After a couple of days of occasional moderate to heavy rain acted to elevate stream flows and soil moisture levels, heavy rain showers and thunderstorms developing along and ahead of a cold front produced 2-3 inches of rain in just a few hours across portions of the Piedmont, resulting in areas of flash flooding.

Flash Flood in ANDERSON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 30-DEC-15 14:30:00 to 30-DEC-15 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAYLORS XRDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

After more than 2 inches of rain fell in just a couple of hours, Emergency Manager, spotters, and law enforcement reported flash flooding developed along several streams. Impacted streams included Jones Creek, which was flooding Shackleburg Rd northeast of Anderson, Middle Branch Brushy Creek, which was flooding Mill Pond Rd in Powdersville, and Bear Creek, which was flooding Drake Rd.

Flash Flood in ABBEVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 30-DEC-15 11:30:00 to 30-DEC-15 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HESTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms reported flash flooding developed across much of Abbeville County after 2-3 inches of rain fell, with much of that falling in just a couple of hours. Multiple roads were closed due to stream flooding and especially drainage problems in the cities of Calhoun Falls and Abbeville. Closed roads in Calhoun Falls included Anderson St, Kathryn St, Lee St, Savannah St, and Edgewood St and in Abbeville Long Branch St, Whitehall St, and Maple St.

Flash Flood in GREENWOOD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 30-DEC-15 12:30:00 to 30-DEC-15 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRVING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Manager reported flash flooding developed after 2-3 inches of rain fell across the county in just a few hours. Numerous roads, as much as a couple of dozen were closed in the central part of the county due to a combination of stream flooding and drainage problems. This included portions of Highway 25 and the Bypass in the city of Greenwood. Several homes were flooded along Parkland Place Rd near Emerald Rd, likely due to Stockman Branch overflowing its banks.

Flash Flood in GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 30-DEC-15 10:30:00 to 30-DEC-15 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DONALDSON AFB
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported minor flash flooding developed across central Greenville County after around 2 inches of rain fell in just a few hours. Antioch Rd was covered with water in the Conestee area, possibly due to flooding of Huff Creek. Poor drainage caused severe road flooding at E Butler Rd and Holland Rd in Mauldin, and Brushy Creek flooded the bridge on Boiling Springs Rd on Greenville's eastside.

Flood in ANDERSON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 30-DEC-15 15:45:00 to 30-DEC-15 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAYLORS XRDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

While heavy rain tapered off during the afternoon across eastern Anderson County, runoff from the earlier heavy rain, along with an occasional moderate to heavy shower, resulted in slow retreat of flood waters into early evening.

Flash Flood in YORK, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 30-DEC-15 15:30:00 to 30-DEC-15 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHARON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County comms and an automated stream gauge indicated minor flash flooding developed across southern York County after as much as 2 inches of rain fell in a couple of hours. Wilson Chapel Rd was flooded, possibly due to Mitchell Branch overflowing its banks. Gunsmoke Rd was also flooded, possibly due to a tributary to Conrad Creek, and Stallcup Rd was flooded due to a tributary to Stony Fork. Additionally, a stream gauge on Wildcat Creek near Rock Hill exceeded established flood stage, indicating flooding of portions of McConnells Highway and Saluda Rd.

Flood in YORK, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 30-DEC-15 15:30:00 to 30-DEC-15 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: OGDEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Although heavy rain ended across York County during the afternoon of the 30th, flooding continued along the Wildcat Creek basin well into the evening.