Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Columbia, SC

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Columbia SC
952 PM EDT Sat May 4 2024

GAC181-050345-
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/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Lincoln GA-
952 PM EDT Sat May 4 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
  rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of east central Georgia, including the following
  county, Lincoln.

* WHEN...Until 1145 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 952 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
    flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
    the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Lincolnton, Elijah Clark State Park, New Hope, Loce,
    Woodlawn, Double Branches and Knox Scout Reservation.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Most flooding deaths occur in vehicles. Never drive through a
flooded roadway or around barricades. Turn around, don`t drown.

Flooded roadways are nearly impossible to see at night. Avoid
traveling in this area. Turn around, don`t drown.

&&

LAT...LON 3382 8253 3385 8241 3385 8239 3383 8235
      3382 8233 3380 8230 3379 8230 3378 8229
      3375 8231 3374 8233 3373 8239 3370 8244
      3370 8246 3370 8252 3379 8258 3380 8257


$$

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