Jan 9, 2024
A major/complex frontal system brought widespread rain with embedded thunderstorms to upstate South Carolina, mainly during the late morning and afternoon of the 9th. Widespread rainfall amounts of 3 to 5 inches (with locally higher amounts) in around 12 hours resulted in numerous reports of flooding. Isolated severe thunderstorms also resulted in a a few damaging wind gusts reports over the Piedmont.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1161014). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Laurens County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.