Flood Watch Ahead Of Biggest Impacts From Debby

Nicole Madden,

AM Headlines
  • Tropical Storm Debby
  • Flood Watch
  • Windy Thursday
  • Drying Out For the Weekend
Discussion
Tropical Storm Debby is currently off the coast of South Carolina. It could strengthen as it meanders off the coast today, but it will stay a tropical storm and bring a significant flooding threat to the Carolinas as it continues to produce heavy rain. Locally, conditions will dissipate beginning tonight through Friday with heavy rain, and flooding likely for some east of I-77 once Debby moves back inland over South Carolina and pushes into the Central Carolinas Thursday into Friday. A Flood Watch is in effect for all counties east of I-77 and south of I-85. Drier air will slide in this weekend after Debby moves away from the region toward the northeast.
Local Impacts
Where:Β Biggest impacts for areas east of I-77
When:Β Heaviest rain begins after midnight tonight through early Friday
Rainfall Totals:
Mountains: Up to 2″
I-40 to West of I-77: 2-4″
Near I-77/I-85: 4-6″

South and East of I-77/I-85: 6-8″+

Flooding:Β Rivers east of I-77 could flood even after the rain ends.

Rocky River near Norwood – Forecast to reachΒ MAJORΒ Flood Stage Friday AM – 41.4′
Pee Dee River near Cheraw – Forecast to reachΒ MODERATEΒ Flood Stage Saturday AM – 41.9′ (42′ is major flood stage)
Wind:Β Increasing overnight w/ strongest gusts Thursday 30-40 mph.
It won’t take much to bring down trees if the ground is heavily saturated so isolated power outages will be possible.