Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 27 at 6:54AM EDT until September 29 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 27, 2024 - 3:54am
Expires:
September 27, 2024 - 4:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South
Carolina...
Congaree River At Congaree River at Congaree NP Near Gadsden
affecting Calhoun and Richland Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South
Carolina...
Wateree River Near Wateree River Nr. Camden affecting Kershaw
County.
Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Calhoun, Richland
and Lexington Counties.
Congaree River At Congaree River at Columbia affecting Richland
and Lexington Counties.
Pee Dee River At Pee Dee River at Cheraw affecting Marlboro and
Chesterfield Counties.
Saluda River At Saluda River at Chappells affecting Newberry,
Saluda and Greenwood Counties.
Stevens Creek Near Modoc affecting McCormick and Edgefield
Counties.
Enoree River At Whitmire affecting Newberry and Union Counties.
Wateree River At Lake Wateree affecting Kershaw, Lancaster and
Fairfield Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Stevens Creek near Modoc.
* WHEN...Until early Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Farmland along Stevens Creek above the US
Highway 23 bridge near Modoc becomes flooded.
At 26.0 feet, Low lying and flood prone areas near Martin Town
Road become flooded. Residents along Stevens Creek in the
Riverhills subdivision should take precautions to protect life and
property from flooding waters.
At 28.0 feet, The Garrett Road bridge over Stevens Creek below
Clarks Hill will flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 32.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 6:00 AM EDT Friday was 32.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.0
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
early tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor
rising water levels and take action if necessary.
Most flooding deaths occur in vehicles. Never drive through a
flooded roadway or around barricades. Turn around, don't drown.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 700 PM EDT.
Area Description:
Edgefield, SC; McCormick, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC