Active AlertsBlythewood, SC

The National Weather Service in Columbia SC has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in South Carolina Congaree River At Congaree River at Congaree NP Near Gadsden affecting Calhoun and Richland Counties.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Congaree River at Congaree NP Near Gadsden.
When: From this evening to tomorrow evening.
Impacts: At 15.0 feet, Flooding begins in the Congaree National Park. This will begin to produce flooding of portions of the lower boardwalk. At 17.0 feet, The access road to the Sandy Run subdivision becomes flooded. The lower boardwalk in the Congaree National Park becomes flooded by Cedar Creek.
Additional Details: - At 1:00 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 14.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.0 feet this evening, then fluctuate around 15 feet through much of Friday before beginning to fall. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and take action if necessary. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 200 AM EDT.