…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.
Saluda River At Saluda River at Chappells affecting Saluda,
Newberry and Greenwood Counties.
…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South
Carolina…
Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Lexington, Richland
and Calhoun Counties.
* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE…Saluda River at Saluda River at Chappells.
* WHEN…Until Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS…At 14.0 feet, Lowlands around and downstream from
Chappells become flooded. Cattle grazing river bottomland should
be moved to higher ground.
At 16.0 feet, Extensive farmland and river bottomland around and
downstream from Chappells become flooded.
At 18.0 feet, The Saluda River Campground including the Campground
Store downstream from Chappells becomes flooded. Campers should
move to higher ground.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 8:15 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 16.7 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:15 PM EDT Tuesday was 16.7 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.6
feet Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage
Wednesday evening.
– Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood