Weather Alert in South Carolina
Flood Warning issued August 13 at 4:12AM EDT until August 17 at 9:30AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
AREAS AFFECTED: Calhoun, SC; Lexington, SC; Richland, SC
DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina... Congaree River At Congaree River at Congaree NP Near Gadsden affecting Calhoun and Richland Counties. Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Calhoun, Richland and Lexington Counties. * WHAT...Moderate 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 2:04 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 119.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 114.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:04 AM EDT Wednesday was 119.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 120.4 feet this 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 this afternoon at 415 PM EDT.
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