Parts of the Midlands could flood on Wednesday, with more rain coming

A flash flood warning has been issued for the city of Columbia, West Columbia and Forest Acres until 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday.

The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory for parts of Aiken, Calhoun, Kershaw, Lexington, Newberry, Orangeburg, Richland, Saluda and Sumter counties on Wednesday.

Early Wednesday morning, the Newberry County Sheriff’s Office warned of a flooded area on Interstate 26 near mile marker 87.

The Midlands flood advisory is in effect until 11:15 a.m., with possible effects including “urban and small stream flooding” and “minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas,” according to the National Weather Service.

The weather service predicts another 1-2 inches of rain could fall throughout the Midlands Wednesday, potentially contributing to further minor flooding. There is also a chance of thunderstorms Wednesday evening.

Thursday will be partly cloudy, while the holiday weekend is expecting thunderstorms and more rain.

This story was originally published June 29, 2022 at 10:07 AM.