Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 27 at 9:52PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 27, 2024 - 6:52pm
Expires:
September 28, 2024 - 7:00pm
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Columbia SC has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in South Carolina...
North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg affecting Orangeburg County.
...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in South Carolina...
Wateree River Near Wateree River Nr. Camden affecting Kershaw
County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Wateree River near Wateree River Nr. Camden.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 27.0 feet, Access road in the Wild Turkey Lane
Community near Camden becomes flooded. River bottomland between
Camden and Lugoff begins to flood.
At 29.0 feet, Portions of the Invista Plant property in Lugoff
become flooded.
At 32.0 feet, Livestock may become cut off on small islands
downstream from Camden.
At 35.0 feet, Fairview Plant Road near the river floods. Flood
water backs up into Five and Twenty Mile Creek west of Camden.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM EDT Friday the stage was 30.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 27.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:00 PM EDT Friday was 30.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 35.8
feet Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 27.0 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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Saturday evening at 1000 PM EDT.
Area Description:
Kershaw, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC