Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 26 at 12:18PM EDT until September 30 at 7:48AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 26, 2024 - 9:18am
Expires:
September 27, 2024 - 1:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South
Carolina...
Wateree River Near Wateree River Nr. Camden affecting Kershaw
County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wateree River near Wateree River Nr. Camden.
* WHEN...From Friday evening to Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 27.0 feet, Access road in the Wild Turkey Lane
Community will be flooded. River bottomland between Camden and
Lugoff begins to flood.
At 29.0 feet, Portions of the Invista Plant property in Lugoff
become flooded.
At 32.0 feet, Livestock may become cut off on small islands
downstream from Camden.
At 35.0 feet, Fairview Plant Road near the river floods. Flood
water backs up into Five and Twenty Mile Creek west of Camden.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:00 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 13.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 27.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow evening to a crest of 33.9 feet early Saturday
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday
morning.
- Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor
rising water levels and take action if necessary.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Most flooding deaths occur in vehicles. Never drive through a
flooded roadway or around barricades. Turn around, don't drown.
Flooded roadways are nearly impossible to see at night. Avoid
traveling in this area. Turn around, don't drown.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 400 AM EDT.
Area Description:
Kershaw, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC