Widespread heavy rain affected the region ahead of a slow moving cold front. Rainfall amounts of 2.5 to 4 inches were common across Upstate South Carolina. Quite a bit of flash flooding developed as a result of the heavy rain falling on already saturated ground. An isolated severe storm also downed several trees in Oconee County.

Flood in YORK, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 25-JAN-10 03:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TIRZAH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Although heavy rain ended across the county shortly after midnight, runoff from the earlier rainfall caused flooding to persist across the eastern half of the county until after sunrise.

Thunderstorm Wind in OCONEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 24-JAN-10 19:30:00 to 24-JAN-10 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAKWAY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Numerous trees were blown down between Westminster and Fair Play.

Strong Wind in YORK, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 24-JAN-10 23:00:00 to 24-JAN-10 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A combination of gusty winds and saturated soil from heavy rainfall caused a tree to fall on an automobile on Sedgewood Dr.

Flash Flood in ANDERSON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 24-JAN-10 21:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANDY SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A combination of urban and stream flooding closed roads in and around the Anderson metro area. Affected roads included Welpine Dr near Marrett Rd just to the north of Interstate 85. In Anderson, urban flooding briefly closed McGee Rd, highway 29, W Hampton St, and W Reed St.

Flash Flood in ANDERSON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 24-JAN-10 21:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOCHENO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The bridge on Blake Dairy Rd, three miles east of Belton was closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in YORK, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 25-JAN-10 00:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TIRZAH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 120.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Numerous roads were flooded, mainly across the eastern half of the county. This included highway 274, 10 miles north northwest of Rock Hill, which was impassable. A small creek overflowed its banks, flooding several townhomes located on highway 21 in the Fort Mill area. Severe urban flooding developed on the east side of Rock Hill, with 5 motorists requiring rescue from their automobiles at Red Rock Rd and Dave Lyle Bvd. Additionally, several stream gauges exceeded established flood stage across the
eastern half of the county, including Wildcat Creek and Big Dutchman Creek. Roads affected by these flooding streams include Mount Gallant Rd, West Oak Rd, McConnels Highway, and Ogden Rd.

Flood in SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 25-JAN-10 00:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANDRUM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Although heavy rainfall ended across the county around midnight, high water conditions persisted across northern sections of the county through the rest of the night.

Flash Flood in OCONEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 24-JAN-10 19:30:00 to 25-JAN-10 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELCOME CHURCH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Widespread flooding developed over the southern and central part of the county, with most of the flooding concentrated in areas from Walhalla to Fair Play. Numerous roads were closed, some due to poor drainage, others due to flooded streams.

Flash Flood in SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 24-JAN-10 22:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANDRUM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A combination of poor drainage and stream flooding, mainly over the northwest corner of Spartanburg County, closed several roads.  The main stream involved in this flooding was the Middle Tyger and some of its smaller feeder streams. Closed roads included Highway 14 near Oak Grove Rd and where it crosses the Pacolet River, Mount Lebanon Church Rd, Old Mill Rd and Waspnest Rd.

Flash Flood in GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 24-JAN-10 20:30:00 to 25-JAN-10 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEREA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Mainly urban flooding, along with some stream flooding, developed across central Greenville County. The Reedy River exceeded its established flood stage in downtown Greenville by 2 feet. Closed roads included Boiling Springs Rd at Sugar Creek Rd, Garlington Rd at I-385 and Poplar St.

Flood in OCONEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 25-JAN-10 00:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELCOME CHURCH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Although heavy rain ended across the area by midnight, runoff from earlier rainfall caused high water conditions to persist across the county through the rest of the night.

Flood in GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 25-JAN-10 00:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEREA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Although heavy rain ended across the area around midnight, runoff from the earlier rainfall caused flooding to persist across portions of Greenville County through the rest of the night. Flooding along the Reedy River persisted into the afternoon hours.