Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor water levels and take action if necessary. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at midnight EDT.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina... Congaree River at Congaree NP near Gadsden affecting Calhoun and Richland Counties. Congaree River at Carolina Eastman affecting Lexington, Calhoun and Richland Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Congaree River at Carolina Eastman. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow 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 8:00 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 116.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 114.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 AM EDT Saturday was 116.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 116.9 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 115.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood