-

1203 AM EDT Sun Oct 4 2026



...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 AM EDT EARLY THIS

MORNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN LANCASTER COUNTY...



At 1203 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the warned

area. Between 1 and 4.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional

rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area.

Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.



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...

  Elgin, Heath Springs, McDonald Green Elementary School, Faith

  Christian School, Pleasant Hill and Bell Town Fire Station.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the

dangers of flooding.



Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.



Report any flooding directly to the Columbia National Weather Service

when it is safe to do so. You can send reports by Facebook or X to

NWSColumbia or by e-mail at NWS.Columbia@noaa.gov.



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LAT...LON 3465 8089 3467 8063 3460 8061 3453 8074

      3454 8074 3453 8076 3453 8088 3455 8088

      3455 8087 3456 8087 3457 8088 3458 8088

      3460 8089 3462 8089 3463 8090



FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED



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