Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 28 at 2:46PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 28, 2024 - 11:46am
Expires:
September 29, 2024 - 12:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South
Carolina...
Wateree River Near Wateree River Nr. Camden affecting Kershaw
County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South
Carolina...
Wateree River At Lake Wateree affecting Kershaw, Fairfield and
Lancaster Counties.
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...Wateree River at Lake Wateree.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 100.4 feet, The piers on the Wildlife Road bridge
over Singleton Creek become submerged.
At 102.5 feet, Roadways near Beaver Creek become flooded.
At 103.0 feet, Home owners on low lying property have to move
belongings out of basements or from under raised houses. Boat
launch on U.S. Highway 1 at the lake closed due to flood water.
At 105.0 feet, Roads and homes nearest the lake shore flood.
Flooded roads isolate areas extending from the lake shore.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:00 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 105.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 100.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 1:00 PM EDT Saturday was 105.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 106.0
feet just after midnight tonight.
- Flood stage is 100.0 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.
Most flooding deaths occur in vehicles. Never drive through a
flooded roadway or around barricades. Turn around, don't drown.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 300 AM EDT.
Area Description:
Fairfield, SC; Kershaw, SC; Lancaster, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC