February 5, 2020 11:09 AM

FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EST THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING.

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EST THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING. The threat for heavy and/or excessive rainfall will be on the increase Thursday morning. Rapid rises on streams and creeks are likely to occur along with the threat of flooded roads. Flooding is also likely to occur on larger rivers which would linger through Friday. Storm total rainfall through Thursday evening may be as much as 3 or 4 inches across the area with locally higher amounts possible across the escarpment of South Carolina. A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation. Please monitor the National Weather Service and local forecasts. Please be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.