8/16/2025 2:57:00 AM until 8/16/2025 4:00:00 PM

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and take action if necessary. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 400 PM EDT.

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South Carolina... Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Lexington, Richland and Calhoun Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina... 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 Congaree River at Congaree NP Near Gadsden. * WHEN...Until early Monday afternoon. * 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. At 18.0 feet, Several homes in the Sandy Run subdivision along the river become flooded. At 18 feet the river covers the Weston Lake overlook in the Congaree National Park. Between 18 and 18.5 feet the river begins to cover sections of the elevated boardwalk. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:00 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 16.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:00 AM EDT Saturday was 17.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 9.3 feet Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood