COLUMBIA, S.C. — A fast-moving storm system dumped heavy rain in the Midlands Friday afternoon temporarily flooding some roads and creating some hazardous conditions
The heaviest rains began around 4 p.m. The quick downpours caused some flood-prone areas in the Columbia area to flood. The rains were also being experienced in neighboring counties including Lexington.
The intersection of Rosewood Drive and Assembly Street in Columbia had to be shut down for over an hour after heavy rains filled a small section of the road. A car that was in that area stalled out in the waters.
Along Highway 1 in West Columbia near the flea market, a viewer reported to the National Weather Service that heavy rains had covered part of that road.
The National Weather Service had issued a flash flood warning for Richland County but that has since been allowed to expire.
We're keeping track of reports from local agencies and the National Weather Service of any additional damage that may have been reported.
FRIDAY 16, 2021
6:30 p.m. - Flash flood warning expires
A flash flood warning that had earlier been issued was allowed to expire
6:16 p.m.. -Water recedes at Rosewood & Assembly
The water that had caused a car to stall out along Rosewood Drive in Columbia receded, allowing the road to reopen.
5:54 p.m. - Main & Whaley reopen
The intersection of Main and Whaley Street have reopened. They were briefly shut down earlier.
5:40 p.m. - Car stuck in water
A car got stuck in the water at Rosewood and Assembly Street in Columbia
5:36 p.m. - City of Columbia says avoid these intersections
The City of Columbia is asking drivers to stay away from these flood-prone roads.
5:30 p.m. - Main Street & Whaley Street closed
The Intersection of Main Street at Whaley Street is closed, per the Columbia Fire Department
5:22 p.m. - Columbia mayor urges caution for drivers
Columbia mayor Steve Benjamin gave this advice to drivers in his city:
"Waters receding now but please avoid being on the roads if you can.
MLK, St Andrew's area, Main & Whaley, Wheat & Amherst; Adger Rd
Crews responding to calls ranging from flooded vehicles, trees down blocking roads, a water rescue on the river. Please stay sheltered if possible."
5:15 p.m. - Tree falls on home
Columbia fire reports a tree fell on a home on the 1100 block of Sunnyside Drive. No injuries reported thankfully.
5:07 p.m.- Rosewood Drive closed
Rosewood Drive is closed at Assembly Street due to water on the roadway.
4:34 p.m.: Columbia Fire is warning drivers in the city and outer Richland to use caution due to flooded areas.
4:05 p.m.: Twitter user Mitch West shared a video of water on U.S. 1 near Barnyard Flea Market that he described as "a river."