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Raindrops fall in Congaree National Park, one of many low-lying areas in the Midlands drenched by heavy rains.<\/p>\n
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More than 13 inches of rain have drenched Columbia since Jan. 1, a number more than double last year\u2019s rainfall at this time, according to National Weather Service Meteorologist Doug Anderson.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe heaviest amounts of rain have generally fallen in the Upstate, although all of the Midlands has received above-normal rainfall,\u201d Anderson said in an email. \u201cHeavier rain to our north in the foothills and mountains has to flow south through our area rivers.\u201d<\/p>\n
The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued flood warnings for the Congaree River at Carolina Eastman, Congaree National Park and the North Fork of the Edisto River at Orangeburg.<\/p>\n
Isolated, heavy rain can negatively affect Columbia’s flood-prone neighborhoods with low-lying roads, such as in Five Points. Residents only need to worry when the location, duration and amount of rain creates the perfect storm.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs long as it\u2019s spread out over a long period of time, generally, the impact is not as bad as one would think,\u201d Anderson said.<\/p>\n
When serious flooding does occur, Anderson advised people to be particularly careful around rivers and on the roads.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt only takes 6 inches of flowing water to sweep people off their feet,\u201d Anderson said. \u201c12 inches can cause a car to be swept off a road, and 18-24 inches can carry off a truck or SUV.\u201d<\/p>\n
While heavy rain can disrupt everyday life with road closures and cancellations, Anderson said this weather is generally good for the Midlands.<\/p>\n
\u201cMost of our area experienced drought conditions last year,\u201d Anderson said. \u201cWe are experiencing a drought-free start to 2020.\u201d<\/p>\n
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