President Trump Responds to Harvey
President Donald Trump continues monitoring the devastation that continues in the Lone Star State, and now plans to visit the area to see the damage first hand.
Flooding
Columbia Fire Officials: Responded to 130 Flood Calls Sunday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Rain is blanketing the Midlands and causing flash flooding across parts of downtown Columbia. On Sunday, according to the Columbia Fire Department, they responded to 130 flood related calls in a 6 hour period. Flooding rapidly overtook streets in Five Points at Harden Street, flooding also took place in downtown at Whaley and Main. Officials are urging…
City Urges Drivers to Watch out for Flood Prone Streets
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Rain and storms have the potential to create flash flooding in the City of Columbia. The City is urging drivers to be vigilant in areas that are prone to flooding. The City says you encounter a flooded street or intersection, turn around; do not attempt to drive through it. Water may be deeper than it appears and can…
Rains Bring Flooding, Power Outages to Parts of South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Heavy rains moving across South Carolina have left street flooding and scattered power outages. Duke Energy reported more than 2,500 customers without electricity Monday morning. Most of those were in Greenville County. South Carolina Electric and Gas Co. reported about 200 customers without service, most in Lexington County. Storms dumped up to 2 inches of rain…
Sinkhole Forms in Columbia After Storm
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Storms bringing winds and rain Wednesday flooded streets in downtown Columbia. A sinkhole formed at the intersection of Assembly and Lady. Columbia Police barricaded the area as crews began to repair the street. Also, crews worked to Evacuate residents on Read Street due to the flooding. Cars were stranded in a flooded roadway at Pickens and Taylor Wednesday…
Waccamaw River Remains in Major Flood Stage
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Two weeks after Hurricane Matthew made landfall as it brushed by the South Carolina coast, recovery work is starting. All the effects of the storm aren’t over. The Waccamaw River remains in major flood stage, swamping dozens of homes and businesses near Conway, after setting a record crest of 17.9 feet earlier this week. The river…
SC DNR Patrolling Pee Dee, River Rescues
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– State officials are monitoring the Pee Dee and Waccamaw rivers as the flooding potential could rise when the rivers crest. SC DNR Officials gave an update on emergency operations , according to SC DNR there are 109 officers deployed providing search and rescue and high water recovery. Officers with DNR are going door to door in areas…
Hermine’s Impact on the Midlands- Trees Down, Power Outages
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– As Tropical Storm Hermine moves through the Midlands it’s bringing with it wind and rain. The wind and rain may have been to blame for this tree down off Tara Court near Bush River Road and St. Andrews. The Tree landed on a car. City crews are out and about working downed power lines and repairing stop…
Potential for Flooding in Midlands from Hermine: Safety Tips
COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO ) – – As Hurricane Hermine churns towards the Carolina Coast and possibly through the midlands, Forecasters say one of the dangers is possible flooding. As a reminder, here are some tips to avoid trouble during torrential rain and flooding. Do not walk through moving water. Six inches of moving water can make you fall. If…
Watch: City Council Addressing Five Pts. Flooding
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Stores in Five Points are still cleaning up after Monday Night’s flood. And the City of Columbia is keeping a close eye on the Five Points District. At Large City Councilman Howard Duvall says the city has spent millions to improve the drainage, but adds a sewer component to a project near Rocky Branch could help. Columbia City…
