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Governor Warns of Unprecedented flooding in Berkeley, Dorchester, and Colleton Counties.

South Carolina Public Radio

Published October 8, 2015 at 2:26 PM EDT

Raging waters of the Columbia Canal, Tue, Oct 6. Flood waters eventually breached the canal, which is the source of Columbia's drinking water.

In the next 72 hours, the Jamestown area is anticipating flooding from the Santee River. Givhans Ferry also anticipates another 1 to 2 feet of water as a result of flooding on the Edisto River. Governor Haley urges residents to take this situation seriously and consider evacuation.

Flood waters are expected to remain for several days. Officials are also warning residents of Georgetown to consider evacuation. Citizens can call EMD at 1-866-246-0133 with questions. In an emergency call 911.