Flooded roadways are nearly impossible to see at night. Avoid
traveling in this area. Turn around, don't drown.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 945 AM EDT.
The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South
Carolina...
Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden affecting
Calhoun and Richland Counties.
Saluda River At Chappells affecting Saluda, Greenwood and
Newberry Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South
Carolina...
Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Calhoun, Lexington
and Richland Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Congaree River at Carolina Eastman.
* WHEN...Until Monday evening.
* 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 6:13 PM EDT Friday the stage was 119.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 114.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 6:13 PM EDT Friday was 119.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 120.7
feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
Sunday evening.
- Flood stage is 115.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood