Flash Flood — Richland, South Carolina
2015-10-07 · near (mmt)mc Entire Ang, Richland, South Carolina
2
Direct deaths
5
Injuries
$100K
Property damage
Event narrative
Five railroad repair workers driving along Congaree Road plunged into the water of Cabin Creek because the roadway had been washed out. Sheriffs spokesman said that the barricade was in the wrong lane. The accident occurred at 145 AM EDT on the 7th.
Wider weather episode
Heavy rain in the Midlands...Pee Dee produced flash flooding in across the area. Numerous dams were breached along with numerous bridge and roadways flooded and damaged.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 633100. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.