Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 27 at 11:03AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 27, 2024 - 8:03am
Expires:
September 27, 2024 - 9:15pm
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in South Carolina...
Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Richland, Lexington
and Calhoun Counties.
Saluda River At Saluda River at Chappells affecting Saluda,
Greenwood and Newberry Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Congaree River at Carolina Eastman.
* WHEN...From this morning until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 115.0 feet, Flooding occurs in low lying areas of the
Carolina Eastman Facility and at the Congaree National Park.
At 119.0 feet, Extensive flooding occurs in the Congaree National
Park. Some area farmland is flooded. Minor flooding occurs at the
Carolina Eastman Facility.
At 124.0 feet, Extensive flooding occurs at the Carolina Eastman
Facility with some access roads flooded. Extensive farmland
flooding occurs in the area.
At 126.0 feet, Extensive farmland and lowland flooding will occur
south of Columbia to Lake Marion. Water reaches the top of some
dikes at the Carolina Eastman Facility.
At 127.0 feet, Portions of the Carolina Eastman facility have to
be evacuated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 115.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 114.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:00 AM EDT Friday was 115.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 126.0
feet Sunday evening.
- Flood stage is 115.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 1215 AM EDT.
Area Description:
Calhoun, SC; Lexington, SC; Richland, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC