Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 27 at 9:29AM EDT until September 29 at 5:49PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 27, 2024 - 6:29am
Expires:
September 27, 2024 - 8:00pm
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in South Carolina...
Stevens Creek Near Modoc affecting Edgefield and McCormick
Counties.
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...Stevens Creek near Modoc.
* WHEN...Until 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.
At 35.0 feet, Briggs Road threatened by flood water.
At 41.0 feet, Extensive farmland and bottomland along Stevens
Creek near Modoc and Clarks Hill become flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 36.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:00 AM EDT Friday was 36.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 39.6
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
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.
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.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 1100 PM EDT.
Area Description:
Edgefield, SC; McCormick, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC