Flash Flood in Lexington County, South Carolina

Flash Flood July 22, 2025 · Lexington County, South Carolina

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Trained spotter reported flash flooding along Hwy 1 with water getting into a restaurant near Crouch St. Water was also approaching the front doors of businesses on Main St in Leesville.

The wider storm

An upper ridge over the Southeast led to very warm temperatures. Additionally, localized surface convergence allowed isolated convection to occur. High precipitable values over 2 inches caused heavy rainfall with the convection, resulting in an isolated instance of flash flooding in Leesville, SC.

Began near Leesville (33.9178, -81.5118).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1271334. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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