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Flood Warning
ActiveCalhoun, SC; Lexington, SC; Richland, SC
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Immediate
Certainty
Observed
Details
...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 Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 115.0 feet, Flooding occurs in low lying areas of the Carolina Eastman Facility and at the Congaree National Park.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:02 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 117.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 114.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning and continue falling to 106.5 feet Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 115.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
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.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 915 AM EDT.
Data from the National Weather Service
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