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WGUS72 KILM 031846
FFSILM

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
246 PM EDT Tue Aug 3 2021


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Darlington SC-Dillon SC-Florence SC-Marion SC-
246 PM EDT Tue Aug 3 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS 
AFTERNOON FOR EAST CENTRAL DARLINGTON, SOUTHWESTERN DILLON, FLORENCE 
AND NORTHWESTERN MARION COUNTIES...

At 246 PM EDT, Local law enforcement reported flooding from heavy 
rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 5 inches of rain have 
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the 
warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.

SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
         highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
         drainage and low-lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Florence, Marion, Lake City, Mullins, Latta, Pamplico, Quinby, 
  Sellers, Claussen, Evergreen, Francis Marion University, Mars 
  Bluff, Hyman, Effingham, Friendfield, Blue Brick, New Hope, 
  Florence Darlington Technical College Main Campus, Zion and 
  Floydale.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause dangerous flooding, 
especially near creeks and streams, drainage ditches, and low-lying 
flood prone areas. Turn around, don't drown if you encounter a 
flooded road. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Stay away from 
storm drains, culverts, creeks, and streams. Water levels can rise 
rapidly and sweep you away.

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LAT...LON 3426 7989 3434 7968 3431 7966 3430 7963
      3433 7947 3435 7927 3416 7926 3383 7974
      3384 7980 3388 7984 3389 7985 3388 7987
      3389 7995 3395 7997 3399 7989 3401 7991
      3407 7993

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED

$$

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