Saluda County, South Carolina, Saturday, October 10, 2026

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 10 at 7:57PM EDT until October 10 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC”

At 757 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Batesburg-Leesville, Ridge Spring, Summit, Monetta, Ward, Hibernia, Kneece, Fredonia, Delmar, Circle Fire Station, Murray, Cedar Grove Fire Station, South Shore Marina, Riverbend Boat Ramp, Lake Murray Shores, Hollow Creek Public Park, Oswald Park, Siesta Cove Marina and Shull Island. This includes Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 24 and 32.

Most flooding deaths occur in vehicles. Never drive through a flooded roadway or around barricades. Turn around, don't drown.

“Tornado Warning issued October 10 at 7:17PM EDT until October 10 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC”

At 717 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Batesburg-Leesville, moving north at 25 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern Lexington and eastern Saluda Counties, including the following locations... Cedar Grove Fire Station, Lake Murray Shores, South Shore Marina, Oswald Park, Circle Fire Station, Hollow Creek Public Park, Delmar, and Wyses Ferry.

TAKE COVER NOW! If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to an interior room or closet on the lowest floor of a sturdy building immediately.

“Tornado Warning issued October 10 at 7:02PM EDT until October 10 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC”

TORCAE The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northwestern Lexington County in central South Carolina... Eastern Saluda County in central South Carolina... North central Aiken County in central South Carolina... * Until 730 PM EDT. * At 702 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Ridge Spring, or near Batesburg-Leesville, moving north at 25 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. * This dangerous storm will be near... Batesburg-Leesville around 705 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Cedar Grove Fire Station, South Shore Marina, Oswald Park, Fredonia, Siesta Cove Marina, Wyses Ferry, Monetta, Lake Murray Shores, Circle Fire Station, and Hollow Creek Public Park.

TAKE COVER NOW! If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to an interior room or closet on the lowest floor of a sturdy building immediately. This Tornado Warning includes portions of Lake Murray. Boaters, move to shore and take shelter on the lowest floor of the closest sturdy building!

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 10 at 7:00PM EDT until October 10 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC”

FFWCAE The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... North Central Aiken County in central South Carolina... East Central Edgefield County in central South Carolina... West Central Lexington County in central South Carolina... Eastern Saluda County in central South Carolina... * Until 1000 PM EDT. * At 700 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Batesburg-Leesville, Ridge Spring, Summit, Monetta, Ward, Hibernia, Kneece, Fredonia, Delmar, Circle Fire Station, Murray, Cedar Grove Fire Station, South Shore Marina, Riverbend Boat Ramp, Lake Murray Shores, Hollow Creek Public Park, Oswald Park, Siesta Cove Marina and Shull Island. This includes Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 24 and 32.

Most flooding deaths occur in vehicles. Never drive through a flooded roadway or around barricades. Turn around, don't drown.

“Tornado Warning issued October 10 at 6:37PM EDT until October 10 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC”

At 637 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Batesburg-Leesville, moving north at 30 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of west central Lexington and southeastern Saluda Counties.

TAKE COVER NOW! If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to an interior room or closet on the lowest floor of a sturdy building immediately.

“Tornado Warning issued October 10 at 6:32PM EDT until October 10 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC”

At 632 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Batesburg-Leesville, moving north at 30 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. This dangerous storm will be near... Batesburg-Leesville around 640 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Kneece.

TAKE COVER NOW! If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to an interior room or closet on the lowest floor of a sturdy building immediately.

“Tornado Warning issued October 10 at 6:20PM EDT until October 10 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC”

TORCAE The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a * Tornado Warning for... West central Lexington County in central South Carolina... Southeastern Saluda County in central South Carolina... Northeastern Aiken County in central South Carolina... * Until 645 PM EDT. * At 620 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 9 miles south of Batesburg-Leesville, moving north at 30 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. * This dangerous storm will be near... Batesburg-Leesville around 625 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Hibernia, Kneece, Samaria Fire Station, Fredonia, and Camp Kinard. This includes Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 34 and 38.

TAKE COVER NOW! If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to an interior room or closet on the lowest floor of a sturdy building immediately.