Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 26 at 6:56PM EDT until September 29 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 26, 2024 - 3:56pm
Expires:
September 27, 2024 - 7:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended 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 late tonight 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.
At 16.0 feet, Extensive farmland and river bottomland around and
downstream from Chappells become flooded.
At 18.0 feet, The Saluda River Campground including the Campground
Store downstream from Chappells becomes flooded. Campers should
move to higher ground.
* 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
just after midnight tonight to a crest of 18.1 feet early
tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early
Saturday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 14.0 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 Friday morning at 1000 AM EDT.
Area Description:
Greenwood, SC; Newberry, SC; Saluda, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC