…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 Richland, Lexington
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 7:43 PM EST Friday the stage was 116.8 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 114.0 feet.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:43 PM EST Friday was 117.7 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 117.5
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late
tonight.
– Flood stage is 115.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood