Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 26 at 11:24AM EDT until October 1 at 9:03PM 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...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Congaree River at Congaree River at Columbia.
* WHEN...From Saturday evening to late Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Flooding occurs in flood prone areas near
and downstream from Columbia. Flooding also occurs on parts of the
Cayce and West Columbia river walk.
At 13.0 feet, Flooding occurs in flood prone areas near and
downstream from Columbia. Flooding also occurs over much of the
Cayce and West Columbia river walk.
At 14.0 feet, Roads in low lying areas and swampland downstream
from Columbia become flooded. Most of the Cayce and West Columbia
river walk is flooded.
At 16.0 feet, Old State Road, SC 66, below Cayce becomes flooded.
At 19.0 feet, Extensive swampland and large areas of farmland and
pasture land downstream from Columbia become flooded.
At 21.0 feet, Extensive swampland and large areas of farmland and
pasture land downstream from Columbia are flooded.
At 24.0 feet, Flooding also occurs in the Cayce Quarry.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 4.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 19.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
Saturday evening to a crest of 22.6 feet Sunday evening. It
will then fall below flood stage late Monday evening.
- Flood stage is 19.0 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:
Lexington, SC; Richland, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC