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River Flood Warning 45, NWS Columbia, SC

December 24, 2015Lexington County, Richland County, South Carolina

NWS Columbia, SC issued this river flood warning at Dec 24, 2015, 10:45 AM EST for Lexington County, Richland County, South Carolina. It took effect at Dec 24, 2015, 6:48 PM EST. It was in force for 3 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Dec 24, 2015, 10:45 AM EST (15:45 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 24, 2015, 6:48 PM EST
Expired
Dec 27, 2015, 9:24 PM EST
In force
3 days
Issued by
NWS Columbia, SC
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

Counties Lexington County, SC, Richland County, SC

The radar

The Columbia radar (KCAE), 8 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:47 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The river

Written for the forecast point Congaree River at Columbia (COLS1). The gauge peaked at 20.68 ft at Dec 25, 2015, 4:00 PM EST.

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Action stage
10 ft
Minor stage
19 ft
Moderate stage
24 ft
Major stage
30 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02169500, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

The text

As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.

481 
WGUS42 KCAE 241545
FLWCAE
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE COLUMBIA SC
1045 AM EST THU DEC 24 2015

...The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a flood 
warning for the following rivers in South Carolina...

  Congaree River At Columbia affecting Lexington and Richland 
  Counties 
  
.2 to 3 inches of rain has fallen over the western Midlands and
Upstate region over the past 48 hrs and runoff from that rainfall
combined with upstream reservoir releases will result in flooding
on the Congaree river at Columbia.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...never drive vehicles through flooded areas. The 
water may be too deep to allow safe passage. Never allow children to 
play in or near flood waters. Stay tuned to noaa weather radio...
local media or the internet for further statements and updated 
forecasts.

&&

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1045 AM EST THU DEC 24 2015

The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Congaree River At Columbia
* from late tonight to Sunday evening...Or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At 10 AM Thursday the stage was 18.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* forecast...The river will rise above flood stage early tomorrow 
morning
 And crest around 19.7 feet tomorrow evening. The river will fall 
below flood stage Saturday December 26.
* At 19.0 feet...Extensive swampland and large areas of farmland and 
  pasture land downstream from Columbia become flooded.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3404 8106 3396 8100 3394 8106 3401 8111

$$
10 follow-up statements
495 
WGUS82 KCAE 242350
FLSCAE
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE COLUMBIA SC
650 PM EST THU DEC 24 2015

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South 
Carolina...

  Congaree River At Columbia affecting Lexington and Richland Counties
  
  Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Calhoun...Lexington 
  and Richland Counties 
  
  Pee Dee River At Cheraw affecting Chesterfield and Marlboro 
  Counties 
  
  Saluda River At Chappells affecting Greenwood...Newberry and Saluda
  Counties 
  
  Stevens Creek Near Modoc affecting Edgefield and McCormick Counties
    
  Enoree River At Whitmire affecting Newberry and Union Counties 
  
  Wateree River At Lake Wateree affecting Fairfield...Kershaw and 
  Lancaster Counties 
  

.Significant rainfall amounts from 3 to 6 inches have fallen over the
past 48 hours across the Upstate and Midlands of South Carolina.
This combined with reservoir operations has produced high flows on
area rivers and increased pool elevations on area lakes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...never drive vehicles through flooded areas. The 
water may be too deep to allow safe passage. Never allow children to 
play in or near flood waters. Stay tuned to noaa weather radio...
local media or the internet for further statements and updated 
forecasts.

&&

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650 PM EST THU DEC 24 2015

The Flood Warning extended for
  The Congaree River At Columbia.
* until Sunday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  6 PM Thursday the stage was 19.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 19.7 feet by 
  tomorrow evening. The river will fall below flood stage by Saturday
  night.
* At 19.0 feet...Extensive swampland and large areas of farmland and 
  pasture land downstream from Columbia become flooded.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3404 8106 3396 8100 3394 8106 3401 8111

$$

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650 PM EST THU DEC 24 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Congaree River At Carolina Eastman.
* until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  6 PM Thursday the stage was 122.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 115.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.

* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 123.1 feet after 
  midnight Saturday morning.
* At 124.0 feet...Extensive flooding occurs at the Carolina Eastman 
  Facility with some access roads flooded. Extensive farmland 
  flooding occurs in the area.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3396 8100 3387 8092 3379 8097 3394 8106

$$

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650 PM EST THU DEC 24 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Pee Dee River At Cheraw.
* until Tuesday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  5 PM Thursday the stage was 36.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 38.9 feet by 
  early tomorrow afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage by 
  Monday night.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3480 7994 3480 8002 3455 7990 3455 7984

$$

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650 PM EST THU DEC 24 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Saluda River At Chappells.
* until Monday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  6 PM Thursday the stage was 21.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 22.8 feet by 
  after midnight tomorrow. The river will fall below flood stage by 
  late Sunday morning.
* At 21.0 feet...Extensive flooding occurs. Farmland and river 
  bottomland around and downstream from Chappells become flooded. 
  Much of the Saluda River Campground downstream from Chappells 
  become flooded.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3417 8190 3420 8168 3412 8169 3414 8187

$$

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650 PM EST THU DEC 24 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Stevens Creek Near Modoc.
* until Saturday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  6 PM Thursday the stage was 28.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 31.8 feet by this
  evening. The river will fall below flood stage by tomorrow night.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3384 8216 3360 8203 3352 8211 3385 8229

$$

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650 PM EST THU DEC 24 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Enoree River At Whitmire.
* until Sunday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  6 PM Thursday the stage was 26.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 26.8 feet by 
  early tomorrow afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage by 
  Sunday afternoon.
* At 25.0 feet...River bottomland near and downstream from Whitmire 
  become flooded.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3453 8164 3444 8154 3449 8142 3439 8140 3445 8170

$$

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650 PM EST THU DEC 24 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wateree River At Lake Wateree.
* until Tuesday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  5 PM Thursday the stage was 101.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 100.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* forecast...The river will reach 101.9 feet by tomorrow morning 
 and fall below flood stage Monday evening. 
* At 102.5 feet...Road near Beaver Creek floods.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3450 8085 3432 8063 3428 8075 3447 8098

$$
821 
WGUS82 KCAE 250230
FLSCAE
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE COLUMBIA SC
930 PM EST THU DEC 24 2015

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South 
Carolina...

  Congaree River At Columbia affecting Lexington and Richland Counties
  
  
  Pee Dee River At Cheraw affecting Chesterfield and Marlboro Counties
  
  
  Saluda River At Chappells affecting Greenwood...Newberry and Saluda 
  Counties 
  
  Stevens Creek Near Modoc affecting Edgefield and McCormick Counties 
  
  Enoree River At Whitmire affecting Newberry and Union Counties 
  
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South 
Carolina..
  Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Calhoun...Lexington 
  and Richland Counties 
  
  Wateree River At Lake Wateree affecting Fairfield...Kershaw and 
  Lancaster Counties 
  
.Significant rainfall amounts from 3 to 6 inches have fallen over the
past 48 hours across the Upstate and Midlands of South Carolina.
This combined with reservoir operations has produced high flows on
area rivers and increased pool elevations on area lakes.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...never drive vehicles through flooded areas. The 
water may be too deep to allow safe passage. Never allow children to 
play in or near flood waters. Stay tuned to noaa weather radio...
local media or the internet for further statements and updated 
forecasts.

&&

SCC063-079-260230-
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930 PM EST THU DEC 24 2015

The Flood Warning extended for
  The Congaree River At Columbia.
* until Monday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  9 PM Thursday the stage was 20.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 21.9 feet by 
  early Saturday afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage by 
  Sunday night.
* At 21.0 feet...Extensive swampland and large areas of farmland and 
  pasture land downstream from Columbia are flooded.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3404 8106 3396 8100 3394 8106 3401 8111

$$

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930 PM EST THU DEC 24 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Congaree River At Carolina Eastman.
* until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8 PM Thursday the stage was 122.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 115.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.

* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 123.9 feet 
  Saturday evening.
* At 124.0 feet...Extensive flooding occurs at the Carolina Eastman 
  Facility with some access roads flooded. Extensive farmland 
  flooding occurs in the area.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3396 8100 3387 8092 3379 8097 3394 8106

$$

SCC025-069-260229-
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930 PM EST THU DEC 24 2015

The Flood Warning extended for
  The Pee Dee River At Cheraw.
* until Sunday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8 PM Thursday the stage was 37.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 38.9 feet by 
  early tomorrow afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage by 
  Saturday night.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3480 7994 3480 8002 3455 7990 3455 7984

$$

SCC047-071-081-260229-
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930 PM EST THU DEC 24 2015

The Flood Warning extended for
  The Saluda River At Chappells.
* until Monday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8 PM Thursday the stage was 21.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 21.9 feet by 
  tomorrow morning. The river will fall below flood stage by Sunday 
  afternoon.
* At 21.0 feet...Extensive flooding occurs. Farmland and river 
  bottomland around and downstream from Chappells become flooded. 
  Much of the Saluda River Campground downstream from Chappells 
  become flooded.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3417 8190 3420 8168 3412 8169 3414 8187

$$

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930 PM EST THU DEC 24 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wateree River At Lake Wateree.
* until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8 PM Thursday the stage was 101.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 100.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.

* Forecast...The river will rise to around 103.3 feet by  
  Saturday morning. Additional rises may be possible 
  thereafter.
* 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 us 1 at the lake closed due to flood water.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3450 8085 3432 8063 3428 8075 3447 8098

$$

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930 PM EST THU DEC 24 2015

The Flood Warning extended for
  The Stevens Creek Near Modoc.
* until Saturday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  9 PM Thursday the stage was 26.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Going below flood 
  stage by tomorrow night.
* At 26.0 feet...Low lying and flood prone areas near Martin Town Road
  become flooded. Residents along Stevens Creek in the Riverhills 
  subdivision should take precautions to protect life and property 
  from flooding waters.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3384 8216 3360 8203 3352 8211 3385 8229

$$

SCC071-087-260229-
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930 PM EST THU DEC 24 2015

The Flood Warning extended for
  The Enoree River At Whitmire.
* until Monday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8 PM Thursday the stage was 26.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 26.9 feet by 
  Saturday morning. The river will fall below flood 
  stage by after midnight Monday morning.
* At 25.0 feet...River bottomland near and downstream from Whitmire 
  become flooded.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3453 8164 3444 8154 3449 8142 3439 8140 3445 8170

$$

AWP
083 
WGUS82 KCAE 251034
FLSCAE
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE COLUMBIA SC
534 AM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South 
Carolina...

  Saluda River At Chappells affecting Greenwood...Newberry and Saluda 
  Counties 
  
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South 
Carolina..
  Wateree River Near Camden affecting Kershaw County 
  
  Congaree River At Columbia affecting Lexington and Richland 
  Counties 
  
  Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Calhoun...Lexington 
  and Richland Counties 
  
  Pee Dee River At Cheraw affecting Chesterfield and Marlboro 
  Counties 
  
  Stevens Creek Near Modoc affecting Edgefield and McCormick Counties
  
  
  Enoree River At Whitmire affecting Newberry and Union Counties 
  
  Wateree River At Lake Wateree affecting Fairfield...Kershaw and 
  Lancaster Counties 
  

.Although rainfall totals were less on Thursday with amounts 
generally less than one inch...significant rainfall amounts from 
3 to 6 inches have fallen over the past 48 to 72 hours across the 
Upstate and Midlands of South Carolina. This combined with 
reservoir operations has produced high flows on area rivers and 
increased pool elevations on area lakes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...never drive vehicles through flooded areas. The 
water may be too deep to allow safe passage. Never allow children to 
play in or near flood waters. Stay tuned to noaa weather radio...
local media or the internet for further statements and updated 
forecasts.

&&

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534 AM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Congaree River At Columbia.
* until Monday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  5 AM Friday the stage was 20.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 21.9 feet by 
  early tomorrow afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage by 
  Sunday night.
* At 21.0 feet...Extensive swampland and large areas of farmland and 
  pasture land downstream from Columbia are flooded. Old State Road
  below Cayce become flooded. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 3404 8106 3396 8100 3394 8106 3401 8111

$$

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534 AM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Congaree River At Carolina Eastman.
* until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  5 AM Friday the stage was 123.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 115.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 123.9 feet 
  tomorrow evening.
* 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 119.0 feet...Extensive flooding occurs in the Congaree 
  National Park. Water will inundate portions of the boardwalk.
* At 115.0 feet...Low lying and flood prone areas on the Carolina
  Eastman facility become flooded.  

&&
 
LAT...LON 3396 8100 3387 8092 3379 8097 3394 8106

$$

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534 AM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Pee Dee River At Cheraw.
* until Sunday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  430 AM Friday the stage was 37.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 38.9 feet by 
  early this afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage by 
  tomorrow night.
* At 35.0 feet...Southeast of Wallace in Marlboro County Old River 
  Road between Community Road and Highway 912 becomes flooded and
  may need to be closed.
* At 30.0 feet...Portions of Riverside Park become flooded along 
  with large areas of river bottomland around Cheraw become flooded.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3480 7994 3480 8002 3455 7990 3455 7984

$$

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534 AM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

The Flood Warning extended for
  The Saluda River At Chappells.
* until Monday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  515 AM Friday the stage was 21.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Going below flood 
  stage by Sunday afternoon.
* At 21.0 feet...Extensive flooding occurs. Farmland and river 
  bottomland around and downstream from Chappells become flooded. 
  Much of the Saluda River Campground downstream from Chappells 
  become flooded.
* At 18.0 feet...The Saluda River Campground including the Campground 
  Store downstream from Chappells becomes flooded. Campers should 
  move to higher ground.
* At 14.0 feet...Lowlands around and downstream from Chappells
  become flooded.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3417 8190 3420 8168 3412 8169 3414 8187

$$

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534 AM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wateree River At Lake Wateree.
* until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  4 AM Friday the stage was 102.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 100.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The lake level will rise to around 103.3 feet by 
  midnight tomorrow then gradually fall. 
* 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 us 1 at the lake closed due to flood water.
* At 102.5 feet...Roads near Beaver Creek become flooded. 
* At 100.4 feet...The water begins to overflow one or more marinas and
  piers along the northwest shores. Yards and docks in low lying 
  areas begin to flood.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3450 8085 3432 8063 3428 8075 3447 8098

$$

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534 AM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wateree River Near Camden.
* from this morning to Saturday afternoon...Or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At  5 AM Friday the stage was 26.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late this morning 
  and crest around 27.1 feet early this afternoon. The river will fall 
  below flood stage by this afternoon.
* At 27.0 feet...Access road in the Turkey Lane Community near Camden 
  becomes flooded. River bottomland between Camden and Lugoff begins 
  to flood. Hunt clubs in the Eastover area may become flooded. 
  Increased flooding downstream in the Wateree Swamp.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3432 8064 3391 8056 3388 8070 3430 8079

$$

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534 AM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Stevens Creek Near Modoc.
* until Saturday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  515 AM Friday the stage was 22.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* forecast...The river has crested and will fall below flood 
  stage this evening.
* At 19.0 feet...Farmland along Stevens Creek above the Highway
  23 bridge near Modoc becomes flooded.
  
&&
 
LAT...LON 3384 8216 3360 8203 3352 8211 3385 8229

$$

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534 AM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Enoree River At Whitmire.
* until Monday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  4 AM Friday the stage was 26.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 26.9 feet by 
  after midnight tomorrow. The river will fall below flood stage by 
  after midnight Monday morning.
* At 25.0 feet...River bottomland near and downstream from Whitmire 
  become flooded.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3453 8164 3444 8154 3449 8142 3439 8140 3445 8170

$$
851 
WGUS82 KCAE 251542
FLSCAE
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE COLUMBIA SC
1042 AM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South 
Carolina...

  Wateree River Near Camden affecting Kershaw County 
  
  Congaree River At Columbia affecting Lexington and Richland Counties
    
  Pee Dee River At Cheraw affecting Chesterfield and Marlboro Counties
  
  Saluda River At Chappells affecting Greenwood...Newberry and Saluda 
  Counties 
  
  Enoree River At Whitmire affecting Newberry and Union Counties 
  
  Wateree River At Lake Wateree affecting Fairfield...Kershaw and 
  Lancaster Counties 
  
  Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Calhoun...Lexington 
  and Richland Counties 
  
  Stevens Creek Near Modoc affecting Edgefield and McCormick Counties
  
.Additional rainfall from Thursday continues to combine with already 
high river levels and reservoir operations to produce flooding on area
rivers and increased pool elevations on area lakes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...never drive vehicles through flooded areas. The 
water may be too deep to allow safe passage. Never allow children to 
play in or near flood waters. Stay tuned to noaa weather radio...
local media or the internet for further statements and updated 
forecasts.

&&

SCC063-079-261542-
/O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0045.000000T0000Z-151228T1115Z/
/COLS1.1.ER.151224T2103Z.151225T1330Z.151227T1115Z.NO/
1042 AM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

The Flood Warning extended for
  The Congaree River At Columbia.
* until Monday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10 AM Friday the stage was 20.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* forecast...The river will reach 20.6 feet by early this afternoon 
 and fall below flood stage Sunday morning. 
* At 21.0 feet...Extensive swampland and large areas of farmland and 
  pasture land downstream from Columbia are flooded.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3404 8106 3396 8100 3394 8106 3401 8111

$$

SCC017-063-079-261542-
/O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CEAS1.2.ER.151222T1855Z.151226T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1042 AM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Congaree River At Carolina Eastman.
* until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7 AM Friday the stage was 123.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 115.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.

* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 123.7 feet 
  tomorrow morning.
* At 124.0 feet...Extensive flooding occurs at the Carolina Eastman 
  Facility with some access roads flooded. Extensive farmland 
  flooding occurs in the area.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3396 8100 3387 8092 3379 8097 3394 8106

$$

SCC025-069-261542-
/O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-151229T1952Z/
/CHES1.2.ER.151223T1117Z.151225T1800Z.151228T1952Z.NO/
1042 AM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

The Flood Warning extended for
  The Pee Dee River At Cheraw.
* until Tuesday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  9 AM Friday the stage was 37.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 37.6 feet by 
  early this afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage by 
  early Monday afternoon.
* At 36.0 feet...Extensive overflow of the left bank will occur and 
  large areas of farmland near Cheraw will be flooded. Livestock and 
  farm equipment should be moved to higher ground.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3480 7994 3480 8002 3455 7990 3455 7984

$$

SCC047-071-081-261541-
/O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-151229T0800Z/
/CHAS1.2.ER.151222T1856Z.151225T0215Z.151228T0800Z.NO/
1042 AM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

The Flood Warning extended for
  The Saluda River At Chappells.
* until late Monday night...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10 AM Friday the stage was 20.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Going below flood 
  stage by early Monday morning.
* At 21.0 feet...Extensive flooding occurs. Farmland and river 
  bottomland around and downstream from Chappells become flooded. 
  Much of the Saluda River Campground downstream from Chappells 
  become flooded.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3417 8190 3420 8168 3412 8169 3414 8187

$$

SCC039-055-057-261541-
/O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-151230T0105Z/
/WATS1.2.ER.151224T0227Z.151226T0000Z.151229T0105Z.NR/
1042 AM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

The Flood Warning extended for
  The Wateree River At Lake Wateree.
* until Tuesday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  9 AM Friday the stage was 102.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 100.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* forecast...The river will reach 102.6 feet by this evening 
 and fall below flood stage Monday evening. 
* At 102.5 feet...Road near Beaver Creek floods.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3450 8085 3432 8063 3428 8075 3447 8098

$$

SCC055-261541-
/O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0046.151225T1536Z-151227T1030Z/
/CMDS1.1.ER.151225T1152Z.151225T1800Z.151226T1030Z.NO/
1042 AM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

The Flood Warning extended for
  The Wateree River Near Camden.
* from this morning to late Saturday night...Or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At 10 AM Friday the stage was 27.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 27.8 feet by 
  early this afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage by 
  early tomorrow morning.
* At 27.0 feet...Access road in the Turkey Lane Community near Camden 
  becomes flooded. River bottomland between Camden and Lugoff begins 
  to flood.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3432 8064 3391 8056 3388 8070 3430 8079

$$

SCC037-065-261541-
/O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-151227T0231Z/
/MODS1.2.ER.151222T1447Z.151224T1230Z.151226T0231Z.NO/
1042 AM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Stevens Creek Near Modoc.
* until Saturday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10 AM Friday the stage was 21.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* forecast...The river will reach 21.8 feet by early this afternoon 
 and fall below flood stage tonight. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 3384 8216 3360 8203 3352 8211 3385 8229

$$

SCC071-087-261541-
/O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-151228T0051Z/
/WHMS1.1.ER.151224T1407Z.151226T0600Z.151227T1851Z.NO/
1042 AM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

The Flood Warning extended for
  The Enoree River At Whitmire.
* until Sunday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10 AM Friday the stage was 26.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 26.4 feet by 
  after midnight tomorrow. The river will fall below flood stage by 
  early Sunday afternoon.
* At 25.0 feet...River bottomland near and downstream from Whitmire 
  become flooded.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3453 8164 3444 8154 3449 8142 3439 8140 3445 8170

$$
742 
WGUS82 KCAE 252117
FLSCAE
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE COLUMBIA SC
417 PM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South 
Carolina..
  Wateree River Near Camden affecting Kershaw County 
  
  Congaree River At Columbia affecting Lexington and Richland 
  Counties 
  
  Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Calhoun...Lexington 
  and Richland Counties 
  
  Pee Dee River At Cheraw affecting Chesterfield and Marlboro 
  Counties 
  
  Saluda River At Chappells affecting Greenwood...Newberry and Saluda
  Counties 
  
  Enoree River At Whitmire affecting Newberry and Union Counties 
  
  Wateree River At Lake Wateree affecting Fairfield...Kershaw and 
  Lancaster Counties 
  

.Additional rainfall from Thursday continues to combine with already 
high river levels and reservoir operations to produce flooding on area
rivers and increased pool elevations on area lakes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...never drive vehicles through flooded areas. The 
water may be too deep to allow safe passage. Never allow children to 
play in or near flood waters. Stay tuned to noaa weather radio...
local media or the internet for further statements and updated 
forecasts.

&&

SCC063-079-262117-
/O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0045.000000T0000Z-151228T1115Z/
/COLS1.1.ER.151224T2103Z.151225T2100Z.151227T1115Z.NO/
417 PM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Congaree River At Columbia.
* until Monday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  4 PM Friday the stage was 20.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Going below flood 
  stage by Sunday morning.
* At 21.0 feet...Extensive swampland and large areas of farmland and 
  pasture land downstream from Columbia are flooded.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3404 8106 3396 8100 3394 8106 3401 8111

$$

SCC017-063-079-262117-
/O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CEAS1.2.ER.151222T1855Z.151226T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
417 PM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Congaree River At Carolina Eastman.
* until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  2 PM Friday the stage was 123.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 115.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.

* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 123.7 feet 
  tomorrow morning.
* At 124.0 feet...Extensive flooding occurs at the Carolina Eastman 
  Facility with some access roads flooded. Extensive farmland 
  flooding occurs in the area.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3396 8100 3387 8092 3379 8097 3394 8106

$$

SCC025-069-262117-
/O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-151229T1952Z/
/CHES1.2.ER.151223T1117Z.151226T0000Z.151228T1952Z.NO/
417 PM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Pee Dee River At Cheraw.
* until Tuesday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  3 PM Friday the stage was 37.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* forecast...The river will reach 37.5 feet by this evening 
 and fall below flood stage early Monday afternoon. 
* At 36.0 feet...Extensive overflow of the left bank will occur and 
  large areas of farmland near Cheraw will be flooded. Livestock and 
  farm equipment should be moved to higher ground.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3480 7994 3480 8002 3455 7990 3455 7984

$$

SCC039-055-057-262117-
/O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-151230T0105Z/
/WATS1.2.ER.151224T0227Z.151226T0000Z.151229T0105Z.NR/
417 PM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wateree River At Lake Wateree.
* until Tuesday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  3 PM Friday the stage was 102.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 100.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* forecast...The river will reach 102.6 feet by this evening 
 and fall below flood stage Monday evening. 
* At 102.5 feet...Road near Beaver Creek floods.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3450 8085 3432 8063 3428 8075 3447 8098

$$

SCC055-262116-
/O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-151227T1030Z/
/CMDS1.1.ER.151225T1152Z.151225T2000Z.151226T1030Z.NO/
417 PM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wateree River Near Camden.
* until late Saturday night...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  3 PM Friday the stage was 27.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Going below flood 
  stage by early tomorrow morning.
* At 27.0 feet...Access road in the Turkey Lane Community near Camden 
  becomes flooded. River bottomland between Camden and Lugoff begins 
  to flood.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3432 8064 3391 8056 3388 8070 3430 8079

$$

SCC047-071-081-262116-
/O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-151229T0800Z/
/CHAS1.2.ER.151222T1856Z.151225T0215Z.151228T0800Z.NO/
417 PM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Saluda River At Chappells.
* until late Monday night...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  3 PM Friday the stage was 20.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Going below flood 
  stage by early Monday morning.
* At 18.0 feet...The Saluda River Campground including the Campground 
  Store downstream from Chappells becomes flooded. Campers should 
  move to higher ground.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3417 8190 3420 8168 3412 8169 3414 8187

$$

SCC071-087-262116-
/O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-151228T0051Z/
/WHMS1.1.ER.151224T1407Z.151226T0600Z.151227T1851Z.NO/
417 PM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Enoree River At Whitmire.
* until Sunday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  3 PM Friday the stage was 26.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 26.4 feet  
  after midnight. The river will fall below flood stage by 
  early Sunday afternoon.
* At 25.0 feet...River bottomland near and downstream from Whitmire 
  become flooded.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3453 8164 3444 8154 3449 8142 3439 8140 3445 8170

$$
887 
WGUS82 KCAE 260222
FLSCAE
FLSCAE
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE COLUMBIA SC
922 PM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South 
Carolina...

  Wateree River Near Camden affecting Kershaw County 
  
  Congaree River At Columbia affecting Lexington and Richland Counties
  
  Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Calhoun...Lexington 
  and Richland Counties 
  
  Pee Dee River At Cheraw affecting Chesterfield and Marlboro Counties
  
  Saluda River At Chappells affecting Greenwood...Newberry and Saluda 
  Counties 
  
  Enoree River At Whitmire affecting Newberry and Union Counties 
  
  Wateree River At Lake Wateree affecting Fairfield...Kershaw and 
  Lancaster Counties 
  
 
.Additional rainfall from Thursday continues to combine with already 
high river levels and reservoir operations to produce flooding on area
rivers and increased pool elevations on area lakes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...never drive vehicles through flooded areas. The 
water may be too deep to allow safe passage. Never allow children to 
play in or near flood waters. Stay tuned to noaa weather radio...
local media or the internet for further statements and updated 
forecasts.

&&

SCC063-079-270222-
/O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0045.000000T0000Z-151228T0040Z/
/COLS1.1.ER.151224T2103Z.151225T2100Z.151227T0040Z.NO/
922 PM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

The Flood Warning extended for
  The Congaree River At Columbia.
* until Sunday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  9 PM Friday the stage was 20.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* forecast...The river will reach 20.6 feet after midnight 
  and fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. 
* At 21.0 feet...Extensive swampland and large areas of farmland and 
  pasture land downstream from Columbia are flooded.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3404 8106 3396 8100 3394 8106 3401 8111

$$

SCC017-063-079-270221-
/O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CEAS1.2.ER.151222T1855Z.151226T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
922 PM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Congaree River At Carolina Eastman.
* until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8 PM Friday the stage was 123.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 115.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.

* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 123.6 feet  
  Saturday morning...then slowly fall.
* At 124.0 feet...Extensive flooding occurs at the Carolina Eastman 
  Facility with some access roads flooded. Extensive farmland 
  flooding occurs in the area.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3396 8100 3387 8092 3379 8097 3394 8106

$$

SCC025-069-270221-
/O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-151228T1336Z/
/CHES1.2.ER.151223T1117Z.151225T1420Z.151227T1336Z.NO/
922 PM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

The Flood Warning extended for
  The Pee Dee River At Cheraw.
* until Monday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8 PM Friday the stage was 36.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* forecast...The river will reach 36.8 feet after midnight 
  and fall below flood stage Sunday morning. 
* At 36.0 feet...Extensive overflow of the left bank will occur and 
  large areas of farmland near Cheraw will be flooded. Livestock and 
  farm equipment should be moved to higher ground.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3480 7994 3480 8002 3455 7990 3455 7984

$$

SCC039-055-057-270221-
/O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WATS1.2.ER.151224T0227Z.151225T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
922 PM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

The Flood Warning extended for
  The Wateree River At Lake Wateree.
* until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8 PM Friday the stage was 102.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 100.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to a stage of 102.4 feet
  after midnight.
* At 102.5 feet...Road near Beaver Creek floods.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3450 8085 3432 8063 3428 8075 3447 8098

$$

SCC055-270221-
/O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-151227T1600Z/
/CMDS1.1.ER.151225T1152Z.151226T0600Z.151226T1600Z.NO/
922 PM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

The Flood Warning extended for
  The Wateree River Near Camden.
* until Sunday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8 PM Friday the stage was 28.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 28.4 feet 
  after midnight. The river will fall below flood stage by 
  tomorrow late morning.
* At 29.0 feet...The Invista Plant in Lugoff may become flooded.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3432 8064 3391 8056 3388 8070 3430 8079

$$

SCC047-071-081-270221-
/O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-151229T0336Z/
/CHAS1.2.ER.151222T1856Z.151225T0215Z.151228T0336Z.NO/
922 PM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

The Flood Warning extended for
  The Saluda River At Chappells.
* until Monday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8 PM Friday the stage was 19.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Going below flood 
  stage by Sunday night.
* At 18.0 feet...The Saluda River Campground including the Campground 
  Store downstream from Chappells becomes flooded. Campers should 
  move to higher ground.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3417 8190 3420 8168 3412 8169 3414 8187

$$

SCC071-087-270221-
/O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-151227T0417Z/
/WHMS1.1.ER.151224T1407Z.151226T0600Z.151226T2217Z.NO/
922 PM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

The Flood Warning extended for
  The Enoree River At Whitmire.
* until Saturday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8 PM Friday the stage was 26.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 26.3 feet  
  after midnight. The river will fall below flood stage by 
  tomorrow afternoon.
* At 25.0 feet...River bottomland near and downstream from Whitmire 
  become flooded.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3453 8164 3444 8154 3449 8142 3439 8140 3445 8170

$$
awp
232 
WGUS82 KCAE 260943
FLSCAE
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE COLUMBIA SC
443 AM EST SAT DEC 26 2015

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South 
Carolina..
  Wateree River Near Camden affecting Kershaw County 
  
  Congaree River At Columbia affecting Lexington and Richland 
  Counties 
  
  Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Calhoun...Lexington 
  and Richland Counties 
  
  Pee Dee River At Cheraw affecting Chesterfield and Marlboro 
  Counties 
  
  Saluda River At Chappells affecting Greenwood...Newberry and Saluda
  Counties 
  
  Enoree River At Whitmire affecting Newberry and Union Counties 
  
  Wateree River At Lake Wateree affecting Fairfield...Kershaw and 
  Lancaster Counties 
  

.Rainfall from earlier in the week along with rainfall across
the Upstate combined with reservoir operations will continue to 
produce high flows on the area rivers and high pool elevations
on area lakes. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...never drive vehicles through flooded areas. The 
water may be too deep to allow safe passage. Never allow children to 
play in or near flood waters. Stay tuned to noaa weather radio...
local media or the internet for further statements and updated 
forecasts.

&&

SCC063-079-270943-
/O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0045.000000T0000Z-151228T0040Z/
/COLS1.1.ER.151224T2103Z.151225T2100Z.151227T0040Z.NO/
443 AM EST SAT DEC 26 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Congaree River At Columbia.
* until Sunday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  4 AM Saturday the stage was 20.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* forecast...The river has crested and will continue to 
  gradually fall. The river is expected to fall below flood 
  stage this evening. 
* At 21.0 feet...Extensive swampland and large areas of farmland and 
  pasture land downstream from Columbia are flooded.Old State Road
  below Cayce become flooded.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3404 8106 3396 8100 3394 8106 3401 8111

$$

SCC017-063-079-270943-
/O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CEAS1.2.ER.151222T1855Z.151226T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
443 AM EST SAT DEC 26 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Congaree River At Carolina Eastman.
* until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  4 AM Saturday the stage was 123.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 115.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fluctuate around 123.3 feet
  through early this afternoon. 
* 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 119.0 feet...Extensive flooding occurs in the Congaree 
  National Park. Water will inundate much of the park including 
  both the upper and lower boardwalks. 
* At 115.0 feet...Low lying and flood prone areas on the Carolina
  Eastman facility become flooded.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3396 8100 3387 8092 3379 8097 3394 8106

$$

SCC025-069-270943-
/O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-151228T1336Z/
/CHES1.2.ER.151223T1117Z.151225T1420Z.151227T1336Z.NO/
443 AM EST SAT DEC 26 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Pee Dee River At Cheraw.
* until Monday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  330 AM Saturday the stage was 36.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Going below flood 
  stage by tomorrow morning.
* At 36.0 feet...Extensive overflow of the left bank will occur and 
  large areas of farmland near Cheraw will be flooded. Livestock and 
  farm equipment should be moved to higher ground.
* At 35.0 feet...Southeast of Wallace in Marlboro County Old River 
  Road between Community Road and Highway 912 becomes flooded and
  may need to be closed.
* At 30.0 feet...Portions of Riverside Park become flooded along 
  with large areas of river bottomland around Cheraw become flooded.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3480 7994 3480 8002 3455 7990 3455 7984

$$

SCC039-055-057-270943-
/O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WATS1.2.ER.151224T0227Z.151225T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
443 AM EST SAT DEC 26 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wateree River At Lake Wateree.
* until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  3 AM Saturday the stage was 102.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 100.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The lake elevation has crested and will gradually fall
  through the day. 
* At 102.5 feet...Road near Beaver Creek floods.
* At 100.4 feet...The water begins to overflow one or more marinas and
  piers along the northwest shores. Yards and docks in low lying 
  areas begin to flood.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3450 8085 3432 8063 3428 8075 3447 8098

$$

SCC055-270943-
/O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-151227T1600Z/
/CMDS1.1.ER.151225T1152Z.151226T0115Z.151226T1600Z.NO/
443 AM EST SAT DEC 26 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wateree River Near Camden.
* until Sunday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  4 AM Saturday the stage was 27.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Going below flood 
  stage by late this morning.
* At 27.0 feet...Access road in the Turkey Lane Community near Camden 
  becomes flooded. River bottomland between Camden and Lugoff begins 
  to flood. River bottomland between Camden and Lugoff begins 
  to flood. Hunt clubs in the Eastover area may become flooded. 
  Increased flooding downstream in the Wateree Swamp.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3432 8064 3391 8056 3388 8070 3430 8079

$$

SCC047-071-081-270942-
/O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-151229T0336Z/
/CHAS1.2.ER.151222T1856Z.151225T0215Z.151228T0336Z.NO/
443 AM EST SAT DEC 26 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Saluda River At Chappells.
* until Monday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  315 AM Saturday the stage was 18.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Going below flood 
  stage by tomorrow night.
* At 18.0 feet...The Saluda River Campground including the Campground 
  Store downstream from Chappells becomes flooded. Campers should 
  move to higher ground.
* At 14.0 feet...Lowlands around and downstream from Chappells
  become flooded.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3417 8190 3420 8168 3412 8169 3414 8187

$$

SCC071-087-270417-
/O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-151227T0417Z/
/WHMS1.1.ER.151224T1407Z.151225T1100Z.151226T2217Z.NO/
443 AM EST SAT DEC 26 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Enoree River At Whitmire.
* until this evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  3 AM Saturday the stage was 26.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Going below flood 
  stage by this afternoon.
* At 25.0 feet...River bottomland near and downstream from Whitmire 
  become flooded.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3453 8164 3444 8154 3449 8142 3439 8140 3445 8170

$$
829 
WGUS82 KCAE 261039
FLSCAE
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE COLUMBIA SC
539 AM EST SAT DEC 26 2015

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South 
Carolina...

  Wateree River At Lake Wateree affecting Fairfield...Kershaw and 
  Lancaster Counties 
  
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South 
Carolina..
  Wateree River Near Camden affecting Kershaw County 
  
  Congaree River At Columbia affecting Lexington and Richland 
  Counties 
  
  Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Calhoun...Lexington 
  and Richland Counties 
  
  Pee Dee River At Cheraw affecting Chesterfield and Marlboro 
  Counties 
  
  Saluda River At Chappells affecting Greenwood...Newberry and Saluda
  Counties 
  
  Enoree River At Whitmire affecting Newberry and Union Counties 
  

.Rainfall from earlier in the week along with rainfall across
the Upstate combined with reservoir operations will continue to 
produce high flows on the area rivers and high pool elevations
on area lakes. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...never drive vehicles through flooded areas. The 
water may be too deep to allow safe passage. Never allow children to 
play in or near flood waters. Stay tuned to noaa weather radio...
local media or the internet for further statements and updated 
forecasts.

&&

SCC063-079-271039-
/O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0045.000000T0000Z-151228T0040Z/
/COLS1.1.ER.151224T2103Z.151225T2100Z.151227T0040Z.NO/
539 AM EST SAT DEC 26 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Congaree River At Columbia.
* until Sunday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  5 AM Saturday the stage was 20.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* forecast...The river will gradually fall below flood stage this 
  evening. 
* At 19.0 feet...Extensive swampland and large areas of farmland and 
  pasture land downstream from Columbia are flooded. Old State Road
  below Cayce become flooded. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 3404 8106 3396 8100 3394 8106 3401 8111

$$

SCC017-063-079-271039-
/O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CEAS1.2.ER.151222T1855Z.151226T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
539 AM EST SAT DEC 26 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Congaree River At Carolina Eastman.
* until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  530 AM Saturday the stage was 123.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 115.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river level will fluctuate slightly through
  the early afternoon but remain above flood stage for several 
  days.
* 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 119.0 feet...Extensive flooding occurs in the Congaree 
  National Park. Water will inundate much of the park including 
  the lower boardwalk and portions of the upper boardwalk. 
* At 115.0 feet...Low lying and flood prone areas on the Carolina
  Eastman facility become flooded.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3396 8100 3387 8092 3379 8097 3394 8106

$$

SCC025-069-271039-
/O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-151228T1336Z/
/CHES1.2.ER.151223T1117Z.151225T1420Z.151227T1336Z.NO/
539 AM EST SAT DEC 26 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Pee Dee River At Cheraw.
* until Monday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  430 AM Saturday the stage was 36.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Going below flood 
  stage by tomorrow morning.
* At 36.0 feet...Extensive overflow of the left bank will occur and 
  large areas of farmland near Cheraw will be flooded. Livestock and 
  farm equipment should be moved to higher ground.
* At 35.0 feet...Southeast of Wallace in Marlboro County Old River 
  Road between Community Road and Highway 912 becomes flooded and
  may need to be closed.
* At 30.0 feet...Portions of Riverside Park become flooded along 
  with large areas of river bottomland around Cheraw become flooded.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3480 7994 3480 8002 3455 7990 3455 7984

$$

SCC039-055-057-271039-
/O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-151230T0130Z/
/WATS1.2.ER.151224T0227Z.151225T2200Z.151229T0130Z.NR/
539 AM EST SAT DEC 26 2015

The Flood Warning extended for
  The Wateree River At Lake Wateree.
* until Tuesday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  4 AM Saturday the stage was 102.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 100.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The lake level will continue to fall...going below flood 
  stage by Monday evening.
* At 102.5 feet...Road near Beaver Creek floods.
* At 100.4 feet...The water begins to overflow one or more marinas and
  piers along the northwest shores. Yards and docks in low lying 
  areas begin to flood.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3450 8085 3432 8063 3428 8075 3447 8098

$$

SCC055-271038-
/O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-151227T1600Z/
/CMDS1.1.ER.151225T1152Z.151226T0115Z.151226T1600Z.NO/
539 AM EST SAT DEC 26 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wateree River Near Camden.
* until Sunday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  5 AM Saturday the stage was 27.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Going below flood 
  stage by late this morning.
* At 27.0 feet...Access road in the Turkey Lane Community near Camden 
  becomes flooded. River bottomland between Camden and Lugoff begins 
  to flood. Hunt clubs in the Eastover area may become flooded. 
  Increased flooding downstream in the Wateree Swamp.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3432 8064 3391 8056 3388 8070 3430 8079

$$

SCC047-071-081-271038-
/O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-151229T0336Z/
/CHAS1.2.ER.151222T1856Z.151225T0215Z.151228T0336Z.NO/
539 AM EST SAT DEC 26 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Saluda River At Chappells.
* until Monday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  5 AM Saturday the stage was 18.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall...going below flood 
  stage by tomorrow night.
* At 18.0 feet...The Saluda River Campground including the Campground 
  Store downstream from Chappells becomes flooded. Campers should 
  move to higher ground.
* At 14.0 feet...Lowlands around and downstream from Chappells
  become flooded.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3417 8190 3420 8168 3412 8169 3414 8187

$$

SCC071-087-270417-
/O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-151227T0417Z/
/WHMS1.1.ER.151224T1407Z.151225T1100Z.151226T2217Z.NO/
539 AM EST SAT DEC 26 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Enoree River At Whitmire.
* until this evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  445 AM Saturday the stage was 26.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Going below flood 
  stage by this afternoon.
* At 25.0 feet...River bottomland near and downstream from Whitmire 
  become flooded.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3453 8164 3444 8154 3449 8142 3439 8140 3445 8170

$$
311 
WGUS82 KCAE 261613
FLSCAE
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE COLUMBIA SC
1112 AM EST SAT DEC 26 2015

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South 
Carolina...

  Wateree River Near Camden affecting Kershaw County 
  
  Congaree River At Columbia affecting Lexington and Richland Counties
  
  Pee Dee River At Cheraw affecting Chesterfield and Marlboro Counties
  
  Saluda River At Chappells affecting Greenwood...Newberry and Saluda 
  Counties 
  
  Enoree River At Whitmire affecting Newberry and Union Counties 
  
  Wateree River At Lake Wateree affecting Fairfield...Kershaw and 
  Lancaster Counties 
  
  Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Calhoun...Lexington 
  and Richland Counties 
  

.Runoff from rainfall across the area and Upstate earlier this week 
continues to combined with reservoir operations producing high flows 
on the area rivers and high pool elevations on area lakes. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...never drive vehicles through flooded areas. The 
water may be too deep to allow safe passage. Never allow children to 
play in or near flood waters. Stay tuned to noaa weather radio...
local media or the internet for further statements and updated 
forecasts.

&&

SCC063-079-271612-
/O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0045.000000T0000Z-151228T0600Z/
/COLS1.1.ER.151224T2103Z.151225T2100Z.151227T0600Z.NO/
1112 AM EST SAT DEC 26 2015

The Flood Warning extended for
  The Congaree River At Columbia.
* until late Sunday night...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10 AM Saturday the stage was 19.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Going below flood 
  stage by after midnight tomorrow.
* At 19.0 feet...Extensive swampland and large areas of farmland and 
  pasture land downstream from Columbia become flooded.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3404 8106 3396 8100 3394 8106 3401 8111

$$

SCC017-063-079-271612-
/O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CEAS1.2.ER.151222T1855Z.151226T0538Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1112 AM EST SAT DEC 26 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Congaree River At Carolina Eastman.
* until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8 AM Saturday the stage was 123.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 115.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to a stage of 123.2 feet
  by early this afternoon.
* At 124.0 feet...Extensive flooding occurs at the Carolina Eastman 
  Facility with some access roads flooded. Extensive farmland 
  flooding occurs in the area.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3396 8100 3387 8092 3379 8097 3394 8106

$$

SCC039-055-057-271612-
/O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-151231T0130Z/
/WATS1.2.ER.151224T0227Z.151225T2200Z.151230T0130Z.NR/
1112 AM EST SAT DEC 26 2015

The Flood Warning extended for
  The Wateree River At Lake Wateree.
* until Wednesday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  9 AM Saturday the stage was 102.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 100.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Going below flood 
  stage by Tuesday evening.
* At 102.5 feet...Road near Beaver Creek floods.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3450 8085 3432 8063 3428 8075 3447 8098

$$

SCC055-271612-
/O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-151227T1800Z/
/CMDS1.1.ER.151225T1152Z.151226T0115Z.151226T1800Z.NO/
1112 AM EST SAT DEC 26 2015

The Flood Warning extended for
  The Wateree River Near Camden.
* until Sunday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10 AM Saturday the stage was 27.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Going below flood 
  stage by early this afternoon.
* At 27.0 feet...Access road in the Turkey Lane Community near Camden 
  becomes flooded. River bottomland between Camden and Lugoff begins 
  to flood.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3432 8064 3391 8056 3388 8070 3430 8079

$$

SCC025-069-271612-
/O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-151228T1600Z/
/CHES1.2.ER.151223T1117Z.151225T1420Z.151227T1600Z.NO/
1112 AM EST SAT DEC 26 2015

The Flood Warning extended for
  The Pee Dee River At Cheraw.
* until Monday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10 AM Saturday the stage was 35.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Going below flood 
  stage by tomorrow late morning.
* At 36.0 feet...Extensive overflow of the left bank will occur and 
  large areas of farmland near Cheraw will be flooded. Livestock and 
  farm equipment should be moved to higher ground.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3480 7994 3480 8002 3455 7990 3455 7984

$$

SCC047-071-081-271611-
/O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-151229T1300Z/
/CHAS1.2.ER.151222T1856Z.151225T0215Z.151228T1300Z.NO/
1112 AM EST SAT DEC 26 2015

The Flood Warning extended for
  The Saluda River At Chappells.
* until Tuesday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10 AM Saturday the stage was 18.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* forecast...The river will reach 18.3 feet by early this afternoon 
 and fall below flood stage Monday morning. 
* At 18.0 feet...The Saluda River Campground including the Campground 
  Store downstream from Chappells becomes flooded. Campers should 
  move to higher ground.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3417 8190 3420 8168 3412 8169 3414 8187

$$

SCC071-087-262303-
/O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-151226T2303Z/
/WHMS1.1.ER.151224T1407Z.151225T1100Z.151226T1703Z.NO/
1112 AM EST SAT DEC 26 2015

The Flood Warning extended for
  The Enoree River At Whitmire.
* until this evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10 AM Saturday the stage was 25.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Nonflood flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Going below flood 
  stage by early this afternoon.
* At 25.0 feet...River bottomland near and downstream from Whitmire 
  become flooded.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3453 8164 3444 8154 3449 8142 3439 8140 3445 8170

$$
077 
WGUS82 KCAE 270219
FLSCAE
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE COLUMBIA SC
919 PM EST SAT DEC 26 2015

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in South 
Carolina...

  Congaree River At Columbia affecting Lexington and Richland 
  Counties 
  
SCC063-079-270249-
/O.CAN.KCAE.FL.W.0045.000000T0000Z-151228T0600Z/
/COLS1.1.ER.151224T2103Z.151225T2100Z.151227T0122Z.NO/
919 PM EST SAT DEC 26 2015

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Congaree River At Columbia.
* At  9 PM Saturday the stage was 18.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* The river fell below flood stage this evening.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 15.1 feet by Monday 
  morning.

$$

awp

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Columbia, SC wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Dec 24, 4:21 AM EST, 6 hours 24 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 24, 4:21 AM EST, 6 hours 24 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE COLUMBIA SC
421 AM EST THU DEC 24 2015

.SYNOPSIS...
HIGH PRESSURE RIDGING INTO THE REGION FROM THE ATLANTIC WILL KEEP
UNSEASONABLY WARM WEATHER ACROSS THE AREA THROUGH THIS WEEKEND. A
COLD FRONT COULD STALL OVER OR CLOSE TO THE REGION THEN LIFT NORTH
AS A WARM FRONT EARLY NEXT WEEK...BRINGING AN INCREASED CHANCE FOR
SHOWERS.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
SHORTWAVE ENERGY AND ASSOCIATED ENHANCED 850MB JET WILL EXIT
THE REGION TO THE NORTHEAST TODAY. PRECIPITABLE WATER WILL REMAIN
VERY HIGH...1.5 TO 1.8 INCHES. LINGERING SHOWERS THIS MORNING
WILL DECREASE IN COVERAGE AS UPPER HEIGHTS BEGIN TO BUILD INTO THE
REGION AND UPPER FORCING LIFTS NORTH OF THE MIDLANDS. THE AIR MASS
IS FORECAST TO BECOME MODERATELY UNSTABLE THIS AFTERNOON...SO
CANNOT RULE OUT ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. WILL INDICATE SLIGHT
CHANCE POPS FOR THE SOUTHEASTERN COUNTIES...INCREASING TO HIGH
CHANCE ACROSS THE PIEDMONT AND NORTH MIDLANDS.

WILL HOLD ONTO FLASH FLOOD WATCH THIS MORNING...THOUGH HEAVIEST
RAINFALL SHOULD BE WEST OF THE MIDLANDS AND CSRA. SHOULD SEE
MAINLY DRY CONDITIONS OVER THE WEEKEND AS SURFACE HIGH PRESSURE
AND THE MID LEVEL RIDGE HEIGHTS INCREASE ACROSS THE SOUTHEASTERN
STATES. WILL KEEP SLIGHT CHANCE POPS GIVEN ABUNDANT LOW LEVEL
MOISTURE AND UNSTABLE AIRMASS.

A DEVELOPING WARM FRONT WILL FOCUS PRECIPITATION NORTH OF THE
FORECAST AREA ACROSS THE UPSTATE AND INTO NORTH CAROLINA TONIGHT
AND SHOULD REMAIN NORTH OF OUR AREA...SO WILL CONTINUE CHANCE POPS
WITH A GRADIENT FROM HIGHER POPS NORTHWEST TO LOWEST POPS SOUTHEAST.

TEMPERATURES WILL BE VERY WARM FOR THIS TIME OF YEAR WITH POSSIBLE
RECORDS BEING TIED OR BROKEN TODAY. SHOULD SEE HIGHS IN THE UPPER
70S TO LOWER 80S AND LOWS TONIGHT IN THE MID 60S.

&&

.SHORT TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
THE UPPER AND MID LEVEL RIDGE IS FORECAST TO BUILD OVER THE
SOUTHEASTERN STATES FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY IN RESPONSE TO A
DIGGING VIGOROUS SHORTWAVE THAT CUTS OFF INTO A CLOSED LOW OVER
THE FOUR CORNERS REGION AND MOVES INTO THE SOUTHERN PLAINS BY SUNDAY.
CONTINUED SOUTHERLY LOW LEVEL FLOW CIRCULATING AROUND A WESTERN
ATLANTIC RIDGE WILL KEEP A WARM AND MOIST AIRMASS OVER THE
FORECAST AREA SUPPORTING CONTINUED WELL ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES.
DESPITE THE UPPER RIDGE THINK ENOUGH MOISTURE IN PLACE WILL
SUPPORT ISOLATED DIURNAL SHOWERS AND WILL HOLD ON TO THE SLIGHT
CHANCE POPS.

RECORDS HIGH TEMPERATURES COULD BE TIED OR BROKEN ON CHRISTMAS
DAY. DAYTIME HIGHS WILL RANGE FROM THE MID 70S TO LOWER 80S WITH
NIGHTTIME LOWS IN THE LOW TO MID 60S.

&&

.LONG TERM /SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
MODELS DIVERGE A BIT WITH THE TIMING OF THE DEEP CLOSED LOW
EJECTION OVER THE MIDDLE OF THE COUNTRY AND EVENTUAL FRONTAL
PASSAGE THROUGH THE FORECAST AREA. GFS IS MORE PROGRESSIVE LIFTING
THE UPPER LOW INTO THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY ON MONDAY THEN
ACCELERATING IT THROUGH THE GREAT LAKES ON TUESDAY WHICH WOULD
BRING INCREASED MOISTURE TRANSPORT AND THE FRONTAL PASSAGE TO THE
AREA LATE MONDAY THROUGH EARLY TUESDAY. THE ECMWF IS A BIT SLOWER
WITH THE UPPER LOW STILL LOCATED OVER OK/TX LATE MONDAY THEN
LIFTING IT NORTHWARD INTO THE UPPER MIDWEST TUESDAY ALONG A
FURTHER WEST TRACK THAN THE GFS. THIS RESULTS IN A SLOWER TIMING
OF THE FRONTAL PASSAGE TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND NIGHT.

HAVE INDICATE HIGH CHANCE TO LIKELY POPS MONDAY INTO MONDAY INTO
TUESDAY. UNCERTAINTY CONTINUES INTO THE MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK AS
THE FRONTAL BOUNDARY MAY BECOME STALLED OVER OR NEAR THE FORECAST
AREA PROVIDING A FOCUS FOR POSSIBLE PRECIPITATION. TEMPERATURES
WILL REMAIN WELL ABOVE NORMAL THROUGHOUT THE EXTENDED FORECAST
PERIOD.

&&

.AVIATION /09Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
REGIONAL RADAR AND LATEST HIGH RESOLUTION MODELS SUGGEST
MOST RAIN WILL REMAIN TO THE NORTH AND WEST OF OUR TERMINALS
TODAY. CEILINGS FLUCTUATED QUITE A BIT AROUND MIDNIGHT...BUT SEEM
TO HAVE SETTLED DOWN TO AROUND 1K FT OR LOWER. STILL EXPECT A
DIURNAL LOWERING OF FLIGHT CATEGORIES OVERNIGHT...BUT LIMITED
CONFIDENCE ON SPECIFICS. WILL CONTINUE MENTION OF LLWS AS LOW
LEVEL JET CONTINUES. COULD SEE SOME IMPROVEMENT IN CONDITIONS LATE
TODAY...BUT GUIDANCE ONCE AGAIN LOWERS CEILINGS/VSBYS TONIGHT.

EXTENDED AVIATION OUTLOOK...CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND MAINLY LATE
NIGHT AND MORNING RESTRICTIONS THROUGH MONDAY.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
RIVER FLOOD WARNINGS HAVE BEEN POSTED FOR ALL BUT THREE OF OUR
FORECAST POINTS. WILL NEED TO MONITOR CLOSELY THE CONGAREE RIVER
AT COLUMBIA DUE TO ADDITIONAL MODERATE/HEAVY RAINFALL AT THE UPPER
PORTION OF THE BASIN OF BOTH THE BROAD AND SALUDA RIVERS. WILL
ALSO MONITOR THE N. FORK OF THE EDISTO AT ORANGEBURG AS IT
CONTINUES TO SLOWLY RISE. A THIS TIME...THE ONLY FORECAST POINT
THAT SHOULD REMAIN BELOW FLOOD IS THE SAVANNAH RIVER AT BUTLER
CREEK.

&&

.CLIMATE...
HIGH TEMPERATURE RECORDS FOR CHRISTMAS EVE AND CHRISTMAS DAY.

COLUMBIA METRO AIRPORT (CAE)
DEC 24...76 SET IN 1964. FORECASTING 80.
DEC 25...79 SET IN 1955. FORECASTING 81.

AUGUSTA BUSH FIELD (AGS)
DEC 24...80 SET IN 1964.  FORECASTING 80.
DEC 25...79 SET IN 1984. FORECASTING 81.

&&

.CAE WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
GA...FLASH FLOOD WATCH THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON FOR GAZ040-063>065.
SC...FLASH FLOOD WATCH THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON FOR SCZ015-016-018-
     020>022-025>028-030.

&&
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 24, 4:27 AM EST, 6 hours 18 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE COLUMBIA SC
427 AM EST THU DEC 24 2015

GAZ040-063>065-SCZ015-016-018-020>022-025>028-030-250930-
LINCOLN-MCDUFFIE-COLUMBIA-RICHMOND-LANCASTER-CHESTERFIELD-MCCORMICK-
NEWBERRY-FAIRFIELD-KERSHAW-EDGEFIELD-SALUDA-LEXINGTON-RICHLAND-AIKEN-
427 AM EST THU DEC 24 2015

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR THE MIDLANDS OF SOUTH CAROLINA
AND THE CENTRAL SAVANNAH RIVER AREA OF GEORGIA.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   FLASH FLOOD WATCH.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

GAZ077-SCZ029-031-035>038-041-250930-
BURKE-LEE-SUMTER-BARNWELL-ORANGEBURG-CALHOUN-CLARENDON-BAMBERG-
427 AM EST THU DEC 24 2015

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR THE MIDLANDS OF SOUTH CAROLINA
AND THE CENTRAL SAVANNAH RIVER AREA OF GEORGIA.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

The office that day

Everything else NWS Columbia, SC issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 24, 4:09 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningCAEAiken, Edgefield, McCormick66 min
Dec 24, 4:45 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningCAEAiken, Edgefield, Lexington, Saluda45 min
Dec 24, 5:34 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementCAELexington, Richland41 min

Nearby

River Flood Warnings in South Carolina, 2015Every river flood warning in 2015

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.