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Flash Flood — York, SC

Jan 25, 2010

Widespread heavy rain affected the region ahead of a slow moving cold front. Rainfall amounts of 2.5 to 4 inches were common across Upstate South Carolina. Quite a bit of flash flooding developed as a result of the heavy rain falling on already saturated ground. An isolated severe storm also downed several trees in Oconee County.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 212571). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for York, SC

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