Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 14 at 3:54AM EDT until October 15 at 9:53AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 14, 2026 - 12:54am
Expires:
October 14, 2026 - 1:00pm
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, Richland and
Lexington Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:47 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 115.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 114.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 3:47 AM EDT Wednesday was 117.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river has crested and will fall below flood stage
later this 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 afternoon at 400 PM EDT.
Area Description:
Calhoun, SC; Lexington, SC; Richland, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov