Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 26 at 6:39PM EDT until September 29 at 12:31PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 26, 2024 - 3:39pm
Expires:
September 27, 2024 - 6:15am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Columbia SC has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in South Carolina...
Saluda River At Saluda River at Chappells affecting Newberry,
Saluda and Greenwood Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Saluda River at Saluda River at Chappells.
* WHEN...From Friday evening to early Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Lowlands around and downstream from
Chappells become flooded. Cattle grazing river bottomland should
be moved to higher ground. This will impapact the Saluda River
Resort.
At 16.0 feet, Extensive farmland and river bottomland around and
downstream from Chappells become flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:15 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 8.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tomorrow evening to a crest of 14.3 feet Saturday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 14.0 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 Friday morning at 915 AM EDT.
Area Description:
Greenwood, SC; Newberry, SC; Saluda, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC