Alert archive / South Carolina / River Flood Warnings in 2019
River Flood Warning 39, NWS Columbia, SC
NWS Columbia, SC issued this river flood warning at Dec 13, 2019, 1:28 PM EST for Calhoun County, Lexington County, Richland County, South Carolina. It took effect at Dec 14, 2019, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for 4 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 13, 2019, 1:28 PM EST (18:28 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 14, 2019, 7:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Dec 18, 2019, 8:00 AM EST
- In force
- 4 days
- Issued by
- NWS Columbia, SC
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Calhoun County, SC, Lexington County, SC, Richland County, SC
The radar
The Columbia radar (KCAE), 13 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:29 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Congaree River at Carolina Eastman (CEAS1).
- Action stage
- 114 ft
- Minor stage
- 115 ft
- Moderate stage
- 119 ft
- Major stage
- 126 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record, 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.
051 WGUS42 KCAE 131828 FLWCAE BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service Columbia SC 128 PM EST Fri Dec 13 2019 ...The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a flood warning for the following rivers in South Carolina... Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Calhoun...Lexington and Richland Counties Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden affecting Calhoun and Richland Counties .Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall, along with urban runoff from the city of Columbia through Saturday morning will increase stream flow from the Broad and Saluda Rivers into the Congaree. This is expected raise river levels above minor 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. && SCC017-063-079-141828- /O.NEW.KCAE.FL.W.0039.191215T0916Z-191218T1300Z/ /CEAS1.1.ER.191215T0916Z.191216T1200Z.191217T1300Z.UU/ 128 PM EST Fri Dec 13 2019 The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a * Flood Warning for The Congaree River At Carolina Eastman * from late Saturday night to Wednesday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7 AM Friday the stage was 107.9 feet. * Flood stage is 115.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * forecast...The river will rise above flood stage early Sunday morning and crest around 118.3 feet Monday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Tuesday December 17. * At 119.0 feet...Extensive flooding occurs in the Congaree National Park. Some area farmland is flooded. Minor flooding occurs at the Carolina Eastman Facility. * At 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 $$ SCC017-079-141828- /O.NEW.KCAE.FL.W.0040.191215T1500Z-000000T0000Z/ /GADS1.1.ER.191215T1500Z.191217T0600Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 128 PM EST Fri Dec 13 2019 The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a * Flood Warning for The Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden * from Sunday morning until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 1 PM Friday the stage was 9.6 feet. * Flood stage is 15.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late Sunday morning and continue to rise to near 16.6 feet after midnight Tuesday morning. * At 17.0 feet...The access road to the Sandy Run subdivision becomes flooded. The lower boardwalk in the Congaree National Park becomes flooded by Cedar Creek. * At 15.0 feet...Flooding begins in the Congaree National Park. This will begin to produce flooding of portions of the lower boardwalk. && LAT...LON 3384 8090 3380 8083 3377 8085 3380 8091 $$
11 follow-up statements
997 WGUS82 KCAE 140206 FLSCAE Flood Statement National Weather Service Columbia SC 906 PM EST Fri Dec 13 2019 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina... Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Calhoun...Lexington and Richland Counties Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden affecting Calhoun and Richland Counties .Significant rainfall on Friday combined with local urban runoff in the Columbia area has resulted in significant rises along the Congaree River. Additional rainfall late tonight will contribute to additional runoff and river levels are expected to rise above minor flood stage later tonight. 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. && SCC017-063-079-150205- /O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0039.191214T1200Z-191218T0224Z/ /CEAS1.1.ER.191214T1200Z.191215T1800Z.191217T0224Z.UU/ 906 PM EST Fri Dec 13 2019 The Flood Warning extended for The Congaree River At Carolina Eastman. * from Saturday morning to Tuesday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7 PM Friday the stage was 112.5 feet. * Flood stage is 115.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by tomorrow morning and crest around 118.1 feet early Sunday afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage by Monday night. * At 119.0 feet...Extensive flooding occurs in the Congaree National Park. Some area farmland is flooded. Minor flooding occurs at the Carolina Eastman Facility. * At 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 $$ SCC017-079-150205- /O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0040.191214T2024Z-191219T1108Z/ /GADS1.1.ER.191214T2024Z.191216T0000Z.191218T1108Z.UU/ 906 PM EST Fri Dec 13 2019 The Flood Warning extended for The Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden. * from Saturday afternoon to Thursday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8 PM Friday the stage was 11.2 feet. * Flood stage is 15.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * forecast...The river will rise above flood stage Saturday afternoon and crest around 16.7 feet Monday morning. The river will fall below flood stage by Wednesday morning. * At 17.0 feet...The access road to the Sandy Run subdivision becomes flooded. The lower boardwalk in the Congaree National Park becomes flooded by Cedar Creek. * At 15.0 feet...Flooding begins in the Congaree National Park. This will begin to produce flooding of portions of the lower boardwalk. && LAT...LON 3384 8090 3380 8083 3377 8085 3380 8091 $$
629 WGUS82 KCAE 140945 FLSCAE Flood Statement National Weather Service Columbia SC 445 AM EST Sat Dec 14 2019 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina.. Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Calhoun...Lexington and Richland Counties Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden affecting Calhoun and Richland Counties .Significant rainfall on Friday and Friday night combined with local urban runoff in the Columbia area has resulted in significant rises along the Congaree River. 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. && SCC017-063-079-150944- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0039.191214T1200Z-191218T0224Z/ /CEAS1.1.ER.191214T1200Z.191215T1800Z.191217T0224Z.UU/ 445 AM EST Sat Dec 14 2019 The Flood Warning continues for The Congaree River At Carolina Eastman. * until Tuesday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 4 AM Saturday the stage was 114.9 feet. * Flood stage is 115.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * forecast...The river will rise above flood stage this morning and Crest around 118.1 feet early tomorrow afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage by Monday night. * At 119.0 feet...Extensive flooding occurs in the Congaree National Park. Some area farmland is flooded. Minor flooding occurs at the Carolina Eastman Facility. * At 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 $$ SCC017-079-150944- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0040.191214T2024Z-191219T1108Z/ /GADS1.1.ER.191214T2024Z.191216T0000Z.191218T1108Z.UU/ 445 AM EST Sat Dec 14 2019 The Flood Warning continues for The Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden. * from this afternoon to Thursday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 4 AM Saturday the stage was 14.1 feet. * Flood stage is 15.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * forecast...The river will rise above flood stage this afternoon and Crest around 16.7 feet Monday morning. The river will fall below flood stage by Wednesday morning. * At 17.0 feet...The access road to the Sandy Run subdivision becomes flooded. The lower boardwalk in the Congaree National Park becomes flooded by Cedar Creek. * At 15.0 feet...Flooding begins in the Congaree National Park. This will begin to produce flooding of portions of the lower boardwalk. && LAT...LON 3384 8090 3380 8083 3377 8085 3380 8091 $$
975 WGUS82 KCAE 141739 FLSCAE Flood Statement National Weather Service Columbia SC 1239 PM EST Sat Dec 14 2019 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina... Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Calhoun...Lexington and Richland Counties Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden affecting Calhoun and Richland Counties .Significant rainfall on Friday and Friday night has produced runoff from a combination of urban landscape and saturated soils, as well as elevated flows from upstream. These factors will keep elevated stages along the Congaree River through at least Monday. 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. && SCC017-063-079-151739- /O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-191218T1400Z/ /CEAS1.1.ER.191214T1019Z.191216T1200Z.191217T1400Z.UU/ 1239 PM EST Sat Dec 14 2019 The Flood Warning continues for The Congaree River At Carolina Eastman. * until Tuesday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 10 AM Saturday the stage was 115.2 feet. * Flood stage is 115.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will experience periodic rises and eventually crest near 118.8 feet by Monday morning. The river will fall below flood stage by late Tuesday 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. * 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 $$ SCC017-079-151739- /O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0040.191214T1709Z-191219T1236Z/ /GADS1.1.ER.191214T1653Z.191217T0600Z.191218T1236Z.UU/ 1239 PM EST Sat Dec 14 2019 The Flood Warning continues for The Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden. * until Wednesday morning...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 11 AM Saturday the stage was 14.9 feet. * Flood stage is 15.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage shortly, and continue rising to a crest near 16.7 feet late Monday night. The river will fall below flood stage by Wednesday morning. * At 17.0 feet...The access road to the Sandy Run subdivision becomes flooded. The lower boardwalk in the Congaree National Park becomes flooded by Cedar Creek. * At 15.0 feet...Flooding begins in the Congaree National Park. This will begin to produce flooding of portions of the lower boardwalk. && LAT...LON 3384 8090 3380 8083 3377 8085 3380 8091 $$ ACM
883 WGUS82 KCAE 150205 FLSCAE Flood Statement National Weather Service Columbia SC 905 PM EST Sat Dec 14 2019 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina... Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Calhoun...Lexington and Richland Counties Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden affecting Calhoun and Richland Counties Pee Dee River At Cheraw affecting Chesterfield and Marlboro Counties .Significant rainfall on Friday and Friday night has produced runoff from a combination of urban landscape and saturated soils, as well as elevated upstream flows. These factors will keep elevated stages along the Congaree River and Pee Dee River through at least Monday. 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. && SCC017-063-079-160205- /O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-191218T0830Z/ /CEAS1.1.ER.191214T1019Z.191216T0000Z.191217T0830Z.UU/ 905 PM EST Sat Dec 14 2019 The Flood Warning extended for The Congaree River At Carolina Eastman. * until late Tuesday night...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8 PM Saturday the stage was 116.4 feet. * Flood stage is 115.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 118.5 feet by Sunday evening. The river will fall below flood stage by early Tuesday 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. * 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 $$ SCC017-079-160205- /O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-191219T0900Z/ /GADS1.1.ER.191214T2207Z.191216T1200Z.191218T0900Z.UU/ 905 PM EST Sat Dec 14 2019 The Flood Warning extended for The Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden. * until late Wednesday night...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8 PM Saturday the stage was 15.3 feet. * Flood stage is 15.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 16.6 feet by Monday morning. The river will fall below flood stage by early Wednesday morning. * At 17.0 feet...The access road to the Sandy Run subdivision becomes flooded. The lower boardwalk in the Congaree National Park becomes flooded by Cedar Creek. * At 15.0 feet...Flooding begins in the Congaree National Park. This will begin to produce flooding of portions of the lower boardwalk. && LAT...LON 3384 8090 3380 8083 3377 8085 3380 8091 $$ SCC025-069-160205- /O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0041.191215T1549Z-191216T2200Z/ /CHES1.1.ER.191215T1549Z.191215T1800Z.191215T2200Z.NO/ 905 PM EST Sat Dec 14 2019 The Flood Warning extended for The Pee Dee River At Cheraw. * from Sunday morning to Monday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8 PM Saturday the stage was 26.4 feet. * Flood stage is 30.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * forecast...The river will rise above flood stage Sunday late morning and Crest around 30.4 feet Sunday afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage by tomorrow afternoon. * At 30.0 feet...The higher bank begins to flood. Large areas of farmland and river bottomland near Cheraw will be flooded. Portions of Riverside Park become flooded. * At 20.0 feet...River bottomland downstream from cheraw will begin to flood. && LAT...LON 3455 7984 3455 7990 3480 8002 3480 7994 $$
156 WGUS82 KCAE 150908 FLSCAE Flood Statement National Weather Service Columbia SC 408 AM EST Sun Dec 15 2019 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina.. Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Calhoun...Lexington and Richland Counties Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden affecting Calhoun and Richland Counties Pee Dee River At Cheraw affecting Chesterfield and Marlboro Counties .Significant rainfall on Friday and Friday night has produced runoff from a combination of urban landscape and saturated soils, as well as elevated upstream flows. These factors will keep elevated stages along the Congaree River and Pee Dee River through at least Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Safety message...never drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water may be too deep to allow safe passage. Never allow children to play in or near flood waters. Stay tuned to noaa weather radio... local media or the internet for further statements and updated forecasts. && SCC017-063-079-160908- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-191218T0830Z/ /CEAS1.1.ER.191214T1019Z.191216T0000Z.191217T0830Z.UU/ 408 AM EST Sun Dec 15 2019 The Flood Warning continues for The Congaree River At Carolina Eastman. * until late Tuesday night...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 4 AM Sunday the stage was 117.2 feet. * Flood stage is 115.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 118.5 feet by this evening. The river will fall below flood stage by early Tuesday morning. * At 119.0 feet...Extensive flooding occurs in the Congaree National Park. Some area farmland is flooded. Minor flooding occurs at the Carolina Eastman Facility. * At 115.0 feet...Flooding occurs in low lying areas of the Carolina Eastman Facility and at the Congaree National Park. && LAT...LON 3396 8100 3387 8092 3379 8097 3394 8106 $$ SCC017-079-160908- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-191219T0900Z/ /GADS1.1.ER.191214T2207Z.191216T1200Z.191218T0900Z.UU/ 408 AM EST Sun Dec 15 2019 The Flood Warning continues for The Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden. * until late Wednesday night...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 3 AM Sunday the stage was 15.7 feet. * Flood stage is 15.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 16.6 feet by tomorrow morning. The river will fall below flood stage by early Wednesday morning. * At 17.0 feet...The access road to the Sandy Run subdivision becomes flooded. The lower boardwalk in the Congaree National Park becomes flooded by Cedar Creek. * At 15.0 feet...Flooding begins in the Congaree National Park. This will begin to produce flooding of portions of the lower boardwalk. && LAT...LON 3384 8090 3380 8083 3377 8085 3380 8091 $$ SCC025-069-160908- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0041.191215T1549Z-191216T2200Z/ /CHES1.1.ER.191215T1549Z.191215T1800Z.191215T2200Z.NO/ 408 AM EST Sun Dec 15 2019 The Flood Warning continues for The Pee Dee River At Cheraw. * from this morning to Monday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 3 AM Sunday the stage was 28.6 feet. * Flood stage is 30.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late this morning and crest around 30.4 feet early this afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage by this afternoon. * At 30.0 feet...The higher bank begins to flood. Large areas of farmland and river bottomland near Cheraw will be flooded. Portions of Riverside Park become flooded. * At 20.0 feet...River bottomland downstream from cheraw will begin to flood. && LAT...LON 3455 7984 3455 7990 3480 8002 3480 7994 $$
108 WGUS82 KCAE 151747 FLSCAE Flood Statement National Weather Service Columbia SC 1247 PM EST Sun Dec 15 2019 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina... Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Calhoun...Lexington and Richland Counties Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden affecting Calhoun and Richland Counties Pee Dee River At Cheraw affecting Chesterfield and Marlboro Counties .Significant rainfall on Friday and Friday night has produced runoff from a combination of urban landscape and saturated soils, as well as elevated upstream flows. These factors will keep elevated stages along the Congaree River and Pee Dee River through at least Monday. 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. && SCC017-063-079-161747- /O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-191217T1900Z/ /CEAS1.1.ER.191214T1019Z.191215T1800Z.191216T1900Z.UU/ 1247 PM EST Sun Dec 15 2019 The Flood Warning continues for The Congaree River At Carolina Eastman. * until Monday evening...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 11 AM Sunday the stage was 117.4 feet. * Flood stage is 115.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to a crest near 117.9 feet this afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage by early Monday afternoon. * 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 $$ SCC017-079-161747- /O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-191218T0448Z/ /GADS1.1.ER.191214T2207Z.191215T1800Z.191217T0448Z.UU/ 1247 PM EST Sun Dec 15 2019 The Flood Warning will continue for The Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden. * until early Tuesday morning...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 12 PM Sunday the stage was 16.2 feet. * Flood stage is 15.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to a crest near 16.3 feet by this evening. The river will fall below flood stage by Monday night. * At 17.0 feet...The access road to the Sandy Run subdivision becomes flooded. The lower boardwalk in the Congaree National Park becomes flooded by Cedar Creek. * At 15.0 feet...Flooding begins in the Congaree National Park. This will begin to produce flooding of portions of the lower boardwalk. && LAT...LON 3384 8090 3380 8083 3377 8085 3380 8091 $$ SCC025-069-161747- /O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-191216T1800Z/ /CHES1.1.ER.191215T1800Z.191215T1800Z.191215T1800Z.NO/ 1247 PM EST Sun Dec 15 2019 The Flood Warning continues for The Pee Dee River At Cheraw. * until late this afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 12 PM Sunday the stage was 29.4 feet. * Flood stage is 30.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river was near crest early this afternoon, and will begin falling before evening. * At 30.0 feet...The higher bank begins to flood. Large areas of farmland and river bottomland near Cheraw will be flooded. Portions of Riverside Park become flooded. * At 20.0 feet...River bottomland downstream from cheraw will begin to flood. && LAT...LON 3455 7984 3455 7990 3480 8002 3480 7994 $$ ACM
347 WGUS82 KCAE 151910 FLSCAE Flood Statement National Weather Service Columbia SC 210 PM EST Sun Dec 15 2019 ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in South Carolina... Pee Dee River At Cheraw affecting Chesterfield and Marlboro Counties ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina.. Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Calhoun...Lexington and Richland Counties Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden affecting Calhoun and Richland Counties .Significant rainfall on Friday and Friday night has produced runoff from a combination of urban landscape and saturated soils, as well as elevated upstream flows. These factors will keep elevated stages along the Congaree River at least through Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Safety message...never drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water may be too deep to allow safe passage. Never allow children to play in or near flood waters. Stay tuned to noaa weather radio... local media or the internet for further statements and updated forecasts. && SCC017-063-079-161909- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-191217T1900Z/ /CEAS1.1.ER.191214T1019Z.191216T0000Z.191216T1900Z.UU/ 210 PM EST Sun Dec 15 2019 The Flood Warning continues for The Congaree River At Carolina Eastman. * until Tuesday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 11 AM Sunday the stage was 117.4 feet. * Flood stage is 115.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * forecast...The river will reach 117.9 feet by this evening and fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. * At 115.0 feet...Flooding occurs in low lying areas of the Carolina Eastman Facility and at the Congaree National Park. && LAT...LON 3396 8100 3387 8092 3379 8097 3394 8106 $$ SCC017-079-161908- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-191218T0448Z/ /GADS1.1.ER.191214T2207Z.191216T0000Z.191217T0448Z.UU/ 210 PM EST Sun Dec 15 2019 The Flood Warning continues for The Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden. * until Tuesday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 1 PM Sunday the stage was 16.2 feet. * Flood stage is 15.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 16.3 feet by this evening. The river will fall below flood stage by tomorrow night. * At 17.0 feet...The access road to the Sandy Run subdivision becomes flooded. The lower boardwalk in the Congaree National Park becomes flooded by Cedar Creek. * At 15.0 feet...Flooding begins in the Congaree National Park. This will begin to produce flooding of portions of the lower boardwalk. && LAT...LON 3384 8090 3380 8083 3377 8085 3380 8091 $$ SCC025-069-151940- /O.CAN.KCAE.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-191216T1800Z/ /CHES1.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 210 PM EST Sun Dec 15 2019 The Flood Warning is cancelled for The Pee Dee River At Cheraw. * At 1 PM Sunday the stage was 29.4 feet. * Flood stage is 30.0 feet. * At 30.0 feet...The higher bank begins to flood. Large areas of farmland and river bottomland near Cheraw will be flooded. Portions of Riverside Park become flooded. * At 20.0 feet...River bottomland downstream from cheraw will begin to flood. && LAT...LON 3455 7984 3455 7990 3480 8002 3480 7994 $$
246 WGUS82 KCAE 160126 FLSCAE Flood Statement National Weather Service Columbia SC 826 PM EST Sun Dec 15 2019 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina... Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Calhoun...Lexington and Richland Counties Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden affecting Calhoun and Richland Counties .Significant rainfall on Friday and Friday night continues to flow down the Congaree River resulting in minor flooding at Carolina Eastman and Gadsden. The river is expected to crest overnight and begin falling on Monday. 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. && SCC017-063-079-170125- /O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-191217T1836Z/ /CEAS1.1.ER.191214T1019Z.191215T2115Z.191216T1836Z.UU/ 826 PM EST Sun Dec 15 2019 The Flood Warning extended for The Congaree River At Carolina Eastman. * until Tuesday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8 PM Sunday the stage was 117.6 feet. * Flood stage is 115.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is cresting but will begin to fall early Monday...Going below flood stage by Monday evening. * 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 $$ SCC017-079-170125- /O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-191218T2024Z/ /GADS1.1.ER.191214T2207Z.191216T0600Z.191217T2024Z.UU/ 826 PM EST Sun Dec 15 2019 The Flood Warning extended for The Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden. * until Wednesday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8 PM Sunday the stage was 16.4 feet. * Flood stage is 15.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue a slow rise to near 16.5 feet by Monday morning. The river will fall below flood stage by Tuesday afternoon. * At 17.0 feet...The access road to the Sandy Run subdivision becomes flooded. The lower boardwalk in the Congaree National Park becomes flooded by Cedar Creek. * At 15.0 feet...Flooding begins in the Congaree National Park. This will begin to produce flooding of portions of the lower boardwalk. && LAT...LON 3384 8090 3380 8083 3377 8085 3380 8091 $$
089 WGUS82 KCAE 160631 FLSCAE Flood Statement National Weather Service Columbia SC 130 AM EST Mon Dec 16 2019 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina.. Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Calhoun...Lexington and Richland Counties Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden affecting Calhoun and Richland Counties .Significant rainfall on Friday and Friday night continues to flow down the Congaree River resulting in minor flooding at Carolina Eastman and Gadsden. The river is expected to be falling through Monday. 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. && SCC017-063-079-170630- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-191217T1836Z/ /CEAS1.1.ER.191214T1019Z.191215T2115Z.191216T1836Z.UU/ 130 AM EST Mon Dec 16 2019 The Flood Warning continues for The Congaree River At Carolina Eastman. * until Tuesday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 1 AM Monday the stage was 115.8 feet. * Flood stage is 115.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river has crested and is slowly falling. The river will go below flood stage by this Monday evening. * 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 $$ SCC017-079-170630- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-191218T2024Z/ /GADS1.1.ER.191214T2207Z.191216T1200Z.191217T2024Z.UU/ 130 AM EST Mon Dec 16 2019 The Flood Warning continues for The Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden. * until Wednesday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 1 AM Monday the stage was 16.3 feet. * Flood stage is 15.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue a slow rise to near 16.5 feet early this morning. The river will fall below flood stage by Tuesday afternoon. * At 17.0 feet...The access road to the Sandy Run subdivision becomes flooded. The lower boardwalk in the Congaree National Park becomes flooded by Cedar Creek. * At 15.0 feet...Flooding begins in the Congaree National Park. This will begin to produce flooding of portions of the lower boardwalk. && LAT...LON 3384 8090 3380 8083 3377 8085 3380 8091 $$
059 WGUS82 KCAE 161120 FLSCAE Flood Statement National Weather Service Columbia SC 620 AM EST Mon Dec 16 2019 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina.. Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Calhoun...Lexington and Richland Counties Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden affecting Calhoun and Richland Counties .Significant rainfall on Friday and Friday night continues to flow down the Congaree River resulting in minor flooding at Carolina Eastman and Gadsden. The river is expected to be falling through tonight. 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. && SCC017-063-079-171119- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-191217T1836Z/ /CEAS1.1.ER.191214T1019Z.191215T2115Z.191216T1836Z.UU/ 620 AM EST Mon Dec 16 2019 The Flood Warning continues for The Congaree River At Carolina Eastman. * until Tuesday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 6 AM Monday the stage was 115.0 feet. * Flood stage is 115.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * forecast...The river will fluctuate near 115.0 feet this morning and fall below flood stage early this afternoon. * 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 $$ SCC017-079-171119- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-191218T2024Z/ /GADS1.1.ER.191214T2207Z.191216T1200Z.191217T2024Z.UU/ 620 AM EST Mon Dec 16 2019 The Flood Warning continues for The Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden. * until Wednesday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 6 AM Monday the stage was 16.0 feet. * Flood stage is 15.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to slowly fall today. The river will fall below flood stage by tomorrow afternoon. * At 17.0 feet...The access road to the Sandy Run subdivision becomes flooded. The lower boardwalk in the Congaree National Park becomes flooded by Cedar Creek. * At 15.0 feet...Flooding begins in the Congaree National Park. This will begin to produce flooding of portions of the lower boardwalk. && LAT...LON 3384 8090 3380 8083 3377 8085 3380 8091 $$
797 WGUS82 KCAE 161443 FLSCAE Flood Statement National Weather Service Columbia SC 943 AM EST Mon Dec 16 2019 ...The Flood Warning is canceled for the following rivers in South Carolina... Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Calhoun...Lexington and Richland Counties ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina... Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden affecting Calhoun and Richland Counties .The Congaree River at Carolina Eastman has fallen below flood stage and will continue to drop. The warning is canceled at Carolina Eastman. Meanwhile, high water and minor flooding and a flood warning will persist in the Congaree National Park at Gadsen through the next several days. 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. && SCC017-063-079-161513- /O.CAN.KCAE.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-191217T1836Z/ /CEAS1.1.ER.191214T1019Z.191215T2115Z.191216T1100Z.UU/ 943 AM EST Mon Dec 16 2019 The Flood Warning is cancelled for The Congaree River At Carolina Eastman. * At 9 AM Monday the stage was 114.5 feet. * Flood stage is 115.0 feet. * The river fell below flood stage at 6 AM Monday. * 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 $$ SCC017-079-171442- /O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-191221T1500Z/ /GADS1.1.ER.191214T2207Z.191216T0315Z.191220T1500Z.UU/ 943 AM EST Mon Dec 16 2019 The Flood Warning extended for The Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden. * until Saturday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 9 AM Monday the stage was 15.8 feet. * Flood stage is 15.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Going below flood stage by late Friday morning. * At 15.0 feet...Flooding begins in the Congaree National Park. This will begin to produce flooding of portions of the lower boardwalk. && LAT...LON 3384 8090 3380 8083 3377 8085 3380 8091 $$
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 13, 11:08 AM EST, 2 hours 20 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Dec 13, 11:08 AM EST, 2 hours 20 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Columbia SC 1108 AM EST Fri Dec 13 2019 .SYNOPSIS... Cold air associated with high pressure ridging into the forecast area from the northeast will linger through Saturday. Low pressure in the Gulf of Mexico will lift northeastward. The pattern will result in a cold and soaking rain today into tonight. The low will be northeast of the area Saturday and drying will begin in a westerly flow. Weak high pressure will bring dry weather and moderating temperatures Sunday into Monday. Another cold front will cross the area Tuesday, bringing more showers. && .NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/... Current meso-analysis at 16z and latest models indicate strong 850mb-700mb frontogenesis across the Midlands SC along with resulting strong lift. Potential for heavy rain and localized flooding through the afternoon as the banded heavy rain shifts to the north and east of Columbia... Low pressure lifting northeastward from the Gulf of Mexico will provide abundant moisture as high pressure ridging in from the northeast holds a cool surface based airmass in place. Wedge conditions expected to continue today into tonight with widespread rain and cool temperatures. Weak shortwave energy crossing the area in southwest flow aloft will enhance lift from time to time producing periods of moderate to heavy rainfall. The models depict greatest isentropic upglide and rainfall rates through midday. A model blend supports rain totals near 2 inches. These amounts may bring ponding of water in some areas but significant flooding is not expected. Elevated thunderstorms are possible this morning but believe the threat is too low to include in the forecast at this time. We leaned toward the lower in-house wedge scheme for the high temperature in the 40s. Tonight...The area of surface low pressure will lift north of the region with deep moistures moving out of the forecast area late tonight. Expect little change in temperatures. && .SHORT TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT/... The northern Midlands could see some lingering rain Saturday morning, but much drier conditions are expected by afternoon with downslope flow increasing as the surface low lifts northeast of the area. However, the tight pressure gradient associated with the deepening low will bring breezy westerly winds. The NAM and GFS Bufkit momentum transfer tool suggests gusts 20 to 25 knots, and a Lake Wind Advisory may be required. There is high spread in the temperature guidance because of uncertainty with the timing of diminishing cloudiness and wind Saturday and Saturday night, so continued to followed a model blend, which shows near normal highs in the upper 50s to low 60s, and slightly above normal overnight lows in the upper 30s to low 40s. Despite clearing skies, radiational cooling should be limited due to boundary layer mixing with winds 5 to 10 mph through the night. Surface high pressure will be over the region Sunday with a dry air mass, and temperatures a couple of degrees warmer than Saturday. && .LONG TERM /MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/... Increasing southwest flow ahead of the next frontal system will bring warm and dry conditions on Monday with highs in the mid 60s to low 70s. Another cold front will cross the area Monday night into Tuesday bringing another round of rain to the area. Expect the front to shift east by Tuesday night with rain chances diminishing, skies clearing, and temperatures falling into the 30s. Dry high pressure will build back into the region for Wednesday and Thursday, but temperatures will be several degrees below normal behind the front. Highs will be in the low to mid 50s with lows near freezing. && .AVIATION /16Z FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/... High confidence for MVFR or lower restrictions through the 24 hour TAF period. Wedge pattern with abundant moisture and lift over the region will produce low clouds and rain through early Saturday morning. Periods of moderate to heavy rain possible. Flow around high pressure ridging in from the north will produce north to northeast winds. EXTENDED AVIATION OUTLOOK...MVFR or lower restrictions early Saturday morning will improve by afternoon as low pressure lifts northeast and away from the region. A tightening pressure gradient will produce strong and gusty winds Saturday. A cold front will bring showers and associated restrictions Monday night and Tuesday. && .CAE WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... GA...None. SC...None. && SYNOPSIS...99 NEAR TERM...99 SHORT TERM...99 LONG TERM...99 AVIATION...99
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 13, 3:41 AM EST, 9 hours 47 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Columbia SC 341 AM EST Fri Dec 13 2019 GAZ040-063>065-077-SCZ016-018-020>022-025>031-035>038-041-115-116- 140845- Lincoln-McDuffie-Columbia-Richmond-Burke-Chesterfield-McCormick- Newberry-Fairfield-Kershaw-Edgefield-Saluda-Lexington-Richland-Lee- Aiken-Sumter-Barnwell-Orangeburg-Calhoun-Clarendon-Bamberg- Northern Lancaster-Southern Lancaster- 341 AM EST Fri Dec 13 2019 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Midlands of South Carolina and the Central Savannah River area of Georgia. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Periods of moderate rain expected through tonight with some areas receiving more than 2 inches. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
In the hours before
Local storm report, Dec 13, 12:00 PM EST, 1 hour 28 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE COLUMBIA SC
1200 PM EST FRI DEC 13 2019
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1158 AM FLOOD 2 NE MARTINEZ 33.54N 82.07W
12/13/2019 COLUMBIA GA PUBLIC
HOMEOWNER REPORTED FLOODING ALONG REED CREEK
NEAR MARTINEZ, GA. THE CREEK HAS RISEN ABOVE
IT BANKS AND INTO THE BACKYARDS OF HOMES ON
WEST LAKE DRIVE. NO REPORTS OF HOMES BEING
FLOODED AT THIS TIME.
&&
CJRLocal storm report, Dec 13, 12:05 PM EST, 1 hour 23 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE COLUMBIA SC
1205 PM EST FRI DEC 13 2019
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1145 AM FLOOD 2 NNW SAINT ANDREWS 34.07N 81.12W
12/13/2019 RICHLAND SC LAW ENFORCEMENT
SCHP REPORTED ROADWAY FLOODING BROAD RIVER
AND PINEY GROVE ROADS.
&&
DALocal storm report, Dec 13, 12:08 PM EST, 1 hour 20 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE COLUMBIA SC
1208 PM EST FRI DEC 13 2019
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1202 PM FLOOD 1 SSW SAINT ANDREWS 34.04N 81.11W
12/13/2019 RICHLAND SC LAW ENFORCEMENT
SCHP REPORTED ROADWAY FLOODING AND ROADWAY
WASHOUT VICINITY OF I-20 AND BUSH RIVER
ROAD.
&&
DALocal storm report, Dec 13, 12:24 PM EST, 1 hour 4 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE COLUMBIA SC
1224 PM EST FRI DEC 13 2019
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1217 PM FLOOD 1 WSW SAINT ANDREWS 34.05N 81.12W
12/13/2019 RICHLAND SC LAW ENFORCEMENT
SCHP REPORTED ROADWAY FLOODING ON FERNANDINA
ROAD AT SAINT ANDREWS ROAD.
&&
DALocal storm report, Dec 13, 12:44 PM EST, 44 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE COLUMBIA SC
1244 PM EST FRI DEC 13 2019
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1239 PM FLOOD 2 NW COLUMBIA 34.02N 81.06W
12/13/2019 RICHLAND SC LAW ENFORCEMENT
SCHP REPORTED ROADWAY FLOODING ON LUCIUS
ROAD.
&&
DALocal storm report, Dec 13, 1:07 PM EST, 21 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE COLUMBIA SC
107 PM EST FRI DEC 13 2019
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1257 PM FLOOD 1 NW SAINT ANDREWS 34.06N 81.12W
12/13/2019 RICHLAND SC LAW ENFORCEMENT
SCHP REPORTED ROADWAY FLOODING PINEY WOODS
ROAD AT BROOKGREEN DRIVE.
&&
DAThe office that day
Everything else NWS Columbia, SC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 9:27 AM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | CAE | Aiken, Edgefield, Lexington, Saluda | 3 hr |
| Dec 13, 10:26 AM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | CAE | Aiken, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lexington, Newberry, Richland and 1 more | 3 hr |
| Dec 13, 12:26 PM EST | Areal Flood Warning | CAE | Aiken, Edgefield | 3 hr |
| Dec 13, 1:22 PM EST | River Flood Advisory | CAE | Lexington, Richland | 60 hr |
| Dec 13, 1:28 PM EST | River Flood Warning | CAE | Calhoun, Richland | 21 days |
| Dec 13, 2:11 PM EST | Flash Flood Watch | CAE | Aiken, Edgefield, Fairfield, Lexington, McCormick, Newberry and 2 more | 14 hr |
| Dec 13, 2:18 PM EST | Lake Wind Advisory | CAE | Aiken, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun, Chesterfield, Clarendon and 11 more | 35 hr |
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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.