Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 28 at 3:06AM EDT until October 1 at 3:30AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 28, 2024 - 12:06am
Expires:
September 28, 2024 - 12:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South
Carolina...
Saluda River At Saluda River at Chappells affecting Greenwood,
Saluda and Newberry Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Saluda River at Saluda River at Chappells.
* WHEN...Until early 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 2:15 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 26.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 2:15 AM EDT Saturday was 26.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage early Monday
morning.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor
rising water levels and take action if necessary.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 315 PM EDT.
Area Description:
Greenwood, SC; Newberry, SC; Saluda, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC