05-October-2015 – Flooding continues (Monday)

The State continues to deal with record rainfall and flooding, especially in the Pee Dee, Midlands and Lowcountry Regions. Charleston to Columbia and most counties in between are covered with water and suffering major washouts and bridge failures. Interstate 95 was closed from Interstate 26 north of St George to Interstate 20 in Florence. Other major roads such as Hwy 301, Hwy 15, Hwy 52 and portions of Hwy 17 are closed as well, presenting many problems for travelers and hampering emergency units reaching some people in need. Locally, rivers continue to rise, flooding more roads and homes. The hardest areas hit are along the Edisto River and low areas such as Bennetts Point, Prices Bridge, Boonie Doone, Jacksonboro and some areas of Jonesville. Fire-Rescue continued to operate their EOC and check on residents and roads throughout the day. Many roads remain impassable, which entire subdivisions unreachable. The Edisto River is expected to crest on Thursday at approximately 16-1/2 feet, just short of the record 17-1/2 feet recorded nearly 100 years ago. The Sheriff’s Office continues to staff three boats along the rivers to assist residents and evacuate people in need. Several Swift Water Rescue Teams from Tennessee were sent to Dorchester County and were available in the area.