…The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in South
Carolina…
Congaree River At Congaree River at Columbia affecting Richland
and Lexington Counties.
* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE…Congaree River at Congaree River at Columbia.
* WHEN…Until Monday evening.
* IMPACTS…At 10.0 feet, Flooding occurs in flood prone areas near
and downstream from Columbia. Flooding also occurs on parts of the
Cayce and West Columbia river walk.
At 13.0 feet, Flooding occurs in flood prone areas near and
downstream from Columbia. Flooding also occurs over much of the
Cayce and West Columbia river walk.
At 14.0 feet, Roads in low lying areas and swampland downstream
from Columbia become flooded. Most of the Cayce and West Columbia
river walk is flooded.
At 16.0 feet, Old State Road, SC 66, below Cayce becomes flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 9:00 PM EST Thursday the stage was 9.8 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 19.0 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.4
feet early Saturday morning.
– Action stage is 10.0 feet.
– Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood