Six years later, Columbia mayor recalls impact of thousand years flood
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Six years ago, much of the state was underwater. The thousand years flood is the worst natural disaster to ever strike the Midlands.
The storm brought more than 20 inches of rain in a four-day period. 19 people died, and hundreds more were forced to leave their homes before the flood waters moved in.
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin tweeted his thought’s on the anniversary of the flood Monday.
In part he says,”i remember walking in hte middle of the night on october fourth 2015 and seeing the devastating images of destruction and despair.
Then i watched this city-this region come together like never before.