A fast moving area of low pressure moved across the southern Appalachians during the afternoon of December 2nd. Widespread 3 to 4 inch rainfall totals were reported with the system, including 3.93 inches at the Anderson ASOS and 3.11 inches at the GSP ASOS. As the ground was already quite moist from several recent rain events, a few areas of flash flooding developed, particularly in the Greenville and Anderson metro areas. A small area of thunderstorms developed on the southern end of the rain shield. The storms produced some isolated wind damage.

Heavy Rain in SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 02-DEC-09 15:15:00 to 02-DEC-09 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPARTANBURG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Urban and poor drainage flooding caused closure of a handful of roads in the northern half of Spartanburg County, including portions of Monks Grove Church Rd and highway 221 near Spartanburg.

Heavy Rain in SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 02-DEC-09 15:15:00 to 02-DEC-09 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANDRUM
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Urban and poor drainage flooding caused closure of a handful of roads in the northern half of Spartanburg County, including Campbell Ave in Landrum.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENWOOD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 02-DEC-09 15:30:00 to 02-DEC-09 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: COKESBURY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Several trees were blown down near the intersection of highways 254, 246 and 25, about 8 miles west northwest of the city of Greenwood.

Flash Flood in ANDERSON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 02-DEC-09 15:10:00 to 02-DEC-09 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST ANDERSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding developed in and around the city of Anderson, with several roads closed due to high water. Although most of the flooding was of the urban/poor drainage variety, at least two creeks were involved, including Whitner and Cox Creeks. Affected roads included Southwood St (due to Whitner Creek) and Rantowles Rd (due to Cox Creek), where water entered some homes. At least a half dozen additional streets were closed in the city due to urban flooding. These included Susan St and Booker St, which were covered by as much as 3 feet of water.

Flood in GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 02-DEC-09 17:00:00 to 03-DEC-09 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TAYLORS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Although heavy rain began to wind down across the area during the late afternoon and early evening, flooding persisted in some areas, while new flooding developed, as runoff worked its way through the waterways. Floodwaters gradually moved down the Reedy River to the Simpsonville area, where flooding did not subside until 6 AM on the 3rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENWOOD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 02-DEC-09 15:30:00 to 02-DEC-09 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARRIS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

A couple trees were blown down along Center St on the northwest side of Greenwood.

Flash Flood in GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 02-DEC-09 15:15:00 to 02-DEC-09 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TAYLORS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Quite a few roads closed due to flooding throughout the Greenville and Greer areas. Although most of the flooding was due to poor drainage, some streams were involved, particularly the Reedy River. Some of the roads affected included Hudson Rd, which was closed at Prestige Ct.  A portion of Brushy Creek Rd was closed, as well as Boiling Springs Rd near Sugar Creek Rd, where over a foot of water covered about a 200-foot section of the road. Also, portions of Hammett Bridge Rd were closed. The Reedy River exceeded established flood stage in downtown Greenville, flooding portions of Cleveland Park.

Flood in SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 02-DEC-09 18:00:00 to 02-DEC-09 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOLLY SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

After 3-4 inches of rain fell over a 12-24 hour period, a stream gauage on the Middle Tyger River went above the established flood stage at the site. Several roads were flooded downstream in the Lake Lyman area.

Flood in SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 02-DEC-09 18:00:00 to 02-DEC-09 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMPOBELLO ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

After 3-4 inches of rain fell over a 12-24 hour period, a stream gauage on the Middle Tyger River went above the established flood stage at the site, flooding the approaches to the bridge on Mount Labanon Rd.

Heavy Rain in CHESTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 02-DEC-09 17:00:00 to 02-DEC-09 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHESTER
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Saluda Rd was closed at the intersection of Foote St due to urban flooding.

Heavy Rain in YORK, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 02-DEC-09 20:00:00 to 02-DEC-09 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCK HILL BRYANT ARP
Reported by: Law Enforcement

West Oak St was closed between Pennington Rd and Mt Gallant Rd due to flooding.