…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South
Carolina…
Congaree River At Congaree River at Congaree NP Near Gadsden
affecting Richland and Calhoun Counties.
Pee Dee River At Pee Dee River at Cheraw affecting Marlboro and
Chesterfield Counties.
Enoree River At Whitmire affecting Union and Newberry Counties.
…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South
Carolina…
Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Richland, Lexington
and Calhoun Counties.
* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE…Congaree River at Carolina Eastman.
* WHEN…Until early Monday afternoon.
* 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 6:40 PM EST Friday the stage was 118.7 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 114.0 feet.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 6:40 PM EST Friday was 118.7 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to 119.3 feet early
Saturday afternoon, then fall below flood stage early Sunday
afternoon to 113.0 feet early Monday afternoon. before rising
again.
– Flood stage is 115.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood