Heavy rains cause flooding on Midlands area roads

Sunday’s heavy rains in parts of the Midlands led to spotted flooding and blocked roadways.

A flash flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Richland and Kershaw counties because of the amount of rainfall coming from a storm system moving through the area. Thunderstorms brought as much as two inches of rain in the Pontiac area of Richland County.

The Columbia Fire Department warned about flooded roadways, including the area near the 9300 to 9700 blocks of Two Notch Road.

The thunderstorms are expected to continue through Sunday night, according to the National Weather Service, which said there’s 40 percent chance of more rain.

On Monday, there’s a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 9 a.m. The chance of precipitation is 30 percent.