Flash Flood in Lancaster County, South Carolina

Flash Flood July 9, 2025 · Lancaster County, South Carolina

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Lancaster County EM reported Oak Ridge Rd completely flooded. EM also reported that W Doc Garris Rd near Ridgewood Acres Rd was completely washed out.

The wider storm

An upper trough moved into the Southeast, acting as the main forcing in a strongly unstable environment with weak deep layer shear and high PWAT's. This forcing led to the development of scattered strong to severe convection that moved slowly due to the weak steering flow. The slow moving nature and efficient rainfall from these storms led to an area of flash flooding in Lancaster County, SC.

Began near Cauthens Xrds (34.6300, -80.7300).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1271282. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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