Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 29 at 6:51AM EDT until October 2 at 2:36AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 29, 2024 - 3:51am
Expires:
September 29, 2024 - 4:00pm
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in South Carolina...
Enoree River At Whitmire affecting Union and Newberry Counties.
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Enoree River at Whitmire.
* WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, River bottomland near and downstream from
Whitmire become flooded.
At 28.0 feet, The Coleman Aughtry Road along the river becomes
flooded. Do not drive into flooded roadways.
At 32.0 feet, Flood water threatens to flood SC Highway 121 and US
Highway 176 north of Whitmire.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:30 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 32.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 25.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 6:30 AM EDT Sunday was 32.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Tuesday morning and continue falling to 16.6 feet early
Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 25.0 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.
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 700 PM EDT.
Area Description:
Newberry, SC; Union, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC