8/17/2025 10:19:00 AM until 8/17/2025 5:00:00 PM

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 500 PM EDT.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina... Congaree River At Congaree River at Congaree NP Near Gadsden affecting Calhoun and Richland Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Congaree River at Congaree River at Congaree NP Near Gadsden. * WHEN...Until late this 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 15.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM EDT Sunday was 16.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon and continue falling to 10.3 feet Friday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood