Headline:
Flood Advisory issued October 12 at 9:37PM EDT until October 15 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 12, 2026 - 6:37pm
Expires:
October 13, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in South
Carolina...
Congaree River At Congaree River at Columbia affecting Richland and
Lexington 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 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 PM EDT Monday the stage was 12.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 19.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.4 feet
just after midnight tonight.
- Action stage is 10.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning at 1000 AM EDT.
Area Description:
Lexington, SC; Richland, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov