UPDATE: The current flood advisory for Aiken and Lexington counties will be expiring at 12:15 a.m.

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The advisory was active for Aiken and Lexington counties.

"The Flood Advisory will expire at 12:15 a.m. early this morning for a portion of central South Carolina, including the following areas, Aiken and Lexington. The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures," explains the NWS Columbia SC.

The advisory is in effect until 12:15 a.m.

Source: The National Weather Service

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This story was originally published July 17, 2026 at 10:21 PM.