Storm's Local Impact Already Evident, More to Come

Greg Wilson/Anderson Observer

Heavy rainfall from the incoming tropic storm is already on display in Anderson County. At least 3.5 inches of rain fell overnight and has already caused some problems.

Overnight, more than 20 trees are down due to heavy rainfall and wind and more than 200 are without electricity in Anderson County.

The county’s emergency management center is open and monitoring the storm, which is expected to bring as much as another eight inches of rain to the area before ending tomorrow.

Residents in low-lying areas are being notified and the county’s emergency shelter at Hope Missions was open last night and will remain open through the duration of the storm and its impact.

School districts, which have called off in-school classes for tomorrow in favor of e-Learning, are most concerned about loss of electricity and roof leaks and will evaluate their buildings after the storm passes Friday.

The storm’s current track, which is subject to change, puts the county in the path for heavy rain and currently a minor threat of tornadoes as the system moves closer overnight tonight.

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