Widespread moderate to heavy rain developed across the South Carolina Piedmont along and north of a stationary front. A localized flash flood event developed during the early morning hours across rural areas of Greenwood County, after 2 to 3 inches of rain fell in just a few hours.
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Widespread moderate to heavy rain developed across the South Carolina Piedmont along and north of a stationary front. A localized flash flood event developed during the early morning hours across rural areas of Greenwood County, after 2 to 3 inches of rain fell in just a few hours.
The Columbia radar (KCAE), 91 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 05:50 UTC.
1 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.
Public reported Cuffytown Creek overflowed its banks in the Kirksey/Callison area after 2 to 3 inches of rain fell in just a few hours. Several rural roads were flooded.
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