Flash Flood — Lancaster, South Carolina

2024-01-09 · near Van Wyck, Lancaster, South Carolina

Event narrative

A small unnamed stream flooded, with water covering the roadway, on Calvin Hall Rd at Elven Dr. The road was impassable. Time estimated.

Wider weather episode

Strong upper level and surface areas of low pressure moved NE into the Midwest, while a cold front along with a secondary weak low, formed and moved through the area. Gradient wind gusts, along with enhanced wind gusts associated with severe thunderstorms and a strong low level jet, resulted in widespread tree damage.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1147329. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.