Most flooding deaths occur in vehicles. Never drive through a flooded roadway or around barricades. Turn around, don`t drown. Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and take action if necessary. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1100 PM EST.

Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in South Carolina... Wateree River Near Camden affecting Kershaw County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina... Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden affecting Calhoun and Richland Counties. Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Lexington, Calhoun and Richland Counties. Pee Dee River At Cheraw affecting Marlboro and Chesterfield Counties. Wateree River At Lake Wateree affecting Kershaw, Fairfield and Lancaster Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South Carolina... Saluda River At Chappells affecting Greenwood, Saluda and Newberry Counties. ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pee Dee River at Cheraw. * WHEN...Until Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, River bottomland downstream from cheraw will begin to flood. At 30.0 feet, The higher bank begins to flood. Large areas of farmland and river bottomland near Cheraw will be flooded. Portions of Riverside Park become flooded. At 33.0 feet, Southeast of Wallace, water spreads onto Old River Road between Community Road and Highway 912. At 35.0 feet, Southeast of Wallace, Old River Road between Community Road and Highway 912 will become flooded and may need to be closed. At 36.0 feet, Extensive overflow of the left bank will occur and large areas of farmland near Cheraw will be flooded. Livestock and farm equipment should be moved to higher ground. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM EST Saturday the stage was 35.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 AM EST Saturday was 38.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow evening and continue falling to 13.2 feet Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 30.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&