…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.
…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South
Carolina…
Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Lexington, Richland
and Calhoun Counties.
North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg affecting Orangeburg County.
Saluda River At Saluda River at Chappells affecting Greenwood,
Newberry and Saluda Counties.
* WHAT…Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE…Congaree River at Carolina Eastman.
* WHEN…Until early Saturday 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 8:14 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 119.3 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 114.0 feet.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:14 PM EDT Wednesday was 119.5 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Friday afternoon and continue falling to 109.2 feet
Monday evening.
– Flood stage is 115.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood