Flood Advisory — Edgefield County, South Carolina
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued August 6 at 3:28AM EDT until August 6 at 5:30AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northwestern Aiken County in central South Carolina... Central Edgefield County in central South Carolina... * WHEN...Until 530 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 327 AM 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 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... Edgefield, Johnston, Edgefield County Airport, Trenton, Harmony, Strom Thurmond High School, Edgefield Federal Correction Institution and Mt Vintage. - This includes Interstate 20 in South Carolina near mile marker 22. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 6, 2026 at 3:28 AM ET · Expires August 6, 2026 at 5:30 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Columbia SC
Expires
August 6, 2026 at 5:30 AM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Edgefield County, South Carolina?
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Is this Flood Advisory currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 6, 2026 at 5:30 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Edgefield County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Aiken County.