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Floods, Flash Warnings, and Climate Shifts | Charleston News
Torrential rains slammed Harrison and Marion Counties, triggering flash floods that stranded motorists, forced schools to cancel their first day, and even trapped a mother and her three kids in a submerged vehicle—rescue crews pulled them to safety. Emergency teams scrambled as Simpson Creek hit record levels, flooding school facilities and straining infrastructure. With the National Weather Service warning of life-threatening conditions, state and local crews assess damage as waters recede. But beneath the chaos lies a deeper concern: just two years ago, the region battled drought—now it’s…
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