Flood Watch and Warning in Effect for Upstate SC

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Western Greenville County, Northeastern Oconee County, and Northwestern Pickens County in upstate South Carolina until 1115 AM EDT. Thunderstorms producing heavy rain have caused flash flooding of small creeks and streams, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. The warning advises to turn around when encountering flooded roads and to be especially cautious at night. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.

A Flood Watch is in effect through Thursday afternoon for portions of northeast Georgia, western North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina. A low-pressure system persisting near the southern Appalachians will keep deep moisture in place over the region, bringing periods of very heavy rainfall. An additional 3 to 6 inches of rain will be possible through Thursday, falling on areas that have already received several inches of rain over the past 24 hours.