Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 26 at 11:24AM EDT until September 30 at 7:09PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 26, 2024 - 8:24am
Expires:
September 27, 2024 - 1:00am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Columbia SC has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in South Carolina...
Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Lexington, Richland
and Calhoun Counties.
Congaree River At Congaree River at Congaree NP Near Gadsden
affecting Richland and Calhoun Counties.
Congaree River At Congaree River at Columbia affecting Lexington
and Richland Counties.
Enoree River At Whitmire affecting Newberry and Union Counties.
Wateree River At Lake Wateree affecting Fairfield, Lancaster and
Kershaw Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Enoree River at Whitmire.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning to Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, River bottomland near and downstream from
Whitmire become flooded.
At 28.0 feet, The Coleman Aughtry Road along the river becomes
flooded. Do not drive into flooded roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 14.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 25.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
Saturday morning to a crest of 28.0 feet early Sunday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday evening.
- Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Most flooding deaths occur in vehicles. Never drive through a
flooded roadway or around barricades. Turn around, don't drown.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Flooded roadways are nearly impossible to see at night. Avoid
traveling in this area. Turn around, don't drown.
Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor
rising water levels and take action if necessary.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 400 AM EDT.
Area Description:
Newberry, SC; Union, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC