Flood Advisory — Newberry 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 5 at 11:49PM EDT until August 6 at 1:45AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northwestern Lexington County in central South Carolina... Southeastern Newberry County in central South Carolina... Eastern Saluda County in central South Carolina... * WHEN...Until 145 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1149 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 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... Newberry, Batesburg-Leesville, Prosperity, Ridge Spring, Little Mountain, Monetta, Pomaria, Ward, Wyses Ferry, Circle Fire Station, Riverbend Boat Ramp, Stoney Hill, Delmar, Hollywood Elementary School, Lake Murray Shores, Fairview Fire Station, Cedar Grove Fi
Effective August 5, 2026 at 11:49 PM ET · Expires August 6, 2026 at 1:45 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Columbia SC
Expires
August 6, 2026 at 1:45 AM 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 Newberry 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 6, 2026 at 1:45 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Newberry County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Lexington County, Saluda County.