Flash Flood — Barnwell, South Carolina

2025-04-24 · near Barnwell, Barnwell, South Carolina

Event narrative

Emergency Manager reported flash flooding throughout the city of Barnwell. EM observed 4.8 inches of rain at their home and stated that many city streets flooded as storm drains could not handle that amount. Time estimated by EM.

Wider weather episode

A slow moving front and persistent deep moisture across the southern Midlands helped produce isolated flash flooding from scattered thunderstorms, primarily in Barnwell County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1250271. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.