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River Flood Warning 2, NWS Columbia, SC

January 7, 2016Richmond County, Georgia; Aiken County, South Carolina

NWS Columbia, SC issued this river flood warning at Jan 7, 2016, 3:15 PM EST for Richmond County, Georgia; Aiken County, South Carolina. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Jan 7, 2016, 3:15 PM EST (20:15 UTC)
Expired
Jan 11, 2016, 8:17 PM EST
In force
4 days
Issued by
NWS Columbia, SC
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

Counties Richmond County, GA, Aiken County, SC

The radar

The Columbia radar (KCAE), 97 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:12 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 Savannah River near Augusta (AUGG1). The gauge peaked at 117.53 ft at Jan 10, 2016, 7:00 PM EST.

actionminormoderate11611812001/0701/0801/0901/1001/1101/1201/13
Action stage
115.5 ft
Minor stage
117.5 ft
Moderate stage
120.5 ft
Major stage
129.5 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02197000, 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.

714 
WGUS42 KCAE 072015
FLWCAE
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE COLUMBIA SC
315 PM EST THU JAN 7 2016

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

  Butler Creek At Augusta affecting Richmond and Aiken Counties 
  
.Continued releases from upstrream reservoirs are keeping the
Savannah basin at or near flood stage.

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.

&&

GAC245-SCC003-082015-
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/AUGG1.1.ER.160107T1900Z.160108T1200Z.160109T1800Z.NO/
315 PM EST THU JAN 7 2016

The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Butler Creek At Augusta
* until Sunday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  2 PM Thursday the stage was 117.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 117.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* forecast...The river will rise above flood stage this evening
 And crest around 117.6 feet tomorrow evening. The river will fall 
below flood stage Saturday January 09.
* At 117.5 feet...Flood stage. Extensive areas of New Savannah Bluff 
  Lock and Dam Park including park roads and bridges become flooded. 
  Low farm areas immediately adjacent to the river begin to flood.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3350 8191 3326 8179 3315 8190 3350 8205

$$
14 follow-up statements
176 
WGUS82 KCAE 080123
FLSCAE
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE COLUMBIA SC
823 PM EST THU JAN 7 2016

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

  Saluda River At Chappells affecting Greenwood...Newberry and Saluda 
  Counties 
  
  Butler Creek At Augusta affecting Richmond and Aiken Counties 
  
  Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Calhoun...Lexington 
  and Richland Counties 
  

.Increased discharge rates from full pool levels on upstream reservoirs will
cause river levels to fluctuate above flood stage.

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.

&&

SCC017-063-079-090123-
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823 PM EST THU JAN 7 2016

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 117.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 115.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.

* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 118.3 feet 
  tomorrow morning.
* 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.

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

$$

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/CHAS1.1.ER.160108T0521Z.160108T1800Z.160109T0842Z.NO/
823 PM EST THU JAN 7 2016

The Flood Warning extended for
  The Saluda River At Chappells.
* from late tonight to late Saturday night...Or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At  7 PM Thursday the stage was 12.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* forecast...The river will rise above flood stage after midnight 
tomorrow and 
 Crest around 15.9 feet early tomorrow afternoon. 
 The river will fall below flood stage by early Saturday morning.
* At 16.0 feet...Extensive farmland and river bottomland around and 
  downstream from Chappells become flooded.

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

$$

GAC245-SCC003-090123-
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/AUGG1.1.ER.160107T1900Z.160107T2200Z.160111T0600Z.NO/
823 PM EST THU JAN 7 2016

The Flood Warning extended for
  The Butler Creek At Augusta.
* until late Monday night...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7 PM Thursday the stage was 117.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 117.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* forecast...The river will reach 117.5 feet by after midnight 
tomorrow 
 and fall below flood stage after midnight Monday morning. 
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Going below flood 
  stage by after midnight Monday morning.
* At 117.5 feet...Flood stage. Extensive areas of New Savannah Bluff 
  Lock and Dam Park including park roads and bridges become flooded. 
  Low farm areas immediately adjacent to the river begin to flood.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3350 8191 3326 8179 3315 8190 3350 8205

$$
124 
WGUS82 KCAE 080905
FLSCAE
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE COLUMBIA SC
405 AM EST FRI JAN 8 2016

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

  Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Calhoun...Lexington 
  and Richland Counties 
  
  Saluda River At Chappells affecting Greenwood...Newberry and Saluda
  Counties 
  
  Butler Creek At Augusta affecting Richmond and Aiken Counties 
  
.Increased discharge rates from full pool levels on upstream reservoirs will
cause river levels to fluctuate above flood stage.

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.

&&

SCC017-063-079-090905-
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/CEAS1.2.ER.151222T1855Z.160101T1227Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
405 AM EST FRI JAN 8 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Congaree River At Carolina Eastman.
* until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 1 AM Friday the stage was 117.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 115.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 118.3 feet this 
  morning.
* 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.

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

$$

SCC047-071-081-090905-
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/CHAS1.1.ER.160108T0406Z.160108T1800Z.160109T0842Z.NO/
405 AM EST FRI JAN 8 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Saluda River At Chappells.
* until late Saturday night...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 3 AM Friday the stage was 14.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 15.9 feet by 
  early this afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage by 
  early Saturday morning.
* At 16.0 feet...Extensive farmland and river bottomland around and 
  downstream from Chappells become flooded.

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

$$

GAC245-SCC003-090905-
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/AUGG1.1.ER.160107T1900Z.160107T2200Z.160111T0600Z.NO/
405 AM EST FRI JAN 8 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Butler Creek At Augusta.
* until late Monday night...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 3 AM Friday the stage was 117.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 117.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near the 117.5 flood 
  stage this morning.
* At 117.5 feet...Flood stage. Extensive areas of New Savannah Bluff 
  Lock and Dam Park including park roads and bridges become flooded. 
  Low farm areas immediately adjacent to the river begin to flood.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3350 8191 3326 8179 3315 8190 3350 8205

$$
110 
WGUS82 KCAE 081528
FLSCAE
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE COLUMBIA SC
1028 AM EST FRI JAN 8 2016

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

  Saluda River At Chappells affecting Greenwood...Newberry and Saluda 
  Counties 
  
  Butler Creek At Augusta affecting Richmond and Aiken Counties 
  
  Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Calhoun...Lexington 
  and Richland Counties 
  
.Upstream releases due to full pool levels on upstream reservoirs will
cause river levels to fluctuate above flood stage. Rainfall expected on Saturday
will contribute to continued elevated levels.

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.

&&

SCC017-063-079-091528-
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/CEAS1.2.ER.151222T1855Z.160101T1227Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1028 AM EST FRI JAN 8 2016

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 117.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 115.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to a stage of 117.6 feet
  by early this afternoon.

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

$$

SCC047-071-081-091528-
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/CHAS1.1.ER.160108T0406Z.160108T1800Z.160108T2100Z.NO/
1028 AM EST FRI JAN 8 2016

The Flood Warning extended for
  The Saluda River At Chappells.
* until Saturday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  9 AM Friday the stage was 14.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 14.9 feet by 
  early this afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage by this
  afternoon.
* At 14.0 feet...Lowlands around and downstream from Chappells become 
  flooded. Cattle grazing river bottomland should be moved to higher 
  ground.

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

$$

GAC245-SCC003-091528-
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/AUGG1.1.ER.160107T1900Z.160107T2200Z.160109T0600Z.NO/
1028 AM EST FRI JAN 8 2016

The Flood Warning extended for
  The Butler Creek At Augusta.
* until late Saturday night...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  9 AM Friday the stage was 117.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 117.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near the 117.5 flood 
  stage by early this afternoon.
* At 117.5 feet...Flood stage. Extensive areas of New Savannah Bluff 
  Lock and Dam Park including park roads and bridges become flooded. 
  Low farm areas immediately adjacent to the river begin to flood.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3350 8191 3326 8179 3315 8190 3350 8205

$$
122 
WGUS82 KCAE 081704
FLSCAE
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE COLUMBIA SC
1204 PM EST FRI JAN 8 2016

...The Flood Warning is cancelled 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...Georgia..

  Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Calhoun...Lexington 
  and Richland Counties 
  
  Butler Creek At Augusta affecting Richmond and Aiken Counties 
  

.Upstream releases due to full pool levels on upstream reservoirs will
cause river levels to fluctuate above flood stage. Rainfall expected on Saturday
will contribute to continued elevated levels.

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.

&&

SCC017-063-079-091704-
/O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CEAS1.2.ER.151222T1855Z.160101T1227Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1204 PM EST FRI JAN 8 2016

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 117.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 115.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to a stage of 117.6 feet
  by early this afternoon.

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

$$

GAC245-SCC003-091704-
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/AUGG1.1.ER.160107T1900Z.160107T2200Z.160109T0600Z.NO/
1204 PM EST FRI JAN 8 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Butler Creek At Augusta.
* until late Saturday night...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11 AM Friday the stage was 117.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 117.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near the 117.5 flood 
  stage by early this afternoon.
* At 117.5 feet...Flood stage. Extensive areas of New Savannah Bluff 
  Lock and Dam Park including park roads and bridges become flooded. 
  Low farm areas immediately adjacent to the river begin to flood.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3350 8191 3326 8179 3315 8190 3350 8205

$$

SCC047-071-081-081734-
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/CHAS1.1.ER.160108T0406Z.160108T1415Z.160108T1527Z.NO/
1204 PM EST FRI JAN 8 2016

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Saluda River At Chappells.
* At 11 AM Friday the stage was 13.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* The river fell below flood stage at 10 AM Friday.
* At 14.0 feet...Lowlands around and downstream from Chappells become 
  flooded. Cattle grazing river bottomland should be moved to higher 
  ground.

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

$$
974 
WGUS82 KCAE 090142
FLSCAE
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE COLUMBIA SC
842 PM EST FRI JAN 8 2016

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

  Butler Creek At Augusta affecting Richmond and Aiken Counties 
  
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South 
Carolina..
  Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Calhoun...Lexington 
  and Richland Counties 
  

..Upstream releases due to full pool levels on upstream reservoirs will
cause river levels to fluctuate above flood stage. Rainfall expected on Saturday
will contribute to continued elevated levels.

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.

&&

SCC017-063-079-100142-
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/CEAS1.2.ER.151222T1855Z.160101T1227Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
842 PM EST FRI JAN 8 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Congaree River At Carolina Eastman.
* until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  5 PM Friday the stage was 117.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 115.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.

* Forecast...The river will rise to around 117.6 feet by early Sunday 
  afternoon. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.

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

$$

GAC245-SCC003-100142-
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/AUGG1.1.ER.160107T1900Z.160107T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
842 PM EST FRI JAN 8 2016

The Flood Warning extended for
  The Butler Creek At Augusta.
* until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8 PM Friday the stage was 117.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 117.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near the 117.5 flood 
  stage after midnight tomorrow.
* At 117.5 feet...Flood stage. Extensive areas of New Savannah Bluff 
  Lock and Dam Park including park roads and bridges become flooded. 
  Low farm areas immediately adjacent to the river begin to flood.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3350 8191 3326 8179 3315 8190 3350 8205

$$
145 
WGUS82 KCAE 090907
FLSCAE
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE COLUMBIA SC
407 AM EST SAT JAN 9 2016

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

  Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Calhoun...Lexington 
  and Richland Counties 
  
  Butler Creek At Augusta affecting Richmond and Aiken Counties 
  
.Upstream releases due to full pool levels on upstream reservoirs will
cause river levels to fluctuate above flood stage. Rainfall expected today
will contribute to continued elevated levels.

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.

&&

SCC017-063-079-100907-
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/CEAS1.2.ER.151222T1855Z.160101T1227Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
407 AM EST SAT JAN 9 2016

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 117.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 115.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise to around 117.6 feet by early 
  Sunday afternoon. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.

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

$$

GAC245-SCC003-100906-
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/AUGG1.1.ER.160107T1900Z.160107T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
407 AM EST SAT JAN 9 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Butler Creek At Augusta.
* until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 3 AM Saturday the stage was 117.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 117.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to remain near the 117.5 flood 
  stage.
* At 117.5 feet...Flood stage. Extensive areas of New Savannah Bluff 
  Lock and Dam Park including park roads and bridges become flooded. 
  Low farm areas immediately adjacent to the river begin to flood.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3350 8191 3326 8179 3315 8190 3350 8205

$$
486 
WGUS82 KCAE 091700
FLSCAE
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE COLUMBIA SC
1200 PM EST SAT JAN 9 2016

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South 
Carolina...Georgia..
  Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Calhoun...Lexington 
  and Richland Counties 
  
  Butler Creek At Augusta affecting Richmond and Aiken Counties 
  

.Releases from upstream reservoirs will fluctuate river levels 
on a short term basis. However, river levels will remain elevated 
over the next several days along the Congaree and Savannah Rivers. 

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.

&&

SCC017-063-079-101700-
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/CEAS1.2.ER.151222T1855Z.160101T1227Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1200 PM EST SAT JAN 9 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Congaree River At Carolina Eastman.
* until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11 AM Saturday the stage was 116.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 115.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 117.0 feet 
  tomorrow morning then begin slowly falling over the next
  few days.
* At 115.0 feet...Flooding occurs in low lying areas of the Carolina 
  Eastman Facility and at the Congaree National Park. This will 
  impact portions of the lower boardwalk within the park.

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

$$

GAC245-SCC003-101659-
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/AUGG1.1.ER.160107T1900Z.160107T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1200 PM EST SAT JAN 9 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Butler Creek At Augusta.
* until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11 AM Saturday the stage was 117.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 117.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fluctuate around 117.5 feet 
  over the next few days.
* At 117.5 feet...Flood stage. Extensive areas of New Savannah Bluff 
  Lock and Dam Park including park roads and bridges become flooded. 
  Low farm areas immediately adjacent to the river begin to flood.
  Extensive flooding occurs downstream from Augusta affecting 
  hunt clubs and boat ramps. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 3350 8191 3326 8179 3315 8190 3350 8205

$$
131 
WGUS82 KCAE 100136
FLSCAE
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE COLUMBIA SC
836 PM EST SAT JAN 9 2016

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

  Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Calhoun...Lexington 
  and Richland Counties 
  
  Savannah River At Butler Creek in Augusta affecting Richmond and
  Aiken Counties 
  
.Generation and discharge from upstream reservoirs will produce
fluctuations and maintain high stages along portions of the Congaree 
and Middle Savannah Rivers through the early part of the week ahead. 

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.

&&

SCC017-063-079-110136-
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/CEAS1.2.ER.151222T1855Z.160101T1227Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
836 PM EST SAT JAN 9 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Congaree River At Carolina Eastman.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7 PM Saturday the stage was 116.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 115.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will fluctuate between 115 and 117 feet
  through Monday or beyond.
* At 115.0 feet...Flooding occurs in low-lying areas of the Carolina 
  Eastman Facility and at the Congaree National Park.

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

$$

GAC245-SCC003-110136-
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/AUGG1.1.ER.160107T1900Z.160107T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
836 PM EST SAT JAN 9 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Savannah River At Butler Creek in Augusta.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7 PM Saturday the stage was 117.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 117.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will fluctuate between 117 and 118 feet
  through Monday or beyond. 
* At 117.5 feet...Extensive areas of New Savannah Bluff Lock and
  Dam Park including park roads and bridges become flooded. 
  Low farm areas immediately adjacent to the river begin to flood.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3350 8191 3326 8179 3315 8190 3350 8205

$$
ACM
512 
WGUS82 KCAE 100905
FLSCAE
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE COLUMBIA SC
405 AM EST SUN JAN 10 2016

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

  Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Calhoun...Lexington 
  and Richland Counties 
  
  Butler Creek At Augusta affecting Richmond and Aiken Counties 

.Generation and discharge from upstream reservoirs will produce
fluctuations and maintain high stages along portions of the Congaree 
and Middle Savannah Rivers through the early part of the week ahead.

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.

&&

SCC017-063-079-110905-
/O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CEAS1.2.ER.151222T1855Z.160101T1227Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
405 AM EST SUN JAN 10 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Congaree River At Carolina Eastman.
* until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 12 AM Sunday the stage was 117.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 115.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to a stage of 116.8 feet
  by this morning.
* At 115.0 feet...Flooding occurs in low lying areas of the Carolina 
  Eastman Facility and at the Congaree National Park.

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

$$

GAC245-SCC003-110905-
/O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AUGG1.1.ER.160107T1900Z.160107T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
405 AM EST SUN JAN 10 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Butler Creek At Augusta.
* until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 3 AM Sunday the stage was 117.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 117.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near the 117.5 flood 
  stage this morning.
* At 117.5 feet...Flood stage. Extensive areas of New Savannah Bluff 
  Lock and Dam Park including park roads and bridges become flooded. 
  Low farm areas immediately adjacent to the river begin to flood.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3350 8191 3326 8179 3315 8190 3350 8205

$$
673 
WGUS82 KCAE 101455
FLSCAE
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE COLUMBIA SC
955 AM EST SUN JAN 10 2016

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

  Butler Creek At Augusta affecting Richmond and Aiken Counties. 
 
  Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Calhoun...Lexington 
  and Richland Counties. 

.Generation and discharge from upstream reservoirs will produce
fluctuations and maintain high stages along parts of the Congaree 
and Middle Savannah Rivers through this week.

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.

&&

SCC017-063-079-111455-
/O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CEAS1.2.ER.151222T1855Z.160101T1227Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
955 AM EST SUN JAN 10 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Congaree River At Carolina Eastman.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 7 AM Sunday the stage was 117.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 115 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The stage at Carolina Eastman will fluctuate between
  115 and 117.5 feet through the middle of the week. 
* At 115 feet...Flooding occurs in low lying areas of the Carolina 
  Eastman Facility and at the Congaree National Park.  

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

$$

GAC245-SCC003-111454-
/O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160112T0000Z/
/AUGG1.1.ER.160107T1900Z.160107T2200Z.160111T0000Z.NO/
955 AM EST SUN JAN 10 2016

The Flood Warning extended for
   Butler Creek At Augusta.
* until Monday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 9 AM Sunday the stage was 117.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 117.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The stage at Butler Creek is forecast to remain
  around 117.5 feet through Monday.
* At 117.5 feet...Extensive areas of New Savannah Bluff Lock 
  and Dam Park including park roads and bridges are flooded. 
  Low farm areas immediately adjacent to the river are also 
  flooded.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3350 8191 3326 8179 3315 8190 3350 8205

$$
912 
WGUS82 KCAE 110146
FLSCAE
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE COLUMBIA SC
846 PM EST SUN JAN 10 2016

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

  Savannah River At Butler Creek in Augusta affecting Richmond and
  Aiken Counties 
  
.Generation and discharge from upstream reservoirs will produce
fluctuations and maintain high stages along the Middle Savannah River
through at least Tuesday.

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.

&&

GAC245-SCC003-120146-
/O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160113T1800Z/
/AUGG1.1.ER.160107T1900Z.160111T0600Z.160112T1800Z.NO/
846 PM EST SUN JAN 10 2016

The Flood Warning is extended for
  The Savannah River At Butler Creek in Augusta.
* until Wednesday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7 PM Sunday the stage was 117.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 117.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will fluctuate between 117 and 118 feet 
  through at least Tuesday. 
* At 117.5 feet...Extensive areas of New Savannah Bluff Lock and
  Dam Park including park roads and bridges become flooded. 
  Low farm areas immediately adjacent to the river begin to flood.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3350 8191 3326 8179 3315 8190 3350 8205

$$
ACM
272 
WGUS82 KCAE 111043
FLSCAE
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE COLUMBIA SC
543 AM EST MON JAN 11 2016

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

  Savannah River At Butler Creek in Augusta affecting Richmond and
  Aiken Counties 

.Generation and discharge from upstream reservoirs will produce
fluctuations and maintain high stages along the Middle Savannah River
through at least Tuesday.

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.

&&

GAC245-SCC003-121043-
/O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160113T1800Z/
/AUGG1.1.ER.160107T1900Z.160111T1200Z.160112T1800Z.NO/
543 AM EST MON JAN 11 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Butler Creek At Augusta.
* until Wednesday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 5 AM Monday the stage was 117.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 117.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* forecast...The river will remain near 117.5 feet through this
  morning and fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. 
* At 117.5 feet...Flood stage. Extensive areas of New Savannah Bluff 
  Lock and Dam Park including park roads and bridges become flooded. 
  Low farm areas immediately adjacent to the river begin to flood.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3350 8191 3326 8179 3315 8190 3350 8205

$$
388 
WGUS82 KCAE 111618
FLSCAE
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE COLUMBIA SC
1118 AM EST MON JAN 11 2016

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Georgia...
South Carolina...

  Butler Creek At Augusta affecting Richmond and Aiken Counties. 
  
.Generation and discharge from upstream reservoirs will produce
fluctuations and maintain high stages along the Middle Savannah River
through at least Tuesday.

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.

&&

GAC245-SCC003-121618-
/O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160113T0600Z/
/AUGG1.1.ER.160107T1900Z.160111T0015Z.160112T0600Z.NO/
1118 AM EST MON JAN 11 2016

The Flood Warning extended for
  The Butler Creek At Augusta.
* until late Tuesday night...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10 AM Monday the stage was 117.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 117.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The stage at Butler Creek will remain near 117.5 feet
  through Tuesday.
* At 117.5 feet...Extensive areas of New Savannah Bluff Lock 
  and Dam Park including park roads and bridges are flooded. 
  Low farm areas immediately adjacent to the river are also 
  flooded.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3350 8191 3326 8179 3315 8190 3350 8205

$$
856 
WGUS82 KCAE 120117
FLSCAE
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE COLUMBIA SC
817 PM EST MON JAN 11 2016

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

  Savannah River At Butler Creek in Augusta affecting Richmond and
Aiken Counties 
  
GAC245-SCC003-120147-
/O.CAN.KCAE.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160113T0600Z/
/AUGG1.1.ER.160107T1900Z.160111T0015Z.160111T1715Z.NO/
817 PM EST MON JAN 11 2016

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Savannah River At Butler Creek in Augusta.
* At  7 PM Monday the stage was 117.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 117.5 feet.
* The river fell below flood stage this afternoon.
* Forecast...The river will continue a general fall during the next 
  few days...reaching 116.5 feet by 7 AM Tuesday morning...
  and 115.0 feet by 7 AM Wednesday morning.

$$

This will be the last statement for this high water event.

ACM

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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.