Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 27 at 9:52PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 27, 2024 - 6:52pm
Expires:
September 28, 2024 - 7:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South
Carolina...Georgia...
Congaree River At Congaree River at Columbia affecting Lexington
and Richland Counties.
Pee Dee River At Pee Dee River at Cheraw affecting Chesterfield
and Marlboro Counties.
Saluda River At Saluda River at Chappells affecting Saluda,
Newberry and Greenwood Counties.
Savannah River at Augusta At Savannah River at Augusta affecting
Richmond and Aiken Counties.
Stevens Creek Near Modoc affecting McCormick and Edgefield
Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South
Carolina...
Enoree River At Whitmire affecting Union and Newberry Counties.
Congaree River At Congaree River at Congaree NP Near Gadsden
affecting Calhoun and Richland Counties.
Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Lexington, Calhoun
and Richland Counties.
Wateree River At Lake Wateree affecting Lancaster, Fairfield and
Kershaw Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Congaree River at Carolina Eastman.
* WHEN...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 7:52 PM EDT Friday the stage was 120.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 114.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:52 PM EDT Friday was 120.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 126.0
feet early Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 115.0 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:
Calhoun, SC; Lexington, SC; Richland, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC