2:52 AM
— 4:00 PM
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast North Carolina, including the
following areas, Coastal Brunswick, Coastal New Hanover, Coastal
Pender, Columbus, Inland Brunswick, Inland New Hanover and Inland
Pender and northeast South Carolina, including the following areas,
Central Horry, Coastal Georgetown, Coastal Horry, Inland Georgetown
and Northern Horry.
* WHEN...From 11 AM EDT this morning through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Tropical moisture will overspread the area Saturday through
Sunday with showers and thunderstorms producing heavy rainfall at
times. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches with a few areas
potentially observing amounts up to 8 inches. This excessive
rainfall could lead to flooding, especially along and near prone
low-lying areas.
- weather.gov/safety/flood
2:47 AM
— 11:00 AM
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Georgia, including the following
areas, Bulloch, Candler, Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal
Liberty, Coastal McIntosh, Effingham, Evans, Inland Bryan, Inland
Chatham, Inland Liberty, Inland McIntosh, Jenkins, Long, Screven
and Tattnall and southeast South Carolina, including the following
areas, Allendale, Beaufort, Charleston, Coastal Colleton, Coastal
Jasper, Dorchester, Hampton, Inland Berkeley, Inland Colleton,
Inland Jasper and Tidal Berkeley.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Bands of heavy rainfall will spread across southeast Georgia and
southeast South Carolina throughout the day. Widespread rainfall
totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected, with locally higher amounts
of 3 to 6 inches possible. Rainfall rates of up to 2 inches per
hour will be possible within the heaviest rain bands.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
2:26 AM
— 10:30 AM
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation
above ground level expected along shorelines and tidal
waterways (7.9 to 8.1 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston).
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.
For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 7 AM to 11 AM EDT this
morning.
* IMPACTS...Significant saltwater inundation will render
numerous roads impassable. Properties may also flood. Rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 8:45 AM this
morning at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1
to 2 hours before and after high tide.
2:27 AM
— 10:30 AM
* WHAT...East winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and
waves 1 to 2 feet expected on Lake Moultrie.
* WHERE...Lake Moultrie.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on Lake Moultrie will create
hazardous conditions for small craft.
2:26 AM
— 10:30 AM
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation
above ground level expected along shorelines and tidal
waterways (7.9 to 8.1 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston).
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.
For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 7 AM to 11 AM EDT this
morning.
* IMPACTS...Significant saltwater inundation will render
numerous roads impassable. Properties may also flood. Rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 8:45 AM this
morning at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1
to 2 hours before and after high tide.
2:26 AM
— 10:30 AM
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.9 to 8.1 feet
Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston).
* WHERE...Southern Berkeley County including Daniel Island.
* WHEN...From 7 AM to 11 AM EDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Water may cover some roads and encroach on yards on
Daniel Island.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 9:30 AM this
morning at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1
to 2 hours before and after high tide.
Please see the list below for seasonal and other road closures on each ranger district of the Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests.Enoree Ranger DistrictForest Service RoadRoad NameClosure Notes301 BWood DuckSeasonal301 F, 301 HMcCleney BranchSeasonal394 BFishing CreekSeasonal324Sedalia…
FSR 361 is closed to vehicular traffic between intersection 1069 and E. 164-2 due to a bridge closure. We will update when the repair has been completed.
Worthy's Ferry Road (FS301) is temporarily closed to motorized vehicles between mile marker 2.11 to 3.15 and FSR 305K for public safety during a stream restoration project.
The Enoree Ranger District of Sumter National Forest is temporarily closing Forest Service Road (FSR) 301 (Worthy’s Rd) between mile marker 2.11 to 3.15 and FSR 305K (Clark’s Creek Rd) to motorized vehicles for two years to remove bridges for stream restoration.
Garlington School Road is closed between FSR 366E and E91-7 for needed bridge maintenance. We will update when the bridge has been repaired.
Forest Service Road 1047 (off Riser Road) is closed at MP 0.841 for public safety due to failed culverts. We will provide an update when the culverts have been repaired.
FSR 520 “White Creek Rd” on the Long Cane Ranger District is closed at MP 0.55 due to a culvert failure.
Closures for special fishing and hunting lottery hunts for youth hunters and hunters with mobility impairments.
Restrictions on activities within the Chattooga National Wild and Scenic River Corridor for the protection of the public and natural resources. This order affects the Sumter National Forest in South Carolina, the Chattahoochee National Forest in Georgia, and the Nantahala National Forest in North…
Forest-wide restrictions for camping on the Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests.
Fishing prohibitions for Lick Fork Lake and Parson's Mountain Lake on the Long Cane Ranger District.
General prohibitions within the Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests, with topics including but not limited to camping, prospecting, water activities, as well as regulations for road access, alcoholic beverages, horse and pack animal use, fireworks and more.
Restrictions on food storage while camping on the Andrew Pickens Ranger District.
Restrictions on watercraft speed on John's Creek Lake on the Enoree Ranger District.
Closures of the north and south loops for deer hunting by dog drives on days set by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.
Restrictions on alcoholic beverages in the Lick Fork Lake and Parson's Mountain picnic, swimming, and parking areas on the Long Cane Ranger District.
Ban on use of metal detectors within the Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests.
Prohibitions for all developed or otherwise designated recreation areas on the Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests.
Forest-wide motor vehicle regulations on the Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests.
Forest-wide restrictions on all shooting ranges on the Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests.
Forest-wide prohibitions on controlled substances and paraphernalia for the protection of public health and safety.
Until further notice, Forest Service Road 301 (Worthys Ferry) on the Enoree Ranger District will be closed between the two intersections where FSR 301 meets with FSR 301E (Feltman). Access to Worthys Bottom will remain open through FSR 301E.
Damage from Tropical Storm Debby on the Francis Marion Ranger District led to an indefinite closure of the Litchfield and Lottie bridges for public and employee safety. Lottie Bridge on FSR 251H has reopened but Litchfield Bridge remains temporarily closed.
FSR 376 Asias Branch Road, located on the Enoree Ranger District, is closed due to a blown-out culvert. We will update when the road is reopened.
The Candy Branch Rifle Range at Sumter National Forest's Long Cane Ranger District is closed until further notice pending safety review and maintenance.
A Closure Order (see below) has been placed for an emergency closure of a bridge off of Forest Service Road 251H on the Francis Marion National Forest. Francis Marion & Sumter NFs, Forest-Wide Closure - Order Number: FM-14-01Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited…
Forest Service Road 374 near Whitmire, SC (also known as Hunting Fork Road) is closed due to a washed-out pipe. We will update when the road is repaired.
All OHV trails across Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests are subject to closures on short notice due to inclement weather. Before driving to OHV trails, Call 803-561-4025 Before You Haul for the most recent trail status. The hotline is updated when the trail's open or closed status…
America the Beautiful passes are temporarily not available at the Supervisor's Office. Passes are available at our other Forest Service offices in South Carolina. Call ahead to confirm availability.Looking to get a pass to skip entrance fees at national parks and other federal lands? America the…
Old home sites exist across many parts of the Sumter National Forest in South Carolina. Many of these sites still include open, hand-dug wells. The Forest is working to address known well hazards. Known well sites are being signed; however, there may be wells not yet discovered.To report an open…
Buck Hall Recreation Area
Buck Hall Recreation Area will soon be undergoing a major renovation. During construction, which is anticipated to start in Summer of 2026, the entire recreation area will be closed for public and contractor safety. Pending available funding, the renovation will affect the following amenities: campground, dump station, day use area, boat ramp and floating docks, roadways, infrastructure systems (electrical, water and wastewater), and the seawall. More information on the timeline for construction will be posted when available. If you have questions or would like additional information you can send an email to: SM.FS.fmrd@usda.gov.