Bamberg County Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Bamberg County.

Use the Radar Maps link provided to understand the trajectory of a storm.

Lake Wind Advisory issued November 20 at 3:22AM EST until November 21 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Charleston SC

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and waves 1 to 2 feet expected on Lake Moultrie. * WHERE...Lake Moultrie. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on Lake Moultrie will create hazardous conditions for small craft.

Lake Wind Advisory issued November 20 at 3:08AM EST until November 21 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Columbia SC

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.

Flood Warning issued November 19 at 8:21PM EST until November 21 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Charleston SC

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Edisto River near Givhans Ferry. * WHEN...Until early Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, water affects the ends of numerous river access roads including Happiness Lane, Canon Road, Cardinal Lane, Huckleberry Hill Lane, and Gator Walk. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 730 PM EST Tuesday, the stage was 10.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Wednesday afternoon and continue falling to 8.3 feet Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.