Alert archive / Georgia / River Flood Warnings in 2016
River Flood Warning 2, NWS Columbia, SC
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.
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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.
- 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- /O.NEW.KCAE.FL.W.0002.160107T2015Z-160110T1800Z/ /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 $$
14 follow-up statements
176 WGUS82 KCAE 080123 FLSCAE FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE COLUMBIA SC 823 PM EST THU JAN 7 2016 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina...Georgia... Saluda River At Chappells affecting Greenwood...Newberry and Saluda Counties Butler Creek At Augusta affecting Richmond and Aiken Counties Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Calhoun...Lexington and Richland Counties .Increased discharge rates from full pool levels on upstream reservoirs will cause river levels to fluctuate above flood stage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Safety message...never drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water may be too deep to allow safe passage. Never allow children to play in or near flood waters. Stay tuned to noaa weather radio... local media or the internet for further statements and updated forecasts. && SCC017-063-079-090123- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CEAS1.2.ER.151222T1855Z.160101T1227Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 823 PM EST THU JAN 7 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Congaree River At Carolina Eastman. * until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8 PM Thursday the stage was 117.6 feet. * Flood stage is 115.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 118.3 feet tomorrow morning. * At 119.0 feet...Extensive flooding occurs in the Congaree National Park. Some area farmland is flooded. Minor flooding occurs at the Carolina Eastman Facility. && LAT...LON 3396 8100 3387 8092 3379 8097 3394 8106 $$ SCC047-071-081-090123- /O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0003.160108T0521Z-160110T0842Z/ /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 $$ GAC245-SCC003-090123- /O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160112T0600Z/ /AUGG1.1.ER.160107T1900Z.160107T2200Z.160111T0600Z.NO/ 823 PM EST THU JAN 7 2016 The Flood Warning extended for The Butler Creek At Augusta. * until late Monday night...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7 PM Thursday the stage was 117.5 feet. * Flood stage is 117.5 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * forecast...The river will reach 117.5 feet by after midnight tomorrow and fall below flood stage after midnight Monday morning. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Going below flood stage by after midnight Monday morning. * At 117.5 feet...Flood stage. Extensive areas of New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam Park including park roads and bridges become flooded. Low farm areas immediately adjacent to the river begin to flood. && LAT...LON 3350 8191 3326 8179 3315 8190 3350 8205 $$
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- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /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 $$ SCC047-071-081-090905- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-160110T0842Z/ /CHAS1.1.ER.160108T0406Z.160108T1800Z.160109T0842Z.NO/ 405 AM EST FRI JAN 8 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Saluda River At Chappells. * until late Saturday night...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 3 AM Friday the stage was 14.5 feet. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 15.9 feet by early this afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage by early Saturday morning. * At 16.0 feet...Extensive farmland and river bottomland around and downstream from Chappells become flooded. && LAT...LON 3417 8190 3420 8168 3412 8169 3414 8187 $$ GAC245-SCC003-090905- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160112T0600Z/ /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 $$
110 WGUS82 KCAE 081528 FLSCAE FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE COLUMBIA SC 1028 AM EST FRI JAN 8 2016 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina...Georgia... Saluda River At Chappells affecting Greenwood...Newberry and Saluda Counties Butler Creek At Augusta affecting Richmond and Aiken Counties Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Calhoun...Lexington and Richland Counties .Upstream releases due to full pool levels on upstream reservoirs will cause river levels to fluctuate above flood stage. Rainfall expected on Saturday will contribute to continued elevated levels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Safety message...never drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water may be too deep to allow safe passage. Never allow children to play in or near flood waters. Stay tuned to noaa weather radio... local media or the internet for further statements and updated forecasts. && SCC017-063-079-091528- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CEAS1.2.ER.151222T1855Z.160101T1227Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1028 AM EST FRI JAN 8 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Congaree River At Carolina Eastman. * until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7 AM Friday the stage was 117.9 feet. * Flood stage is 115.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall to a stage of 117.6 feet by early this afternoon. && LAT...LON 3396 8100 3387 8092 3379 8097 3394 8106 $$ SCC047-071-081-091528- /O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-160109T2100Z/ /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 $$ GAC245-SCC003-091528- /O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160110T0600Z/ /AUGG1.1.ER.160107T1900Z.160107T2200Z.160109T0600Z.NO/ 1028 AM EST FRI JAN 8 2016 The Flood Warning extended for The Butler Creek At Augusta. * until late Saturday night...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 9 AM Friday the stage was 117.5 feet. * Flood stage is 117.5 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near the 117.5 flood stage by early this afternoon. * At 117.5 feet...Flood stage. Extensive areas of New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam Park including park roads and bridges become flooded. Low farm areas immediately adjacent to the river begin to flood. && LAT...LON 3350 8191 3326 8179 3315 8190 3350 8205 $$
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 $$ GAC245-SCC003-091704- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160110T0600Z/ /AUGG1.1.ER.160107T1900Z.160107T2200Z.160109T0600Z.NO/ 1204 PM EST FRI JAN 8 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Butler Creek At Augusta. * until late Saturday night...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 11 AM Friday the stage was 117.4 feet. * Flood stage is 117.5 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near the 117.5 flood stage by early this afternoon. * At 117.5 feet...Flood stage. Extensive areas of New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam Park including park roads and bridges become flooded. Low farm areas immediately adjacent to the river begin to flood. && LAT...LON 3350 8191 3326 8179 3315 8190 3350 8205 $$ SCC047-071-081-081734- /O.CAN.KCAE.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-160109T2100Z/ /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 $$
974 WGUS82 KCAE 090142 FLSCAE FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE COLUMBIA SC 842 PM EST FRI JAN 8 2016 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia... South Carolina... Butler Creek At Augusta affecting Richmond and Aiken Counties ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina.. Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Calhoun...Lexington and Richland Counties ..Upstream releases due to full pool levels on upstream reservoirs will cause river levels to fluctuate above flood stage. Rainfall expected on Saturday will contribute to continued elevated levels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Safety message...never drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water may be too deep to allow safe passage. Never allow children to play in or near flood waters. Stay tuned to noaa weather radio... local media or the internet for further statements and updated forecasts. && SCC017-063-079-100142- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CEAS1.2.ER.151222T1855Z.160101T1227Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 842 PM EST FRI JAN 8 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Congaree River At Carolina Eastman. * until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 5 PM Friday the stage was 117.2 feet. * Flood stage is 115.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will rise to around 117.6 feet by early Sunday afternoon. Additional rises may be possible thereafter. && LAT...LON 3396 8100 3387 8092 3379 8097 3394 8106 $$ GAC245-SCC003-100142- /O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /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 $$
145 WGUS82 KCAE 090907 FLSCAE FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE COLUMBIA SC 407 AM EST SAT JAN 9 2016 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina...Georgia.. Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Calhoun...Lexington and Richland Counties Butler Creek At Augusta affecting Richmond and Aiken Counties .Upstream releases due to full pool levels on upstream reservoirs will cause river levels to fluctuate above flood stage. Rainfall expected today will contribute to continued elevated levels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Safety message...never drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water may be too deep to allow safe passage. Never allow children to play in or near flood waters. Stay tuned to noaa weather radio... local media or the internet for further statements and updated forecasts. && SCC017-063-079-100907- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CEAS1.2.ER.151222T1855Z.160101T1227Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 407 AM EST SAT JAN 9 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Congaree River At Carolina Eastman. * until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 4 AM Saturday the stage was 117.2 feet. * Flood stage is 115.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will rise to around 117.6 feet by early Sunday afternoon. Additional rises may be possible thereafter. && LAT...LON 3396 8100 3387 8092 3379 8097 3394 8106 $$ GAC245-SCC003-100906- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /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 $$
486 WGUS82 KCAE 091700 FLSCAE FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE COLUMBIA SC 1200 PM EST SAT JAN 9 2016 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina...Georgia.. Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Calhoun...Lexington and Richland Counties Butler Creek At Augusta affecting Richmond and Aiken Counties .Releases from upstream reservoirs will fluctuate river levels on a short term basis. However, river levels will remain elevated over the next several days along the Congaree and Savannah Rivers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Safety message...never drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water may be too deep to allow safe passage. Never allow children to play in or near flood waters. Stay tuned to noaa weather radio... local media or the internet for further statements and updated forecasts. && SCC017-063-079-101700- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CEAS1.2.ER.151222T1855Z.160101T1227Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1200 PM EST SAT JAN 9 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Congaree River At Carolina Eastman. * until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 11 AM Saturday the stage was 116.9 feet. * Flood stage is 115.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 117.0 feet tomorrow morning then begin slowly falling over the next few days. * At 115.0 feet...Flooding occurs in low lying areas of the Carolina Eastman Facility and at the Congaree National Park. This will impact portions of the lower boardwalk within the park. && LAT...LON 3396 8100 3387 8092 3379 8097 3394 8106 $$ GAC245-SCC003-101659- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /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 $$
131 WGUS82 KCAE 100136 FLSCAE FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE COLUMBIA SC 836 PM EST SAT JAN 9 2016 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina...Georgia.. Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Calhoun...Lexington and Richland Counties Savannah River At Butler Creek in Augusta affecting Richmond and Aiken Counties .Generation and discharge from upstream reservoirs will produce fluctuations and maintain high stages along portions of the Congaree and Middle Savannah Rivers through the early part of the week ahead. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Safety message...never drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water may be too deep to allow safe passage. Never allow children to play in or near flood waters. Stay tuned to noaa weather radio... local media or the internet for further statements and updated forecasts. && SCC017-063-079-110136- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CEAS1.2.ER.151222T1855Z.160101T1227Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 836 PM EST SAT JAN 9 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Congaree River At Carolina Eastman. * until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7 PM Saturday the stage was 116.8 feet. * Flood stage is 115.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will fluctuate between 115 and 117 feet through Monday or beyond. * At 115.0 feet...Flooding occurs in low-lying areas of the Carolina Eastman Facility and at the Congaree National Park. && LAT...LON 3396 8100 3387 8092 3379 8097 3394 8106 $$ GAC245-SCC003-110136- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /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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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.