Greenwood firefighters deal with flooding, drivers ignoring roadblocks
A downed power line blocks South County Road 1150 following heavy thunderstorms Thursday that brought flooding and storm damage to Greenwood. The Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department responded to multiple reports of downed power lines and trees during the storm.
- Heavy thunderstorms dumped 1.5 to 2.5 inches of rain across the Midland area Thursday, leaving roads flooded, trees and power lines down and volunteer firefighters busy responding to calls.
Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department Chief Ray LeBlanc said crews spent much of the storm responding to downed power lines and blocking flooded roads to keep drivers out of dangerous areas.
