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...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Congaree River at Carolina Eastman.
* WHEN...From Friday evening until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 115.0 feet, Flooding occurs in low lying areas of the
Carolina Eastman Facility and at the Congaree National Park.
At 119.0 feet, Extensive flooding occurs in the Congaree National
Park. Some area farmland is flooded. Minor flooding occurs at the
Carolina Eastman Facility.
At 124.0 feet, Extensive flooding occurs at the Carolina Eastman
Facility with some access roads flooded. Extensive farmland
flooding occurs in the area.
At 126.0 feet, Extensive farmland and lowland flooding will occur
south of Columbia to Lake Marion. Water reaches the top of some
dikes at the Carolina Eastman Facility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 103.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 114.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow evening and continue rising to a crest of 124.0 feet
early Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 115.0 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:
Calhoun, SC; Lexington, SC; Richland, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC