Most flooding deaths occur in vehicles. Never drive through a
flooded roadway or around barricades. 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 bylate tonight at 130 AM EDT.
The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South
Carolina...
Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Lexington, Calhoun
and Richland Counties.
Congaree River At Congaree River at Congaree NP Near Gadsden
affecting Calhoun and Richland Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Congaree River at Carolina Eastman.
* WHEN...From this evening to early 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 11:15 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 108.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 114.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this evening to a crest of 120.0 feet early tomorrow
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday
morning.
- Flood stage is 115.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood