Weather Warnings for South Carolina

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for South Carolina
Alerts Updated: July 14, 2026, 12:59 am  UTC


Flood Advisory issued July 13 at 8:48PM EDT until July 13 at 10:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

Summary: * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Colleton County in southeastern South Carolina... * WHEN...Until 1045 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 848 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Colleton, Smoaks, Lodge, Williams, Ruffin, Padgetts, Bells Crossroads, Caldwell and Smyly.
Severity:  Minor    Effective:  July 13, 2026, 8:48 pm      Expires:  July 13, 2026, 10:45 pm
Area:  Colleton, SC


Flood Advisory issued July 13 at 8:35PM EDT until July 13 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Summary: * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Northern Marlboro County in northeastern South Carolina... * WHEN...Until 1000 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 834 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 3 inches of rain have fallen just west of Bennettsville, and also just south of McColl. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 3 inches are possible over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Bennettsville, Mccoll, Chavistown, Wallace and Tatum. - weather.gov/safety/flood
Severity:  Minor    Effective:  July 13, 2026, 8:35 pm      Expires:  July 13, 2026, 10:00 pm
Area:  Marlboro, SC


Flash Flood Warning issued July 13 at 8:31PM EDT until July 13 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

Summary: FFWCAE The National Weather Service in Columbia has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Columbia County in east central Georgia... Southeastern Lincoln County in east central Georgia... Central Richmond County in east central Georgia... West Central Aiken County in central South Carolina... Western Edgefield County in central South Carolina... Southeastern McCormick County in central South Carolina... * Until 1000 PM EDT. * At 831 PM EDT, The public reported multiple locations with flooding across Evans, Augusta, and Martinez. Water continues flow across areas near William Few Pkwy in Evans. Between 2.5 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Public 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... North Augusta, Grovetown, Evans, Martinez, Belvedere, Fort Gordon, Augusta, Clearwater, Edgefield, Clarks Hill Recreation Area, Riverwood, J. Strom Thurmond Dam, Village Plaza Shopping Center, Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta Mall, Hamilton Branch State Park, Daniel Field, Summerville, Midtown and Glendale. This includes the following highways... Interstate 520 in South Carolina between mile markers 16 and 23. Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 0 and 13. Interstate 20 in Georgia between mile markers 182 and 201. Interstate 520 in Georgia between mile markers 1 and 8...and between mile markers 14 and 15.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  July 13, 2026, 8:31 pm      Expires:  July 13, 2026, 10:00 pm
Area:  Columbia, GA; Lincoln, GA; Richmond, GA; Aiken, SC; Edgefield, SC; McCormick, SC


Flash Flood Warning issued July 13 at 8:02PM EDT until July 13 at 9:45PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

Summary: At 802 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. 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... Barnwell, Bamberg, Denmark, Williston, Blackville, Barnwell State Park, Springfield, Hilda, Salley, Neeses, Norway, Snelling, Olar, Elko, Windsor, Cope, Govan, Bamberg County Airport, Barnwell County Airport and Aiken Gopher Tortoise Heritage Preserve.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  July 13, 2026, 8:02 pm      Expires:  July 13, 2026, 9:45 pm
Area:  Aiken, SC; Bamberg, SC; Barnwell, SC; Orangeburg, SC


Flood Advisory issued July 13 at 7:54PM EDT until July 13 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

Summary: * WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Chesterfield County in central South Carolina... Northeastern Kershaw County in central South Carolina... Eastern Lancaster County in central South Carolina... * WHEN...Until 1000 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 754 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 0.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Cheraw, Chesterfield, Carolina Sandhills Wildlife Refuge, Cheraw Municipal Airport, Northeastern Technical College, Cheraw State Park, Mt Pisgah, Mcbee, Jefferson, Ruby, Patrick, Bethune, Mount Croghan, Bay Springs Fire Station, Alligator Fire Station, Middendorf, Chesterfield Ruby Middle School, Chesterfield Detention Center and Cheraw Fish Hatchery. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severity:  Minor    Effective:  July 13, 2026, 7:54 pm      Expires:  July 13, 2026, 10:00 pm
Area:  Chesterfield, SC; Kershaw, SC; Lancaster, SC


Coastal Flood Advisory issued July 13 at 2:28PM EDT until July 13 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Summary: * WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM to 10 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches may experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood impacts and closures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors.
Severity:  Minor    Effective:  July 13, 2026, 2:28 pm      Expires:  July 13, 2026, 10:00 pm
Area:  Coastal Horry; Coastal Georgetown


Coastal Flood Advisory issued July 13 at 2:24PM EDT until July 13 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

Summary: * WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.2 to 7.4 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston). * WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM to 10 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...This could result in some roads becoming impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 8 PM this evening at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high tide.
Severity:  Minor    Effective:  July 13, 2026, 2:24 pm      Expires:  July 13, 2026, 10:00 pm
Area:  Coastal Colleton; Charleston