Jul 22, 2025
An upper ridge over the Southeast led to very warm temperatures. Additionally, localized surface convergence allowed isolated convection to occur. High precipitable values over 2 inches caused heavy rainfall with the convection, resulting in an isolated instance of flash flooding in Leesville, SC.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1271334). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Lexington County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.