Flood advisory issued in Columbia for Memorial Day afternoon

“Excessive rainfall” prompted several flood advisories and warnings from the National Weather Service of Columbia for Monday afternoon.

Minor flooding in low-lying or poor drainage areas of central South Carolina is expected for Memorial Day afternoon, according to an advisory issued by the National Weather Service at 2:27 p.m.

Between 0.5-1 inch of rain fell when the advisory was issued, and about 1-1.5 more inches of rain is expected this afternoon. The advisory is in effect until 4:30 p.m.

Most flooding deaths happen in vehicles, so motorists shouldn’t drive through flooded areas, according to the advisory.

The advisory covers Richland, Lexington and Aiken counties.

Locations around Columbia, including West Columbia, Cayce, Lexington and Irmo, will experience flooding, according to the advisory.

A flash flood warning was also issued for north central Richland County and portions of Chesterfield, Fairfield, Kershaw and Lancaster counties at 2:25 p.m. The warning is in effect until 5:30 p.m. Between 1.5-3 inches of rain fell by 2:25, with 1-2 more possible in the area.

Other flooding advisories

A flash flood warning was issued for Barnwell County at 2:53, in effect until 4:45 p.m.

The National Weather Service of Columbia also issued a flood advisory for Bamberg and Barnwell counties until 5:15 p.m.

A flood advisory for Chesterfield, Fairfield, Kershaw and Lancaster counties is also in effect until 3:45 p.m.