Well crap!

[TobyC]

INTENSITY: Potential for extreme flooding rain - The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for extreme flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues are likely. - PREPARE: Urgently consider protective actions from extreme and widespread rainfall flooding. - ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take action will likely result in serious injury or loss of life. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Devastating to Catastrophic - Extreme rainfall flooding could prompt widespread rescues. As event unfolds, rescues could become impossible. - Rivers and tributaries could overwhelmingly overflow their banks in many places with deep moving water. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may become raging rivers with strong currents. Flood control systems and barriers could become stressed or overwhelmed. - Flood waters will enter many structures within multiple communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed away. Flood waters could render escape routes impassable. Streets and parking lots become rivers of raging water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become impossible and life threatening. Widespread road and bridge closures with most weakened or washed out. - Drinking water and sewer services could be negatively impacted. - Hazardous containers and materials could possibly be present in flood waters.

 

[TobyC]

MSN

 

[R181]

Reading more about the Chilcotin Landslide again?

Bob

Your second post came in while I replied to your first. I stand corrected.

 

[TobyC]

“Expect a widespread 4 to 8 inches of rain with locally higher amounts just during (Tuesday),” the Weather Prediction Center warned. “There will likely be numerous instances of significant to catastrophic flooding for both rural and urban areas along with rising streams.”

 

[TobyC]

 

[TobyC]

Riding around, and looking at the news, things seem beat up, water still ponding in places, a few local area roads washed out, about what you'd expect. But where I am just had rain, no high winds, and no flood.

 

[TobyC]

"CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Several parts of the Lowcountry remain under the threat of flooding as already-high water levels continue to rise.

In a post to Facebook, Dorchester County officials advised that the Edisto and Ashley Rivers are expected to cause severe flooding to low lying areas and that residents living near the Edisto River should begin to evacuate to higher ground. Parts of the Edisto River are expected to reach 17 ft by 8 p.m. Saturday, and the Ashley River has already surpassed its record high."

 

[TobyC]

Edisto River breaks record
The Edisto River has now surged to 17.04 feet, surpassing the 2015 flood level of 16.06 feet. This current level is of historic significance, as it now exceeds the third-highest crest ever recorded, which was 17.0 feet on August 1, 1904.

With the river at its highest point since 1945 and closing in on the record of 17.5 feet set in 1925, county officials are maintaining heightened vigilance.

Evacuation notices have been issued for vulnerable areas in Dorchester County as the situation continues to develop.

Storm Team 2 Meteorologist Jed Christoph emphasized the gravity of the situation, urging residents to stay alert and prepared for potentially severe flooding.

Ashley River continues to rise
Water levels along the Ashley River are also a major concern, as they continue to rise slowly but steadily.

The Ashley River at Cooke Crossroads was last observed at a record-breaking level of 24.85 feet, surpassing the previous record of 22.7 feet.

Neighborhoods near the river, including the Ashborough area and Ashley River Park, may soon experience flooding. County officials are advising residents in these areas to monitor conditions closely and be ready to take action if necessary.

Road Closures and Safety Reminders
Flooding has rendered numerous roads impassable across the region, with streams and creeks overflowing due to the excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Officials stress the importance of safety, reminding residents to avoid driving through flooded roads, as most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles. The message is clear: “Turn around, don’t drown.”

 

[chazt]

Be safe.