Headline:
Flood Advisory issued October 13 at 11:08AM EDT until October 15 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 13, 2026 - 8:08am
Expires:
October 13, 2026 - 8:15pm
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 10:00 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 11.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 19.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 4.6 feet Sunday
morning.
- 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 this evening at 1115 PM EDT.
Area Description:
Lexington, SC; Richland, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov