8/13/2025 9:32:00 AM until 8/13/2025 9:45:00 PM

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by this evening at 945 PM EDT.

The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in South Carolina... Congaree River At Congaree River at Columbia affecting Richland and Lexington Counties. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Congaree River at Congaree River at Columbia. * WHEN...Until Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Flooding occurs in flood prone areas near and downstream from Columbia. Flooding also occurs on parts of the Cayce and West Columbia river walk. At 13.0 feet, Flooding occurs in flood prone areas near and downstream from Columbia. Flooding also occurs over much of the Cayce and West Columbia river walk. At 14.0 feet, Roads in low lying areas and swampland downstream from Columbia become flooded. Most of the Cayce and West Columbia river walk is flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 14.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.1 feet this afternoon. - Action stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood