…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South
Carolina…
Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Richland, Calhoun
and Lexington Counties.
Congaree River At Congaree River at Congaree NP Near Gadsden
affecting Richland and Calhoun Counties.
…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South
Carolina…
Pee Dee River At Pee Dee River at Cheraw affecting Marlboro and
Chesterfield Counties.
* WHAT…Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE…Congaree River at Carolina Eastman.
* WHEN…From late tonight to late Monday evening.
* 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 8:28 PM EST Thursday the stage was 112.6 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 114.0 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise above flood stage
just after midnight tonight to a crest of 120.7 feet Saturday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday
evening.
– Flood stage is 115.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood