Thunderstorms trained across portions of northern Lexington and northwest Richland counties causing rainfalls of 2 to 3 inches in an hour which resulted in flash flooding in the Irmo area. Several streams overflowed and flooded apartments complexes and closed a couple of roads.
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Thunderstorms trained across portions of northern Lexington and northwest Richland counties causing rainfalls of 2 to 3 inches in an hour which resulted in flash flooding in the Irmo area. Several streams overflowed and flooded apartments complexes and closed a couple of roads.
The Columbia radar (KCAE), 18 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 00:03 UTC.
2 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.
Sheriff and Highway Patrol reported heavy rain and flash flooding in southeast Irmo around the Paces Brook Apartment Complexes. Several roads were also closed due to the high water including Boulters Lock Road and North Woodrow Road.
Several social media posts reported flash flooding in northwest Richland County from near the Harbison Mall to around the Linrick Golf Club area.
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