Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 26 at 11:24AM 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...Major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of
record.
* WHERE...Wateree River at Lake Wateree.
* WHEN...From Friday afternoon until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 100.4 feet, The piers on the Wildlife Road bridge
over Singleton Creek become submerged.
At 102.5 feet, Roadways near Beaver Creek become flooded.
At 103.0 feet, Home owners on low lying property have to move
belongings out of basements or from under raised houses. Boat
launch on U.S. Highway 1 at the lake closed due to flood water.
At 105.0 feet, Roads and homes nearest the lake shore flood.
Flooded roads isolate areas extending from the lake shore.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 97.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 100.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early tomorrow afternoon and continue rising to 106.3 feet
Tuesday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 100.0 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:
Fairfield, SC; Kershaw, SC; Lancaster, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC