Lake Murray 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 Lake Murray.

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

Lake Wind Advisory issued November 12 at 2:56PM EST until November 13 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Charleston SC

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots and waves 1 to 2 feet expected on Lake Moultrie. * WHERE...Lake Moultrie. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on Lake Moultrie will create hazardous conditions for small craft.

Lake Wind Advisory issued November 12 at 12:32PM EST until November 13 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Columbia SC

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.

Flood Warning issued November 12 at 9:52AM EST until November 14 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Charleston SC

* WHAT...Flooding is occurring along the Edisto River between Canadys and Branchville. * WHERE...Portions of Colleton and Dorchester counties. * WHEN...Until 700 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of homes, low-lying roads, and river access points. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 948 AM EST, Emergency management reported ongoing flooding across the warned area, especially between Branchville and Canadys. Some homes along Cat Hole Ln are flooded.

Flood Warning issued November 12 at 9:40AM EST until November 14 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Columbia SC

* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of central South Carolina, including the following counties, Bamberg and Orangeburg. * WHEN...Until 700 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...emergency management reported flooding in the warned area from recent heavy rain. Water continues to slowly recede on the South Fork of the Edisto River but will remain high, especially near Branchville over the next couple of days. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 936 AM EST, emergency management reported ongoing flooding across the warned area. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... mainly rural areas of Northeastern Bamberg and South Central Orangeburg Counties - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued November 12 at 9:08AM EST until November 14 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Charleston SC

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Savannah River near Clyo. * WHEN...Until Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, the back yards of several homes on Tom Goethe Road flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 815 AM EST Tuesday, the stage was 11.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Wednesday evening and continue falling to 8.8 feet Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued November 12 at 8:34AM EST by NWS Charleston SC

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Edisto River near Givhans Ferry. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, major flooding occurs as the entire flood plain is inundated from Canadys to Highway 17. Extensive damage occurs to homes and cabins throughout this area and most river access roads are impassable. Flooding will also impede travel as portions of major roadways are closed to traffic including Parkers Ferry Road, Camp Buddy Road, and Wire Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 730 AM EST Tuesday, the stage was 14.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.0 feet this evening. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.