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Flash Flood Warning 19, NWS Columbia, SC

August 6, 2026Lexington County, Richland County, South Carolina

NWS Columbia, SC issued this flash flood warning at Aug 6, 2026, 2:32 PM EDT for Lexington County, Richland County, South Carolina. It was in force for 3 hr. 14 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued: Aug 6, 2026, 2:32 PM EDT (18:32 UTC)
Expired: Aug 6, 2026, 5:05 PM EDT
In force: 3 hr
Issued by: NWS Columbia, SC
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: None

Counties Lexington County, SC, Richland County, SC

The radar

The Columbia radar (KCAE), 10 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:33 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

Time	Report	Where	Remark
Aug 6, 2:40 PM EDT	FLASH FLOOD	1 Sse Columbia, SC	USGS camera at Whaley St near Rocky Branch showed multiple SUVs driving through water that was up to their chassis.
Aug 6, 2:40 PM EDT	FLASH FLOOD	2 N Owens Field, SC	Richland County Emergency Services reported a large flooded area with water entering homes near the intersection of Amherst Avenue and Wheat Street, 29205.
Aug 6, 2:47 PM EDT	FLASH FLOOD	2 N Owens Field, SC	Columbia FD responding to large area flooding at the intersection of Amherst Ave and Wheat St.
Aug 6, 2:48 PM EDT	FLASH FLOOD	1 Ese Columbia, SC	Flooding reported at Five Points. Water is entering the Walgreens on Blossom Street, 29205.
Aug 6, 2:50 PM EDT	FLASH FLOOD	1 Sse Columbia, SC	Flooded vehicle reported at the intersection of Whaley Street and Main Street (Rocky Branch), 29201.
Aug 6, 2:58 PM EDT	FLASH FLOOD	1 Sse Columbia, SC	USGS Webcam at Rocky Branch at Whaley St shows an SUV sumberged in flood waters up to the windshield.
Aug 6, 3:01 PM EDT	FLASH FLOOD	1 Wsw Columbia, SC	Columbia FD reports a water rescue near the Gervais St Bridge in Columbia.
Aug 6, 3:04 PM EDT	FLASH FLOOD	1 Ssw Columbia, SC	Columbia Fire Dept responding to a water rescue at Granby Park near Catawba Circle.
Aug 6, 3:06 PM EDT	FLASH FLOOD	2 Wnw Forest Acres, SC	Columbia Fire Dept reports vehicle stranded due to flood waters on W Beltline Blvd near Two Notch Rd.
Aug 6, 3:14 PM EDT	FLASH FLOOD	1 Sse Columbia, SC	USGS Stream Gauge at Rocky Branch near Whaley St peaked at 11.87 ft. Flood stage is 7.3 ft and major flood stage is 11 ft.
Aug 6, 3:15 PM EDT	RAIN 3.03	2 Ne Earlewood Park, SC	RC Winds site recorded 3.03 inches of rain in 105 minutes.
Aug 6, 3:19 PM EDT	FLASH FLOOD	1 Nnw Owens Field, SC	Richland County Emergency Management reports a water rescue from vehicle at the intersection of Maple St and Monroe St.
Aug 6, 3:35 PM EDT	FLASH FLOOD	2 Sw Seven Oaks, SC	SC DPS reported roadway flooded at the typically prone spot along Twelvemile Creek along Corley Mill Road. Nearby CoCoRaHS reported 4.72 inches of rain.
Aug 6, 3:49 PM EDT	FLASH FLOOD	1 Ssw Forest Acres, SC	Public reports road closure due to flooding on Brentwood Dr at Gills Creek. Photo shared via social media.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

Did it verify

Verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow matched 13 storm reports to this flash flood warning; the first came 8 minutes after it went out.

Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.

The nearest sounding before it

Charleston AFB, SC (KCHS), launched 12:00Z, 6.5 hours before the alert went out and 159 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.

Mixed-layer CAPE: 2265 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -12 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 798 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 17 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 27 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 68 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.0
Supercell composite: 0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

479 
WGUS52 KCAE 061832
FFWCAE
SCC063-079-062130-
/O.NEW.KCAE.FF.W.0019.260806T1832Z-260806T2130Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Columbia SC
232 PM EDT Thu Aug 6 2026

The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Northeastern Lexington County in central South Carolina...
  Central Richland County in central South Carolina...

* Until 530 PM EDT.

* At 232 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain
  have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 0.5 to 1 inch in 1 hour.
  Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the
  warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
  shortly.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  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...
  Columbia, West Columbia, Cayce, Forest Acres, St. Andrews,
  Dentsville, Oak Grove, Arcadia Lakes, Five Points, West Columbia
  Riverwalk, Riverbanks Zoo, SC State Fair Grounds, Columbia
  International University, Woodfield, Harbison State Forest,
  Sesquicentennial State Park, Eau Claire and Guignard Park.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 126 between mile markers 0 and 3. Interstate 26 between
mile markers 103 and 112. Interstate 20 in South Carolina between
mile markers 60 and 77. Interstate 77 between mile markers 1 and 19.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Most flooding deaths occur in vehicles. Never drive through a flooded
roadway or around barricades. Turn around, don't drown.

&&

LAT...LON 3402 8119 3407 8120 3410 8111 3411 8107
      3411 8095 3408 8090 3406 8088 3396 8092
      3391 8099 3391 8104 3395 8108 3400 8117

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...0.5-1 INCH IN 1 HOUR

$$

MEG

3 follow-up statements

790 
WGUS72 KCAE 061847
FFSCAE

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
247 PM EDT Thu Aug 6 2026

SCC063-079-062130-
/O.CON.KCAE.FF.W.0019.000000T0000Z-260806T2130Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Lexington SC-Richland SC-
247 PM EDT Thu Aug 6 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON FOR NORTHEASTERN LEXINGTON AND CENTRAL RICHLAND COUNTIES...

At 247 PM EDT, trained weather spotters reported thunderstorms
producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2.5 and 3.5
inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1.5 to 2
inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
         flash flooding.

SOURCE...Trained spotters reported.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban
         areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Columbia, West Columbia, Cayce, Forest Acres, St. Andrews,
  Dentsville, Oak Grove, Arcadia Lakes, Five Points, West Columbia
  Riverwalk, Riverbanks Zoo, SC State Fair Grounds, Columbia
  International University, Woodfield, Harbison State Forest,
  Sesquicentennial State Park, Eau Claire and Guignard Park.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 126 between mile markers 0 and 3. Interstate 26 between
mile markers 103 and 112. Interstate 20 in South Carolina between
mile markers 60 and 77. Interstate 77 between mile markers 1 and 19.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Most flooding deaths occur in vehicles. Never drive through a flooded
roadway or around barricades. Turn around, don't drown.

&&

LAT...LON 3402 8119 3407 8120 3410 8111 3411 8107
      3411 8095 3408 8090 3406 8088 3396 8092
      3391 8099 3391 8104 3395 8108 3400 8117

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...1.5-2 INCHES IN 1 HOUR

$$

MEG

105 
WGUS72 KCAE 062032
FFSCAE

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
432 PM EDT Thu Aug 6 2026

SCC063-079-062130-
/O.CON.KCAE.FF.W.0019.000000T0000Z-260806T2130Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Lexington SC-Richland SC-
432 PM EDT Thu Aug 6 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON FOR NORTHEASTERN LEXINGTON AND CENTRAL RICHLAND COUNTIES...

At 432 PM EDT, trained weather spotters reported thunderstorms
producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2.5 and 3.5
inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 0.5 to 1
inch in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible
in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Trained spotters 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...
  Columbia, West Columbia, Cayce, Forest Acres, St. Andrews,
  Dentsville, Oak Grove, Arcadia Lakes, Five Points, West Columbia
  Riverwalk, Riverbanks Zoo, SC State Fair Grounds, Columbia
  International University, Woodfield, Harbison State Forest,
  Sesquicentennial State Park, Eau Claire and Guignard Park.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 126 between mile markers 0 and 3. Interstate 26 between
mile markers 103 and 112. Interstate 20 in South Carolina between
mile markers 60 and 77. Interstate 77 between mile markers 1 and 19.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Most flooding deaths occur in vehicles. Never drive through a flooded
roadway or around barricades. Turn around, don't drown.

&&

LAT...LON 3402 8119 3407 8120 3410 8111 3411 8107
      3411 8095 3408 8090 3406 8088 3396 8092
      3391 8099 3391 8104 3395 8108 3400 8117

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...0.5-1 INCH IN 1 HOUR

$$

MEG

455 
WGUS72 KCAE 062105
FFSCAE

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
505 PM EDT Thu Aug 6 2026

SCC063-079-062115-
/O.CAN.KCAE.FF.W.0019.000000T0000Z-260806T2130Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Lexington SC-Richland SC-
505 PM EDT Thu Aug 6 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR NORTHEASTERN LEXINGTON AND
CENTRAL RICHLAND COUNTIES...

The heavy rain has ended. Flood waters have receded in most
locations. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.

&&

LAT...LON 3402 8119 3407 8120 3410 8111 3411 8107
      3411 8095 3408 8090 3406 8088 3396 8092
      3391 8099 3391 8104 3395 8108 3400 8117

$$

MEG

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this flash flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Columbia, SC wrote its last area forecast discussion before this flash flood warning went out at Aug 6, 1:36 PM EDT, 56 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

1. Diurnal strong showers and storms each day through the period.

Area forecast discussion, Aug 6, 1:36 PM EDT, 56 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Columbia SC
136 PM EDT Thu Aug 6 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
Update to the Key Messages. Aviation discussion updated for 18z
TAFs.

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...
- 1. Diurnal strong showers and storms each day through the
  period.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
- 1. Diurnal strong showers and storms each day through the
  period.

Showers are storms are starting to develop both here and in the
coastal plain. These will continue to expand in coverage over
the next several hours, with numerous showers and thunderstorms
expected across the area by mid to late afternoon. Strong storms
are again possible today as forecast soundings reveal a profile
favorable for wet microbursts. These shouldn't be as widespread
as the convection though, but rainfall rates are expected to be
high and lightning copious. Beyond today, upper level ridging
is forecast to slowly build through the beginning of next week.
90th percentile heights will foster highs climbing back into the
mid 90s, while PWs in the 1.8-2.0" range will continue to foster
daily chances at showers and thunderstorms. The typical threats
will likely be associated with these, with storm coverage a bit
lower than today for most of the period.

&&

.AVIATION /16Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
Showers and storms around this afternoon and evening.

Scattered showers and storm will move through the region this
afternoon causing periods of restrictions. Convective activity
will be widespread and likely impact each TAF site before
weakening later this evening. Combination of tempo and prob30
groups cover this potential for all TAF sites. Winds outside of
convection will be gusty and variable with numerous outflows
from the convection. Overnight into Friday morning, low stratus
is likely for much of the region especially given the rainfall
expected this evening.

EXTENDED AVIATION OUTLOOK...Diurnal thunderstorms expected
this week with early morning restrictions possible.

&&

.CAE WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
SC...None.
GA...None.

&&

DISCUSSION...PL
AVIATION...42

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Aug 6, 1:21 PM EDT, 1 hour 11 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
121 PM EDT Thu Aug 6 2026

SCZ031-037-038-136-137-061815-
Central Orangeburg SC-Southeastern Orangeburg SC-Calhoun SC-
Clarendon SC-Sumter SC-
121 PM EDT Thu Aug 6 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern
Calhoun, southwestern Clarendon, south central Sumter and
southeastern Orangeburg Counties through 215 PM EDT...

At 121 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Holly Hill, or 16 miles northeast of Saint George, moving northwest
at 20 mph.

...Boaters on Lake Marion Should Seek Safe Harbor...

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and numerous cloud to ground
         lightning strikes.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Orangeburg, Manning, Brookdale, Holly Hill, Summerton, Bowman,
Elloree, Santee State Park, Santee Cooper Regional Airport, Claflin
College, South Carolina State University, Santee, Cameron,
Eutawville, Paxville, Vance, Poplar Creek Landing, Rimini, Stumphole
Landing, and Eautaw Springs.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 26 between mile markers 148 and 169.
 Interstate 95 between mile markers 85 and 120.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3348 8015 3346 8013 3345 8015 3346 8016
      3345 8020 3344 8020 3345 8022 3330 8025
      3326 8032 3328 8035 3326 8036 3326 8043
      3328 8048 3333 8050 3328 8060 3350 8086
      3382 8028 3351 8009
TIME...MOT...LOC 1721Z 151DEG 19KT 3330 8033

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

PL

Special weather statement, Aug 6, 1:48 PM EDT, 44 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
148 PM EDT Thu Aug 6 2026

GAZ040-063>065-061815-
Richmond GA-McDuffie GA-Lincoln GA-Columbia GA-
148 PM EDT Thu Aug 6 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of McDuffie,
southwestern Columbia, south central Lincoln and western Richmond
Counties through 215 PM EDT...

At 148 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Camak, or near Warrenton, moving northeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Thomson, Harlem, Thomson-McDuffie County Airport, Wrightsboro,
Dearing, Loce, Leitner Lake Conference Center, Winfield, Sweetwater
Park, Arties Pond Public Fishing Area, McDuffie County Fire
Department, Adamsville, Thomson Fire Department, McDuffie Regional
Medical Center, Clay Hill Campground, University Hospital McDuffie,
White Oak Campground, Woodlawn, Autney, and Boneville.

This includes Interstate 20 in Georgia between mile markers 166 and
183.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3364 8261 3363 8258 3365 8258 3364 8256
      3366 8251 3365 8249 3372 8253 3376 8246
      3336 8223 3331 8234 3331 8239 3334 8244
      3334 8250 3336 8255 3341 8255 3346 8259
      3360 8265
TIME...MOT...LOC 1748Z 244DEG 11KT 3349 8262

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

PL

Special weather statement, Aug 6, 2:02 PM EDT, 30 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
202 PM EDT Thu Aug 6 2026

SCZ030-035-041-135-136-061900-
Central Orangeburg SC-Barnwell SC-Aiken SC-Bamberg SC-
Northwestern Orangeburg SC-
202 PM EDT Thu Aug 6 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of eastern Barnwell,
Bamberg, eastern Aiken and northwestern Orangeburg Counties through
300 PM EDT...

At 202 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Denmark, moving north at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Orangeburg, Barnwell, Bamberg, Denmark, Blackville, Barnwell State
Park, Rivers Bridge State Park, North, Springfield, Hilda, Neeses,
Norway, Olar, Kline, Cordova, Livingston, Cope, Govan, Edisto, and
Bamberg County Airport.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3305 8110 3306 8113 3312 8119 3312 8124
      3311 8129 3311 8137 3366 8128 3358 8086
      3304 8106 3303 8108
TIME...MOT...LOC 1802Z 189DEG 11KT 3329 8116

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

PL

Special weather statement, Aug 6, 2:14 PM EDT, 18 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
214 PM EDT Thu Aug 6 2026

SCZ021-022-027-028-031-037-061915-
Fairfield SC-Lexington SC-Calhoun SC-Richland SC-Kershaw SC-
Sumter SC-
214 PM EDT Thu Aug 6 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern
Fairfield, northwestern Calhoun, northeastern Lexington, west central
Sumter, Richland and southwestern Kershaw Counties through 315 PM
EDT...

At 213 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Arcadia Lakes, or over Forest Acres, moving northeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and numerous cloud to ground
         lightning strikes.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Columbia, Sumter, West Columbia, Cayce, Irmo, Forest Acres,
Springdale, St. Andrews, Dentsville, McEntire Air Base, Oak Grove,
Pine Ridge, Arcadia Lakes, Lugoff, Oakland, Columbia International
University, Harbison State Forest, Sesquicentennial State Park, Lake
Carolina, and SC State Fair Grounds.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 126 between mile markers 0 and 3.
 Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 61 and 94.
 Interstate 26 between mile markers 99 and 127.
 Interstate 77 between mile markers 0 and 35.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3375 8104 3420 8124 3444 8080 3398 8048
TIME...MOT...LOC 1813Z 238DEG 12KT 3405 8095

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

PL

Special weather statement, Aug 6, 2:20 PM EDT, 12 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
220 PM EDT Thu Aug 6 2026

GAZ040-063>065-SCZ018-025-030-061915-
Richmond GA-McDuffie GA-Lincoln GA-Columbia GA-Aiken SC-McCormick SC-
Edgefield SC-
220 PM EDT Thu Aug 6 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of McDuffie, Columbia,
Lincoln, Richmond, western Edgefield, west central Aiken and eastern
McCormick Counties through 315 PM EDT...

At 220 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Mistletoe State Park, or 16 miles northwest of Evans, moving
northeast at 15 mph.

...Boaters on Lake Strom Thurmond Should Seek Safe Harbor...

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
North Augusta, Grovetown, Evans, Thomson, Fort Gordon, Augusta,
Clearwater, Martinez, Belvedere, Hephzibah, McCormick, Harlem,
Lincolnton, Glendale, South Augusta, Clarks Hill Recreation Area,
Elijah Clark State Park, Mistletoe State Park, Summerville, and
Wrightsboro.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 20 in Georgia between mile markers 166 and 201.
 Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 0 and 6.
 Interstate 520 in Georgia between mile markers 1 and 15.
 Interstate 520 in South Carolina between mile markers 16 and 23.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3364 8261 3363 8258 3365 8258 3364 8256
      3366 8251 3365 8249 3380 8258 3398 8219
      3398 8210 3339 8183 3327 8228 3331 8234
      3331 8239 3334 8244 3335 8255 3341 8255
      3346 8259 3360 8265
TIME...MOT...LOC 1820Z 233DEG 13KT 3369 8233

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

PL

Special weather statement, Aug 6, 2:22 PM EDT, 10 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
222 PM EDT Thu Aug 6 2026

SCZ027-030-037-135-136-061915-
Central Orangeburg SC-Lexington SC-Aiken SC-Calhoun SC-
Northwestern Orangeburg SC-
222 PM EDT Thu Aug 6 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern
Calhoun, southeastern Lexington, east central Aiken and northwestern
Orangeburg Counties through 315 PM EDT...

At 222 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles southwest of Gaston, or 15 miles south of Red Bank, moving
north at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and numerous cloud to ground
         lightning strikes.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Lexington, West Columbia, Cayce, Red Bank, Oak Grove, South Congaree,
Pine Ridge, Gaston, SC State Farmer's Market, Columbia Metro Airport,
Sandy Run, Swansea, North, Pelion, Perry, Woodford, Thor, Dixiana,
Lexington County Airport At Pelion, and Lexington Acres Pond.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 51 and 59.
 Interstate 26 between mile markers 111 and 117, and between mile
markers 124 and 131.
 Interstate 77 near mile marker 0.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3354 8104 3364 8135 3401 8128 3398 8108
      3382 8102 3380 8090
TIME...MOT...LOC 1822Z 194DEG 11KT 3370 8122

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

PL

The office that day

Everything else NWS Columbia, SC issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Aug 5, 11:49 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	CAE	Lexington, Newberry, Saluda	116 min
Aug 6, 1:37 AM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	CAE	Aiken, Edgefield	113 min
Aug 6, 3:28 AM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	CAE	Aiken, Edgefield	2 hr
Aug 6, 12:59 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	CAE	Fairfield, Richland	61 min
Aug 6, 1:01 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	CAE	Barnwell	59 min
Aug 6, 1:10 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	CAE	Edgefield	65 min
Aug 6, 1:18 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	CAE	Aiken, Bamberg, Barnwell, Orangeburg	42 min
Aug 6, 1:21 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	CAE	Clarendon	54 min
Aug 6, 1:28 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	CAE	Fairfield, Kershaw, Lexington, Newberry, Richland	47 min
Aug 6, 1:56 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	CAE	Lexington, Richland	3 hr
Aug 6, 2:02 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	CAE	Bamberg	58 min
Aug 6, 2:14 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	CAE	Richland	61 min
Aug 6, 2:15 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	CAE	Lexington, Richland	3 hr
Aug 6, 2:20 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	CAE	McCormick	55 min
Aug 6, 2:22 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	CAE	Lexington	53 min
Aug 6, 2:34 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	CAE	Aiken, Calhoun, Lexington, Orangeburg, Richland	41 min
Aug 6, 2:37 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	CAE	Edgefield, McCormick	38 min
Aug 6, 2:53 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	CAE	Calhoun, Richland	67 min
Aug 6, 3:10 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	CAE	Calhoun, Lexington, Richland	50 min
Aug 6, 3:11 PM EDT	Flash Flood Warning	CAE	Lexington, Richland	114 min
Aug 6, 3:18 PM EDT	Flash Flood Warning	CAE	Aiken, Edgefield	3 hr
Aug 6, 3:20 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	CAE	Edgefield	55 min
Aug 6, 3:32 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	CAE	Newberry, Saluda	58 min
Aug 6, 3:50 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	CAE	Lexington	55 min
Aug 6, 3:55 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	CAE	Edgefield, Fairfield, Newberry, Saluda	50 min
Aug 6, 3:59 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	CAE	Chesterfield, Kershaw	76 min
Aug 6, 4:04 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	CAE	Aiken, Edgefield, Lexington, Newberry, Saluda	88 min
Aug 6, 4:30 PM EDT	Flash Flood Warning	CAE	Lexington, Newberry, Saluda	2 hr
Aug 6, 4:40 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	CAE	Chesterfield, Kershaw, Lancaster	35 min
Aug 6, 5:18 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	CAE	Fairfield, Newberry	3 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.