Weather Alert in South Carolina
Flood Warning issued August 14 at 3:20PM EDT until August 18 at 5:45AM 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 Richland and Calhoun Counties. Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Lexington, Richland and Calhoun Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Congaree River at Carolina Eastman. * WHEN...Until early Monday 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 3:08 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 118.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 114.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Sunday morning and continue falling to 111.5 feet Tuesday 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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 330 AM EDT.
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