Training thunderstorms dropped 4 to 6 inches of rain over portions of Lancaster and Chesterfield counties flooding many roads and low lying areas.  Several roads were closed and one vehicle got trapped in flooded waters.

Flash Flood in LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 17-SEP-12 04:45:00 to 17-SEP-12 06:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANCASTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Lancaster spotter reported flash flooding from Lancaster to the NC State Line on SC 200.  The worst flooding was near the intersection of Hwy 200 and Hwy 521.

Flash Flood in LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 17-SEP-12 05:10:00 to 17-SEP-12 06:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: LINGLES XRDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

One to two feet of water covered portions of Hwy 522.

Flash Flood in LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 17-SEP-12 05:21:00 to 17-SEP-12 06:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRADESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported that Tradesville road was flooded and impassable.

Flash Flood in LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 17-SEP-12 05:21:00 to 17-SEP-12 06:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: LINGLES XRDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sheriff reported Carnes Wilson road was flooded and impassable.

Flash Flood in LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 17-SEP-12 05:47:00 to 17-SEP-12 06:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADAMS XRDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway Patrol reported Taxahaw and Rocky River roads closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 17-SEP-12 06:35:00 to 17-SEP-12 08:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMP CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 24.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lancaster County EM reported a car washed off of Catoe Road.

Flash Flood in LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 17-SEP-12 06:35:00 to 17-SEP-12 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMP CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 18.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lancaster County EM reported a water rescue of patrons in a vehicle on Langley road.

Flash Flood in LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 17-SEP-12 06:35:00 to 17-SEP-12 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMP CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sheriff reported numerous roads flooded in central Lancaster County.

Flash Flood in LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 17-SEP-12 07:15:00 to 17-SEP-12 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMP CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media reported Hough Road flooded near the 2200 block.

Flash Flood in LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 17-SEP-12 08:30:00 to 17-SEP-12 09:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADAMS XRDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sheriff reported Taxahaw road still flooded and impassable.

Flash Flood in LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 17-SEP-12 08:30:00 to 17-SEP-12 09:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMP CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sheriff reported Hershel Plyer road still impassable do to flood waters.

Flash Flood in LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 17-SEP-12 08:35:00 to 17-SEP-12 09:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANCASTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sheriff reported Hannahs Creek out of its banks and flooding Independence Park and Constitutional Park.

Flash Flood in CHESTERFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 17-SEP-12 08:30:00 to 17-SEP-12 09:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEFFERSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

EM reported flooded roads with closures on the west end of the county between Jefferson and Pageland.

Flash Flood in LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 17-SEP-12 05:23:00 to 17-SEP-12 06:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMP CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 16.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sheriff reported Hershel Plyer Road and Gills Creek Drive flooded and impassable.

Flash Flood in LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 17-SEP-12 05:10:00 to 17-SEP-12 06:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: TAXAHAW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Water covering the bridge along Hwy 9 near the Lancaster Chesterfield county line.  Many other roads including Doster road also flooded and closed.

Flash Flood in LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 17-SEP-12 06:15:00 to 17-SEP-12 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADAMS XRDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media reported a car trapped in flood water on Cimmeron road off Rocky River road.  Dixie School road also closed due flooded waters.