Active AlertsColumbia, SC

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Calhoun, Richland and Lexington Counties. Congaree River At Congaree River at Congaree NP Near Gadsden affecting Calhoun and Richland Counties.
What: Moderate flooding is forecast.
Where: Congaree River at Carolina Eastman.
When: Until Thursday 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 8:00 AM EDT Monday the stage was 114.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 114.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning to a crest of 119.7 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 115.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 late tonight at 200 AM EDT.

The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in South Carolina Congaree River At Congaree River at Columbia affecting Lexington and Richland Counties.
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
Where: Congaree River at Congaree River at Columbia.
When: Until late Wednesday night.
Impacts: At 10.0 feet, Flooding occurs on parts of the Cayce and West Columbia Riverwalk. At 12.5 feet, Most of the West Columbia Riverwalk between Gervais Street and SC 12 is underwater. At 14.0 feet, Roads in low lying areas and swampland downstream from Columbia become flooded. Most of the Cayce and West Columbia Riverwalk is flooded. At 6.5 feet, The lowest parts of the West Columbia Riverwalk between Gervais Street and SC 12 begin to flood.
Additional Details: - At 9:00 AM EDT Monday the stage was 9.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.9 feet just after midnight tonight. - Action stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1000 PM EDT.