Flash Flood — York, South Carolina

2024-08-08 · near Ogden, York, South Carolina

Event narrative

Multiple sources reported flash flooding developed across a portion of York County, mainly in areas just west and southwest of Rock Hill, after 4 to 7 inches of rain fell. The main streams impacted were Wildcat Creek, Fishing Creek and their tributaries. Water from a tributary inundated King Drive and College Downs Park with several inches of water. Stony Fork flooded Skyline Road and Highway 324, as well as Rambo Rd, with water over several driveways and entering the crawlspace of at least one home and surrounding another. Water from a tributary of Stony Fork inundated Williamson Rd. Fishing Creek overflowed onto Ogden Rd. Finally, a stream gauge on Wildcat Creek at Robertson Rd exceeded its established flood stage, indicating inundation of McConnells Highway. In addition, Calabash Branch overflowed onto Calabash Rd in the Clover area.

Wider weather episode

The remnants Tropical Storm Debby made landfall in the Florida Big Bend on the 5th, lifted steadily northeast across southeast Georgia before turning north through the South Carolina coastal plain and the North Carolina Piedmont on the 7th and 8th. Rainfall amounts of 4 to 7 inches with locally higher amounts resulted in flash flooding across York County. In addition, very gusty winds caused scattered downed trees, which resulted in sporadic damage to structures.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1211424. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.