Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 26 at 10:22PM EDT until October 2 at 6:19AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 26, 2024 - 7:22pm
Expires:
September 27, 2024 - 7:30am
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in South Carolina...
Congaree River at Columbia affecting Lexington
and Richland Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Congaree River at Congaree River at Columbia.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning to Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Flooding occurs in flood prone areas near
and downstream from Columbia. Flooding also occurs on parts of the
Cayce and West Columbia river walk.
At 13.0 feet, Flooding occurs in flood prone areas near and
downstream from Columbia. Flooding also occurs over much of the
Cayce and West Columbia river walk.
At 14.0 feet, Roads in low lying areas and swampland downstream
from Columbia become flooded. Most of the Cayce and West Columbia
river walk is flooded.
At 16.0 feet, Old State Road, SC 66, below Cayce becomes flooded.
At 19.0 feet, Extensive swampland and large areas of farmland and
pasture land downstream from Columbia become flooded.
At 21.0 feet, Extensive swampland and large areas of farmland and
pasture land downstream from Columbia are flooded.
At 24.0 feet, Flooding also occurs in the Cayce Quarry.
At 28.0 feet, Flooding begins in low lying areas of the Riverland
Park subdivision in Cayce.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 7.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 19.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late Saturday morning to a crest of 27.1 feet Sunday evening.
It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday 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.
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.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 1030 AM EDT.
Area Description:
Lexington, SC; Richland, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC