Weather Alert in South Carolina
Flood Warning issued August 12 at 9:54PM EDT until August 17 at 9:30AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
AREAS AFFECTED: Calhoun, SC; Lexington, SC; Richland, SC
DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South Carolina... Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Calhoun, Richland and Lexington Counties. Congaree River At Congaree River at Congaree NP Near Gadsden affecting Calhoun and Richland Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Congaree River at Carolina Eastman. * WHEN...Until late Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 115.0 feet, Flooding occurs in low lying areas of the Carolina Eastman Facility and at the Congaree National Park. At 119.0 feet, Extensive flooding occurs in the Congaree National Park. Some area farmland is flooded. Minor flooding occurs at the Carolina Eastman Facility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 117.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 114.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 120.4 feet early Wednesday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 115.0 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 1000 AM EDT.
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