Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 26 at 8:51PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 26, 2024 - 5:51pm
Expires:
September 27, 2024 - 9:00am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Columbia SC has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in South Carolina...
Pee Dee River At Pee Dee River at Cheraw affecting Chesterfield
and Marlboro Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pee Dee River at Pee Dee River at Cheraw.
* WHEN...From late Saturday night until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, River bottomland downstream from cheraw
will begin to flood.
At 30.0 feet, The higher bank begins to flood. Large areas of
farmland and river bottomland near Cheraw will be flooded.
Portions of Riverside Park become flooded.
At 33.0 feet, Southeast of Wallace, water spreads onto Old River
Road between Community Road and Highway 912.
At 35.0 feet, Southeast of Wallace, Old River Road between
Community Road and Highway 912 will become flooded and may need to
be closed.
At 36.0 feet, Extensive overflow of the left bank will occur and
large areas of farmland near Cheraw will be flooded. Livestock and
farm equipment should be moved to higher ground.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 11.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early Sunday morning and continue rising to a crest of 36.1
feet Monday evening.
- Flood stage is 30.0 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.
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 afternoon at noon EDT.
Area Description:
Chesterfield, SC; Marlboro, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC