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 Congaree NP Near Gadsden. * WHEN...Until late Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Flooding begins in the Congaree National Park. This will begin to produce flooding of portions of the lower boardwalk. At 17.0 feet, The access road to the Sandy Run subdivision becomes flooded. The lower boardwalk in the Congaree National Park becomes flooded by Cedar Creek. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 16.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM EDT Saturday was 16.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected hover around 16.2 feet into tonight before falling below flood stage Monday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood