Flood Advisory — Lee 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 16 at 5:52PM EDT until August 16 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Central Lee County in central South Carolina... * WHEN...Until 745 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 552 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1.5 and 2.5 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... Bishopville, Elliott, Wisacky and Manville. - This includes Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 113 and 123. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 16, 2026 at 5:52 PM ET · Expires August 16, 2026 at 7:45 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Columbia SC
Expires
August 16, 2026 at 7:45 PM ET
Last Checked
53 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 aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Lee 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 (53 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 16, 2026 at 7:45 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Lee County?
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