Flash Flood in Lancaster County, South Carolina

Flash Flood May 25, 2026 · 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 Dispatch reported flash flooding along Mount Carmel Rd. Time estimated by radar.

The wider storm

A similar environment to 5/24 took shape during the afternoon of 5/25, continuing into the late evening. Seasonal instability brought summertime pulse convection that was slow moving with efficient rain rates as PWAT's neared 2. This led to a couple instances of flash flooding in southern Lancaster County, SC early in the afternoon before bringing a couple more instances later in the evening near Augusta GA.

Began near Cauthens Xrds (34.5890, -80.7791).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1335700. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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