Headline:
Flood Warning issued November 7 at 9:34AM EST until November 11 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 7, 2024 - 6:34am
Expires:
November 7, 2024 - 8:00pm
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in South Carolina...
North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg affecting Orangeburg County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...North Fork Edisto River at Orangeburg.
* WHEN...Until early Monday morning.
* 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.
At 14.0 feet, The dike along the river in the city of Orangeburg
will be topped. Extensive areas of the city including US Highway
301 and the Edisto Memorial Gardens will be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 AM EST Thursday the stage was 10.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.0
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early
Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Flooded roadways are nearly impossible to see at night. Avoid
traveling in this area. Turn around, don't drown.
Report any flooding directly to the Columbia National Weather
Service at 803 234 4115 when it is safe to do so. You can also send
reports by Facebook or Twitter to NWSColumbia or by e-mail at
NWS.Columbia@noaa.gov.
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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 1100 PM EST.
Area Description:
Orangeburg, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC