Flash Flood Watch Extended Across Area Until Friday

Heavy rain led to flooding and evacuations across the Upstate Thursday, and more rain is expected overnight into Friday.

A flash flood watch is in effect through Friday morning for the Upstate, including Abbeville, Anderson, greater Greenville, greater Oconee and. greater Pickens.  In northeast Georgia, the watch area includes Elbert, Franklin, Habersham, Hart, Rabun and Stephens counties.

Water levels are expected to rise in streams and creeks across the warned area. Poorly drained urban areas and low lying areas near streams and creeks will be especially vulnerable to flooding.