Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 26 at 2:51PM EDT until September 29 at 11:21AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 26, 2024 - 11:51am
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...
Stevens Creek Near Modoc affecting Edgefield and McCormick
Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Stevens Creek near Modoc.
* WHEN...From Friday morning to late Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Farmland along Stevens Creek above the US
Highway 23 bridge near Modoc becomes flooded.
At 26.0 feet, Low lying and flood prone areas near Martin Town
Road become flooded. Residents along Stevens Creek in the
Riverhills subdivision should take precautions to protect life and
property from flooding waters.
At 28.0 feet, The Garrett Road bridge over Stevens Creek below
Clarks Hill will flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:00 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 3.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow morning to a crest of 30.6 feet early tomorrow
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday
morning.
- 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:
Edgefield, SC; McCormick, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC