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Flood Warning

Broadcast Time 09/27/2024 10:34 EDT

Flood Warning
Issued By NWS Wilmington NC Broadcast Time 09/27/2024 10:34 EDT
Issuing Time 09/27/2024 10:34 EDT Valid Until 09/28/2024 04:45 EDT

The National Weather Service in Wilmington NC has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in South Carolina. Waccamaw River At Conway affecting Horry County. Black Creek At Quinby affecting Florence and Darlington Counties. * WHAT. Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE. Black Creek at Quinby. * WHEN. From Saturday morning to late Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS. At 11.5 feet, Floodwaters spill over into yards of all residences on Creekside Drive. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 10:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 7.7 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to a crest of 12.0 feet early Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning

Broadcast Time 09/27/2024 12:59 EDT

Flood Warning
Issued By NWS Wilmington NC Broadcast Time 09/27/2024 12:59 EDT
Issuing Time 09/27/2024 12:59 EDT Valid Until 09/28/2024 07:00 EDT

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina. Black Creek At Quinby affecting Darlington and Florence Counties. * WHAT. Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE. Black Creek at Quinby. * WHEN. From this evening to Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS. At 11.0 feet, Floodwaters affect Creekside Drive in Quinby. Water begins to get into residents' yards on Creekside Drive and East Black Creek Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 12:00 PM EDT Friday the stage was 8.4 feet. - Forecast. The river will rise above flood stage this evening to 10.9 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall to 10.7 feet and begin rising again early Sunday afternoon. It will rise to 11.1 feet Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning

Broadcast Time 09/27/2024 11:03 EDT

Flood Warning
Issued By NWS Columbia SC Broadcast Time 09/27/2024 11:03 EDT
Issuing Time 09/27/2024 11:03 EDT Valid Until 09/28/2024 00:15 EDT

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South Carolina. Wateree River Near Wateree River Nr. Camden affecting Kershaw County. Congaree River At Congaree River at Columbia affecting Lexington and Richland Counties. Stevens Creek Near Modoc affecting Edgefield and McCormick Counties. Enoree River At Whitmire affecting Union and Newberry Counties. . The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina. Georgia. Pee Dee River At Pee Dee River at Cheraw affecting Chesterfield and Marlboro Counties. Savannah River at Augusta At Savannah River at Augusta affecting Richmond and Aiken Counties. Congaree River At Congaree River at Congaree NP Near Gadsden affecting Richland and Calhoun Counties. Wateree River At Lake Wateree affecting Fairfield, Kershaw and Lancaster Counties. * WHAT. Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. Record lake pool height for Lake Wateree is 107.0 feet on October 3rd, 1989 associated with Hurricane Hugo. * WHERE. Wateree River at Lake Wateree. * WHEN. Until further notice. * IMPACTS. At 100.4 feet, The piers on the Wildlife Road bridge over Singleton Creek become submerged. At 102.5 feet, Roadways near Beaver Creek become flooded. At 103.0 feet, Home owners on low lying property have to move belongings out of basements or from under raised houses. Boat launch on U.S. Highway 1 at the lake closed due to flood water. At 105.0 feet, Roads and homes nearest the lake shore flood. Flooded roads isolate areas extending from the lake shore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 9:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 101.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 100.0 feet. - Recent Activity. The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM EDT Friday was 101.3 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 106.8 feet early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 100.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning

Broadcast Time 09/27/2024 11:03 EDT

Flood Warning
Issued By NWS Columbia SC Broadcast Time 09/27/2024 11:03 EDT
Issuing Time 09/27/2024 11:03 EDT Valid Until 09/28/2024 00:15 EDT

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South Carolina. Wateree River Near Wateree River Nr. Camden affecting Kershaw County. Congaree River At Congaree River at Columbia affecting Lexington and Richland Counties. Stevens Creek Near Modoc affecting Edgefield and McCormick Counties. Enoree River At Whitmire affecting Union and Newberry Counties. . The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina. Georgia. Pee Dee River At Pee Dee River at Cheraw affecting Chesterfield and Marlboro Counties. Savannah River at Augusta At Savannah River at Augusta affecting Richmond and Aiken Counties. Congaree River At Congaree River at Congaree NP Near Gadsden affecting Richland and Calhoun Counties. Wateree River At Lake Wateree affecting Fairfield, Kershaw and Lancaster Counties. * WHAT. Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE. Wateree River near Wateree River Nr. Camden. * WHEN. From this evening to early Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS. At 27.0 feet, Access road in the Wild Turkey Lane Community near Camden becomes flooded. River bottomland between Camden and Lugoff begins to flood. At 29.0 feet, Portions of the Invista Plant property in Lugoff become flooded. At 32.0 feet, Livestock may become cut off on small islands downstream from Camden. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 10:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 21.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 27.0 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 31.2 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 27.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning

Broadcast Time 09/27/2024 11:03 EDT

Flood Warning
Issued By NWS Columbia SC Broadcast Time 09/27/2024 11:03 EDT
Issuing Time 09/27/2024 11:03 EDT Valid Until 09/28/2024 00:15 EDT

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South Carolina. Wateree River Near Wateree River Nr. Camden affecting Kershaw County. Congaree River At Congaree River at Columbia affecting Lexington and Richland Counties. Stevens Creek Near Modoc affecting Edgefield and McCormick Counties. Enoree River At Whitmire affecting Union and Newberry Counties. . The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina. Georgia. Pee Dee River At Pee Dee River at Cheraw affecting Chesterfield and Marlboro Counties. Savannah River at Augusta At Savannah River at Augusta affecting Richmond and Aiken Counties. Congaree River At Congaree River at Congaree NP Near Gadsden affecting Richland and Calhoun Counties. Wateree River At Lake Wateree affecting Fairfield, Kershaw and Lancaster Counties. * WHAT. Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE. Congaree River at Congaree River at Columbia. * WHEN. From late tonight to Wednesday 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. At 16.0 feet, Old State Road, SC 66, below Cayce becomes flooded. At 19.0 feet, Extensive swampland and large areas of farmland and pasture land downstream from Columbia become flooded. At 21.0 feet, Extensive swampland and large areas of farmland and pasture land downstream from Columbia are flooded. At 24.0 feet, Flooding also occurs in the Cayce Quarry. At 28.0 feet, Flooding begins in low lying areas of the Riverland Park subdivision in Cayce. At 30.0 feet, The Enclave Apartments along the Broad River and I-20 become flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 10:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 10.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.0 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 28.2 feet Sunday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning

Broadcast Time 09/27/2024 11:03 EDT

Flood Warning
Issued By NWS Columbia SC Broadcast Time 09/27/2024 11:03 EDT
Issuing Time 09/27/2024 11:03 EDT Valid Until 09/28/2024 00:15 EDT

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South Carolina. Wateree River Near Wateree River Nr. Camden affecting Kershaw County. Congaree River At Congaree River at Columbia affecting Lexington and Richland Counties. Stevens Creek Near Modoc affecting Edgefield and McCormick Counties. Enoree River At Whitmire affecting Union and Newberry Counties. . The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina. Georgia. Pee Dee River At Pee Dee River at Cheraw affecting Chesterfield and Marlboro Counties. Savannah River at Augusta At Savannah River at Augusta affecting Richmond and Aiken Counties. Congaree River At Congaree River at Congaree NP Near Gadsden affecting Richland and Calhoun Counties. Wateree River At Lake Wateree affecting Fairfield, Kershaw and Lancaster Counties. * WHAT. Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE. Congaree River at Congaree River at Congaree NP Near Gadsden. * WHEN. Until further notice. * 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. At 20.0 feet, Farmland from Sandy Run to St. Matthews becomes flooded. Flooding increases in the Congaree National Park. At 19 feet the river covers most of the elevated boardwalk in the Congaree National Park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 10:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 14.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning and continue rising to a crest of 18.9 feet early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning

Broadcast Time 09/27/2024 21:52 EDT

Flood Warning
Issued By NWS Columbia SC Broadcast Time 09/27/2024 21:52 EDT
Issuing Time 09/27/2024 21:52 EDT Valid Until 09/28/2024 22:00 EDT

The National Weather Service in Columbia SC has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in South Carolina. North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg affecting Orangeburg County. . Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in South Carolina. Wateree River Near Wateree River Nr. Camden affecting Kershaw County. * WHAT. Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE. North Fork Edisto River at Orangeburg. * WHEN. From late tonight to Monday morning. * IMPACTS. At 8.0 feet, Some minor flooding occurs along the boardwalk at Edisto Gardens. Downstream from the Highway 301 bridge, some roads off Chiquita street near the river begin to flood. At 10.0 feet, Farmland and lowlands along Highway 301 near Orangeburg become flooded at stages above 10 ft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 9:00 PM EDT Friday the stage was 7.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 8.1 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning

Broadcast Time 09/27/2024 21:52 EDT

Flood Warning
Issued By NWS Columbia SC Broadcast Time 09/27/2024 21:52 EDT
Issuing Time 09/27/2024 21:52 EDT Valid Until 09/28/2024 22:00 EDT

The National Weather Service in Columbia SC has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in South Carolina. North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg affecting Orangeburg County. . Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in South Carolina. Wateree River Near Wateree River Nr. Camden affecting Kershaw County. * WHAT. Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE. Wateree River near Wateree River Nr. Camden. * WHEN. Until further notice. * IMPACTS. At 27.0 feet, Access road in the Wild Turkey Lane Community near Camden becomes flooded. River bottomland between Camden and Lugoff begins to flood. At 29.0 feet, Portions of the Invista Plant property in Lugoff become flooded. At 32.0 feet, Livestock may become cut off on small islands downstream from Camden. At 35.0 feet, Fairview Plant Road near the river floods. Flood water backs up into Five and Twenty Mile Creek west of Camden. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 9:00 PM EDT Friday the stage was 30.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 27.0 feet. - Recent Activity. The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM EDT Friday was 30.6 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 35.8 feet Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 27.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning

Broadcast Time 09/27/2024 21:52 EDT

Flood Warning
Issued By NWS Columbia SC Broadcast Time 09/27/2024 21:52 EDT
Issuing Time 09/27/2024 21:52 EDT Valid Until 09/28/2024 22:00 EDT

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South Carolina. Georgia. Congaree River At Congaree River at Columbia affecting Lexington and Richland Counties. Pee Dee River At Pee Dee River at Cheraw affecting Chesterfield and Marlboro Counties. Saluda River At Saluda River at Chappells affecting Saluda, Newberry and Greenwood Counties. Savannah River at Augusta At Savannah River at Augusta affecting Richmond and Aiken Counties. Stevens Creek Near Modoc affecting McCormick and Edgefield Counties. . The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina. Enoree River At Whitmire affecting Union and Newberry Counties. Congaree River At Congaree River at Congaree NP Near Gadsden affecting Calhoun and Richland Counties. Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Lexington, Calhoun and Richland Counties. Wateree River At Lake Wateree affecting Lancaster, Fairfield and Kershaw Counties. * WHAT. Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE. Wateree River at Lake Wateree. * WHEN. Until further notice. * IMPACTS. At 100.4 feet, The piers on the Wildlife Road bridge over Singleton Creek become submerged. At 102.5 feet, Roadways near Beaver Creek become flooded. At 103.0 feet, Home owners on low lying property have to move belongings out of basements or from under raised houses. Boat launch on U.S. Highway 1 at the lake closed due to flood water. At 105.0 feet, Roads and homes nearest the lake shore flood. Flooded roads isolate areas extending from the lake shore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 8:00 PM EDT Friday the stage was 103.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 100.0 feet. - Recent Activity. The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM EDT Friday was 103.7 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 107.0 feet tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 100.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning

Broadcast Time 09/27/2024 21:52 EDT

Flood Warning
Issued By NWS Columbia SC Broadcast Time 09/27/2024 21:52 EDT
Issuing Time 09/27/2024 21:52 EDT Valid Until 09/28/2024 22:00 EDT

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South Carolina. Georgia. Congaree River At Congaree River at Columbia affecting Lexington and Richland Counties. Pee Dee River At Pee Dee River at Cheraw affecting Chesterfield and Marlboro Counties. Saluda River At Saluda River at Chappells affecting Saluda, Newberry and Greenwood Counties. Savannah River at Augusta At Savannah River at Augusta affecting Richmond and Aiken Counties. Stevens Creek Near Modoc affecting McCormick and Edgefield Counties. . The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina. Enoree River At Whitmire affecting Union and Newberry Counties. Congaree River At Congaree River at Congaree NP Near Gadsden affecting Calhoun and Richland Counties. Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Lexington, Calhoun and Richland Counties. Wateree River At Lake Wateree affecting Lancaster, Fairfield and Kershaw Counties. * WHAT. Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE. Congaree River at Carolina Eastman. * WHEN. Until further notice. * IMPACTS. At 115.0 feet, Flooding occurs in low lying areas of the Carolina Eastman Facility and at the Congaree National Park. At 119.0 feet, Extensive flooding occurs in the Congaree National Park. Some area farmland is flooded. Minor flooding occurs at the Carolina Eastman Facility. At 124.0 feet, Extensive flooding occurs at the Carolina Eastman Facility with some access roads flooded. Extensive farmland flooding occurs in the area. At 126.0 feet, Extensive farmland and lowland flooding will occur south of Columbia to Lake Marion. Water reaches the top of some dikes at the Carolina Eastman Facility. At 127.0 feet, Portions of the Carolina Eastman facility have to be evacuated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 7:52 PM EDT Friday the stage was 120.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 114.0 feet. - Recent Activity. The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:52 PM EDT Friday was 120.9 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 126.0 feet early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 115.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning

Broadcast Time 09/27/2024 21:52 EDT

Flood Warning
Issued By NWS Columbia SC Broadcast Time 09/27/2024 21:52 EDT
Issuing Time 09/27/2024 21:52 EDT Valid Until 09/28/2024 22:00 EDT

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South Carolina. Georgia. Congaree River At Congaree River at Columbia affecting Lexington and Richland Counties. Pee Dee River At Pee Dee River at Cheraw affecting Chesterfield and Marlboro Counties. Saluda River At Saluda River at Chappells affecting Saluda, Newberry and Greenwood Counties. Savannah River at Augusta At Savannah River at Augusta affecting Richmond and Aiken Counties. Stevens Creek Near Modoc affecting McCormick and Edgefield Counties. . The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina. Enoree River At Whitmire affecting Union and Newberry Counties. Congaree River At Congaree River at Congaree NP Near Gadsden affecting Calhoun and Richland Counties. Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Lexington, Calhoun and Richland Counties. Wateree River At Lake Wateree affecting Lancaster, Fairfield and Kershaw Counties. * WHAT. Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE. Congaree River at Congaree River at Columbia. * WHEN. Until Wednesday 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. At 16.0 feet, Old State Road, SC 66, below Cayce becomes flooded. At 19.0 feet, Extensive swampland and large areas of farmland and pasture land downstream from Columbia become flooded. At 21.0 feet, Extensive swampland and large areas of farmland and pasture land downstream from Columbia are flooded. At 24.0 feet, Flooding also occurs in the Cayce Quarry. At 28.0 feet, Flooding begins in low lying areas of the Riverland Park subdivision in Cayce. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 9:00 PM EDT Friday the stage was 17.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.0 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 27.2 feet Sunday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning

Broadcast Time 09/27/2024 20:43 EDT

Flood Warning
Issued By NWS Wilmington NC Broadcast Time 09/27/2024 20:43 EDT
Issuing Time 09/27/2024 20:43 EDT Valid Until 09/28/2024 14:45 EDT

The National Weather Service in Wilmington NC has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in South Carolina. Great Pee Dee River At Pee Dee affecting Marion and Florence Counties. * WHAT. Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE. Great Pee Dee River at Pee Dee. * WHEN. From Sunday morning until further notice. * IMPACTS. At 23.0 feet, Flooding will affect swamp and timberlands while also disrupting logging operations. Operations will likely cease and equipment not previously moved will remain trapped. Some farmland will have minor flooding especially around Britton Neck. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 8:00 PM EDT Friday the stage was 16.4 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise above flood stage Sunday morning and continue rising to 23.2 feet Wednesday evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning

Broadcast Time 09/27/2024 20:43 EDT

Flood Warning
Issued By NWS Wilmington NC Broadcast Time 09/27/2024 20:43 EDT
Issuing Time 09/27/2024 20:43 EDT Valid Until 09/28/2024 14:45 EDT

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North Carolina. South Carolina. Waccamaw River near Longs affecting Brunswick, Horry and Columbus Counties. . The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina. Black Creek At Quinby affecting Darlington and Florence Counties. Waccamaw River At Conway affecting Horry County. . The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in North Carolina. Lumber River Near Lumberton affecting Robeson County. * WHAT. Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE. Black Creek at Quinby. * WHEN. Until late Monday evening. * IMPACTS. At 11.5 feet, Floodwaters spill over into yards of all residences on Creekside Drive. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 8:00 PM EDT Friday the stage was 9.1 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 11.8 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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