Roadways in South Carolina Flooded After Nearly 6 Inches of Rain Falls Overnight

Heavy rainfall caused major roadways to flood in Sumter, South Carolina, on Monday, March 27.

Sumter received almost 6 inches of rain overnight, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).

The Sumter Police Department asked drivers to use “extra caution” as some roads were still underwater midday Monday.

The footage, released by the Sumter PD, shows South Pike East submerged in floodwater. Credit: Sumter Police Department via Storyful

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