Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 27 at 1:31PM EDT until October 1 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 27, 2024 - 10:31am
Expires:
September 28, 2024 - 1:00am
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in South Carolina...
Saluda River At Saluda River at Chappells affecting Saluda,
Greenwood and Newberry Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Saluda River at Saluda River at Chappells.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Lowlands around and downstream from
Chappells become flooded. Cattle grazing river bottomland should
be moved to higher ground.
At 16.0 feet, Extensive farmland and river bottomland around and
downstream from Chappells become flooded.
At 18.0 feet, The Saluda River Campground including the Campground
Store downstream from Chappells becomes flooded. Campers should
move to higher ground.
At 21.0 feet, Extensive flooding occurs. Farmland and river
bottomland around and downstream from Chappells become flooded.
Much of the Saluda River Campground downstream from Chappells
become flooded.
At 26.0 feet, Flood water threatens SC Highway 34 one mile
southwest of Chappells and SC Highway 39 a quarter mile south of
Chappells.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:15 PM EDT Friday the stage was 18.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.4
feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
Monday morning. This is the highest level along the Saluda
River at Chappells since the historic flood event in October
2015.
- Flood stage is 14.0 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.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 400 AM EDT.
Area Description:
Greenwood, SC; Newberry, SC; Saluda, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC