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Flood Warning
ActiveCalhoun, SC; Richland, SC
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour 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, Lexington and Richland Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Congaree River at Congaree River at Congaree NP Near Gadsden.
* WHEN...Until Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Flooding begins in the Congaree National Park. This will begin to produce flooding of portions of the lower boardwalk. At 17.0 feet, The access road to the Sandy Run subdivision becomes flooded. The lower boardwalk in the Congaree National Park becomes flooded by Cedar Creek.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:00 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 16.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:00 AM EDT Tuesday was 16.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.9 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 15.0 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 evening at 700 PM EDT.
Data from the National Weather Service
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