Flood Warning issued May 14 at 6:30AM EDT until May 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

…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, Calhoun
and Lexington Counties.

Saluda River At Saluda River at Chappells affecting Saluda,
Greenwood and Newberry Counties.

* WHAT…Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE…Congaree River at Carolina Eastman.

* WHEN…Until Saturday 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 5:45 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 119.2 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 114.0 feet.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 5:45 AM EDT Wednesday was 119.2 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 120.1
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage Friday morning.
– Flood stage is 115.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood