Headline:
Flood Warning issued November 7 at 4:25AM EST until November 12 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 7, 2024 - 1:25am
Expires:
November 7, 2024 - 1:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South
Carolina...
North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg affecting Orangeburg County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...North Fork Edisto River at Orangeburg.
* WHEN...From early this morning to early Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Some minor flooding occurs along the
boardwalk at Edisto Gardens. Downstream from the Highway 301
bridge, some roads off Chiquita street near the river begin to
flood.
At 10.0 feet, Farmland and lowlands along Highway 301 near
Orangeburg become flooded at stages above 10 ft.
At 11.0 feet, The river exceeds levee diking at stages above 11
ft. Large areas in the city of Orangeburg will be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:00 AM EST Thursday the stage was 8.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.7
feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood
stage early Monday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 8.0 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.
Flooded roadways are nearly impossible to see at night. Avoid
traveling in this area. Turn around, don't drown.
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 430 PM EST.
Area Description:
Orangeburg, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC