Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 28 at 11:36AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 28, 2024 - 8:36am
Expires:
September 28, 2024 - 8:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South
Carolina...
Wateree River Near Wateree River Nr. Camden affecting Kershaw
County.
Congaree River At Congaree River at Columbia affecting Lexington
and Richland Counties.
North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg affecting Orangeburg County.
Saluda River At Saluda River at Chappells affecting Newberry,
Greenwood and Saluda Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South
Carolina...Georgia...
Pee Dee River At Pee Dee River at Cheraw affecting Chesterfield
and Marlboro Counties.
Savannah River at Augusta At Savannah River at Augusta affecting
Aiken and Richmond Counties.
Stevens Creek Near Modoc affecting Edgefield and McCormick
Counties.
Enoree River At Whitmire affecting Newberry and Union Counties.
Congaree River At Congaree River at Congaree NP Near Gadsden
affecting Richland and Calhoun Counties.
Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Lexington, Richland
and Calhoun Counties.
Wateree River At Lake Wateree affecting Kershaw, Fairfield and
Lancaster 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 8:00 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 122.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 114.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:30 AM EDT Saturday was 123.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 126.0
feet Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 115.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
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 this evening at 1145 PM EDT.
Area Description:
Calhoun, SC; Lexington, SC; Richland, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC