Dorchester County activated its emergency operations center Monday amid flooding along the Edisto River. While flooding has not been significant at this point in Dorchester County, rescue crews are stationed along the river and a command center is prepped for use at the Givhans Fire Department.

Do not drive into flooded areas. It takes just 12 inches of rushing water to carry away most cars. If floodwaters rise around your car, abandon the car and move to higher ground if you can do so safely. You and the vehicle can be quickly swept away.

Flooding continues Monday morning along the Edisto River. “Do not attempt to drive through flood waters,” the Colleton County Sheriff’s Office said while warning that several roads were becoming impassable due to rising water.

An emergency shelter was opened Sunday for residents looking to escape rising water along the Edisto River. The shelter, which began welcoming evacuees at 6 p.m., is located at the Colleton County Recreation Center at 208 Recreation Lane.

Bamberg and Orangeburg counties are under a flood warning, and evacuations have begun along the Edisto River in Colleton County.