Flash Flood — Richland, South Carolina

2025-08-15 to 2025-08-16 · near Eau Claire, Richland, South Carolina

Event narrative

Columbia Fire Dept responded to the intersection of Lamar and Kortright streets where a vehicle was submerged in floodwaters and one person had to be rescued.

Wider weather episode

Upper ridging in place to the west of the area, over the central US. A MCS developed east of the ridge axis and moved through the Deep South. Deep layer moisture in place and convergence from colliding outflow boundaries led to heavy rain. This caused urban flash flooding during the night of August 15th into the 16th.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1279175. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.