Flash Flood — Fairfield, South Carolina

2024-08-08 · near Flint Hill, Fairfield, South Carolina

Event narrative

Picture on social media forwarded by NWS Student Volunteer shows Dutchmans Creek overflowing its banks and causing flooding on Flint Hill Road just after 5pm.

Wider weather episode

Heavy rainfall associated with Tropical Storm Debby occurred across South Carolina for several days resulting in areas of flash flooding. There was also an isolated severe thunderstorm on the 6th.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1196155. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.