First published 10/5/2026, 12:49:15 AM · Last updated 10/5/2026, 12:49:15 AM

Flash Flood Warning issued October 4 at 8:17PM EDT until October 4 at 11:15PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for southwestern Burke County, Georgia, until 11:15 p.m. EDT on October 4. Radar indicated thunderstorms and heavy rain, with flash flooding ongoing or expected shortly.

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Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 7/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 2/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 9/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

The warning identified possible flooding in creeks, urban areas, highways, streets, underpasses, and other low-lying areas.

Sources

Flash Flood Warning issued October 4 at 8:17PM EDT until October 4 at 11:15PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

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