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. * WHERE...Congaree River at Carolina Eastman. * WHEN...Until tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 115.0 feet, Flooding occurs in low lying areas of the Carolina Eastman Facility and at the Congaree National Park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:42 PM EDT Friday the stage was 116.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 114.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:42 PM EDT Friday was 117.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this morning and continue falling to 109.5 feet Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 115.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood