Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 13 at 5:36AM EDT until October 15 at 11:51AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 13, 2026 - 2:36am
Expires:
October 13, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South
Carolina...
Congaree River At Congaree River at Congaree NP Near Gadsden
affecting Calhoun and Richland Counties.
Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Calhoun, Lexington and
Richland Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Congaree River at Carolina Eastman.
* WHEN...Until Thursday 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 5:04 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 117.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 114.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 5:04 AM EDT Tuesday was 117.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 119.0 feet
this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow
morning.
- Flood stage is 115.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Most flooding deaths occur in vehicles. Never drive through a flooded
roadway or around barricades. Turn around, don't drown.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 700 PM EDT.
Area Description:
Calhoun, SC; Lexington, SC; Richland, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov