Flash Flooding Risk to the Upstate as Creeks Overflow
The Greenville, Simpsonville, Mauldin area experienced about 5-6″ of rain today. Most of it fell very quickly this morning from about 9am to noon with a little let up at lunchtime. The rains then came back. There were lots of news stories about damage and flooded out roads throughout the Upstate. We saw images all over Facebook of various creeks that had risen significantly. The images below are from the River Walk neighborhood where Gilder Creek runs through it.
I had a chance to chat with a neighbor who said he’s lived here 20 years and never seen it quite like this. As I understand it, there have been a couple of rain events over the past 20 years where they have had an overflowing creek that has taken out a walking bridge or two. I’m not aware of any flooding that has happened to anyone’s home in the neighborhood. The good news is the water has finally started to recede.
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John Murphy
Husband of 34 years to my college sweetheart, Janet Murphy (@janetmurphydesign on Instagram). Together we have 6 wonderful children from ages 15-31 and 5 grandchildren. I’ve been a licensed REALTOR since 2003 and broker since 2007. I also am a cost segregation specialist helping building owners and real estate investors maximize their tax deductions, save thousands on their income taxes and increase their cash flow. If you’re a building owner you probably haven’t done a study…let’s connect. There is no obligation. We can run an estimate for you and really every building should be evaluated if the basis is over $150,000. I can work all over the country and not just here in the Upstate. We relocated to Greenville, SC for the lifestyle, lower cost of living, amazing amenities in the area and the growth opportunity for business and real estate. We absolutely love it here!
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