Thunderstorms drenching Walhalla

The National Weather Service has placed Oconee County a flash flood warning until 3:30 this afternoon. Authorities are appealing to the driving public to slow down and exercise special caution, as many of roadways are fast becoming slick and hazardous. Walhalla has been forced to detour the S. College and S. Broad intersection, and the plan is to close parts or all of three other streets:  Tulip Drive, Lakeside Drive, and Branch Street.  Unfortunately, the forecasts show things getting wetter before they get better.