Flood Advisory — Fairfield 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 4 at 9:45PM EDT until August 4 at 11:45PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...North Central Fairfield County in central South Carolina... * WHEN...Until 1145 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 945 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause 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... Winnsboro, Blackstock, White Oak, Fairfield Elementary School, Fairfield County Detention Center, Lebanon Fire Station and Winnsboro Mills. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 4, 2026 at 9:45 PM ET · Expires August 4, 2026 at 11:45 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Columbia SC
Expires
August 4, 2026 at 11:45 PM ET
Last Checked
2 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Most flooding deaths occur in vehicles. Never drive through a flooded roadway or around barricades. Turn around, don't drown. 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 Fairfield 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 (2 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 4, 2026 at 11:45 PM ET.
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