Alertes en vigueurColumbia, SC

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Calhoun, Richland and Lexington Counties. Congaree River At Congaree River at Congaree NP Near Gadsden affecting Calhoun and Richland Counties.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Congaree River at Congaree River at Congaree NP Near Gadsden.
When: From this afternoon to Thursday evening.
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 9:00 AM EDT Monday the stage was 11.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon to a crest of 16.7 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Most flooding deaths occur in vehicles. Never drive through a flooded roadway or around barricades. Turn around, don't drown. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 200 AM EDT.

The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in South Carolina Congaree River At Congaree River at Columbia affecting Lexington and Richland Counties.
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
Where: Congaree River at Congaree River at Columbia.
When: Until late Wednesday night.
Impacts: At 10.0 feet, Flooding occurs on parts of the Cayce and West Columbia Riverwalk. At 12.5 feet, Most of the West Columbia Riverwalk between Gervais Street and SC 12 is underwater. At 14.0 feet, Roads in low lying areas and swampland downstream from Columbia become flooded. Most of the Cayce and West Columbia Riverwalk is flooded. At 6.5 feet, The lowest parts of the West Columbia Riverwalk between Gervais Street and SC 12 begin to flood.
Additional Details: - At 9:00 AM EDT Monday the stage was 9.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.9 feet just after midnight tonight. - Action stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1000 PM EDT.