8/7/2025 10:25:00 AM until 8/7/2025 10:30:00 PM

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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued bythis evening at 1030 PM EDT.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina... Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Richland, Lexington and Calhoun Counties. Saluda River At Saluda River at Chappells affecting Greenwood, Saluda and Newberry Counties. Congaree River At Congaree River at Congaree NP Near Gadsden affecting Richland and Calhoun Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Congaree River at Carolina Eastman. * WHEN...Until Sunday morning. * 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 10:11 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 118.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 114.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:11 AM EDT Thursday was 118.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 118.9 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 115.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood