Flood Advisory — Marion 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 6:45PM EDT until August 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Central Florence County in northeastern South Carolina... Northwestern Horry County in northeastern South Carolina... Central Marion County in northeastern South Carolina... * WHEN...Until 800 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 645 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Pamplico, Gapway, Galivants Ferry and Rains. - weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 16, 2026 at 6:45 PM ET · Expires August 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Wilmington NC
Expires
August 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Last Checked
35 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Marion 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 (35 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Marion County?
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