Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 27 at 6:54AM 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...Major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of
record.
* WHERE...Wateree River at Lake Wateree.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 100.4 feet, The piers on the Wildlife Road bridge
over Singleton Creek become submerged.
At 102.5 feet, Roadways near Beaver Creek become flooded.
At 103.0 feet, Home owners on low lying property have to move
belongings out of basements or from under raised houses. Boat
launch on U.S. Highway 1 at the lake closed due to flood water.
At 105.0 feet, Roads and homes nearest the lake shore flood.
Flooded roads isolate areas extending from the lake shore.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 5:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 99.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 100.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 105.1
feet just after midnight tonight.
- Flood stage is 100.0 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:
Fairfield, SC; Kershaw, SC; Lancaster, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC