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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 Calhoun and Richland Counties.
Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Calhoun, Richland and Lexington 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 3:47 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 115.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 114.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:47 AM EDT Wednesday was 117.7 feet. - Forecast...The river has crested and will fall below flood stage later this morning. - 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 this afternoon at 400 PM EDT.
Data from the National Weather Service
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