Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 26 at 10:22PM EDT until September 30 at 6:40PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 26, 2024 - 7:22pm
Expires:
September 27, 2024 - 7:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South
Carolina...
Wateree River Near Wateree River Nr. Camden affecting Kershaw
County.
Congaree River At Congaree River at Congaree NP Near Gadsden
affecting Richland and Calhoun Counties.
Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Lexington, Richland
and Calhoun Counties.
Saluda River At Saluda River at Chappells affecting Newberry,
Greenwood and Saluda Counties.
Stevens Creek Near Modoc affecting Edgefield and McCormick
Counties.
Enoree River At Whitmire affecting Newberry and Union Counties.
Wateree River At Lake Wateree affecting Kershaw, Fairfield and
Lancaster Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South
Carolina...
Pee Dee River At Pee Dee River at Cheraw affecting Marlboro and
Chesterfield Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wateree River near Wateree River Nr. Camden.
* WHEN...From Friday afternoon to Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 27.0 feet, Access road in the Wild Turkey Lane
Community near Camden becomes flooded. River bottomland between
Camden and Lugoff begins to flood.
At 29.0 feet, Portions of the Invista Plant property in Lugoff
become flooded.
At 32.0 feet, Livestock may become cut off on small islands
downstream from Camden.
At 35.0 feet, Fairview Plant Road near the river floods. Flood
water backs up into Five and Twenty Mile Creek west of Camden.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 16.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 27.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 33.2 feet early
Saturday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
Sunday evening.
- Flood stage is 27.0 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:
Kershaw, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC