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Flash Flood — Abbeville, SC

Sep 27, 2004

Intense rainfall rates associated with the remnants of Hurricane Jeanne resulted in rapid rises and flash flooding along some small creeks and streams across the southern part of the Upstate. Some of the worst flooding occurred around Abbeville, where several bridges were covered by flooding streams. Severe urban flooding developed in the city of Greenwood, as the bypass at Burton Plaza was covered with water, and a small stream flooded a portion of Laurel St. Several other roads were closed aro

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5423387). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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