Headline:
Flood Warning issued November 7 at 6:18AM EST until November 11 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 7, 2024 - 3:18am
Expires:
November 7, 2024 - 6:00pm
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in South Carolina...
North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg affecting Orangeburg County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...North Fork Edisto River at Orangeburg.
* WHEN...Until early Monday 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.
At 12.0 feet, Secondary roads near Orangeburg become flooded at
stages above 12 ft. Extensive farmland and lowlands downstream
from Orangeburg will be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:00 AM EST Thursday the stage was 9.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.7
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early
Sunday 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.
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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 900 PM EST.
Area Description:
Orangeburg, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC