PICKENS, SC — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...South Central Pickens County in upstate South Carolina...
* WHEN...Until 845 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 633 AM EDT, While heavy rain has likely ended for the morning in the Pickens and Easley areas, any minor flooding which developed earlier in Six Mile, Norris, and Liberty likely w
Flooding in Pickens, SC can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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