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River Flood Warning 21, NWS Columbia, SC
NWS Columbia, SC issued this river flood warning at Feb 7, 2020, 2:46 PM EST for Aiken County, South Carolina; Richmond County, Georgia. It took effect at Feb 8, 2020, 11:00 PM EST. It was in force for 56 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 7, 2020, 2:46 PM EST (19:46 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 8, 2020, 11:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Feb 11, 2020, 7:00 AM EST
- In force
- 56 hr
- 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 19:47 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 115.63 ft at Feb 12, 2020, 7:00 AM 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.
850 WGUS42 KCAE 071946 FLWCAE BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service Columbia SC 246 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2020 ...The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a flood warning for the following rivers in Georgia...South Carolina... Savannah River at Augusta At Savannah River at Augusta affecting Richmond and Aiken Counties ...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity for the following rivers in South Carolina... Wateree River At Lake Wateree affecting Fairfield...Kershaw and Lancaster Counties ..Heavy rainfall in upstream river basins combined with hydroelectric dam releases will produce flooding along all area 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. && SCC039-055-057-081946- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WATS1.3.ER.200207T1220Z.200208T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 246 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2020 ...Forecast flooding increased from Moderate to Major severity... The Flood Warning continues for The Wateree River At Lake Wateree. * until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 1 PM Friday the stage was 102.7 feet. * Flood stage is 100.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * At 105.0 feet...Roads and homes nearest the lake shore flood. Flooded roads isolate areas extending from the lake shore. * At 103.0 feet...Home owners on low lying property have to move belongings out of basements or from under raised houses. Boat launch on U.S. Highway 1 at the lake closed due to flood water. * At 102.5 feet...Roadways near Beaver Creek become flooded. * At 100.5 feet...Several yards and docks in low lying areas around Lake Wateree begin to flood. * At 100.4 feet...The piers on the Wildlife Road bridge over Singleton Creek become submerged. && LAT...LON 3450 8085 3432 8063 3428 8075 3447 8098 $$ GAC245-SCC003-081946- /O.NEW.KCAE.FL.W.0021.200209T0400Z-200211T1200Z/ /AUGG1.1.ER.200209T0400Z.200209T1200Z.200210T1200Z.NO/ 246 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2020 The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a * Flood Warning for The Savannah River at Augusta At Savannah River at Augusta * from Saturday evening to Tuesday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 2 PM Friday the stage was 110.4 feet. * Flood stage is 117.5 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * forecast...The river will rise above flood stage tomorrow night And crest around 117.9 feet early Sunday afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage Monday February 10. * At 117.5 feet...Flood stage. Extensive areas of New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam Park including park roads and bridges become flooded. Low farm areas immediately adjacent to the river begin to flood. * At 115.4 feet...Playground equipment and footbridge in the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam Park becomes flooded. Drainage ditches in the park are also flooded. && LAT...LON 3350 8191 3326 8179 3315 8190 3350 8205 $$
9 follow-up statements
182 WGUS82 KCAE 071950 FLSCAE Flood Statement National Weather Service Columbia SC 250 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2020 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina... Wateree River Near Camden affecting Kershaw County Congaree River At Columbia affecting Lexington and Richland Counties Pee Dee River At Cheraw affecting Chesterfield and Marlboro Counties Saluda River At Chappells affecting Greenwood...Newberry and Saluda Counties Stevens Creek Near Modoc affecting Edgefield and McCormick Counties Enoree River At Whitmire affecting Newberry and Union Counties ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina. and Georgia.. Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Calhoun...Lexington and Richland Counties Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden affecting Calhoun and Richland Counties North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg affecting Orangeburg County Savannah River at Augusta At Savannah River at Augusta affecting Richmond and Aiken Counties Wateree River At Lake Wateree affecting Fairfield...Kershaw and Lancaster Counties .Heavy rainfall in upstream river basins combined with hydroelectric dam releases will produce flooding along most area rivers through the weekend and into early next 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. && SCC063-079-081950- /O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-200211T2154Z/ /COLS1.2.ER.200207T0923Z.200209T0600Z.200210T2154Z.NO/ 250 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2020 The Flood Warning extended for The Congaree River At Columbia. * until Tuesday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 2 PM Friday the stage was 21.5 feet. * Flood stage is 19.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 28.5 feet by after midnight Sunday morning. The river will fall below flood stage by Monday afternoon. * At 28.0 feet...Flooding begins in low lying areas of the Riverland Park subdivision in Cayce. * At 24.0 feet...Flooding also occurs in the Cayce Quarry. * At 21.0 feet...Extensive swampland and large areas of farmland and pasture land downstream from Columbia are flooded. * At 19.0 feet...Extensive swampland and large areas of farmland and pasture land downstream from Columbia become flooded. * At 16.0 feet...Old State Road, SC 66, below Cayce becomes flooded. * At 14.0 feet...Roads in low lying areas and swampland downstream from Columbia become flooded. Most of the Cayce and West Columbia river walk is flooded. * At 13.0 feet...Flooding occurs in flood prone areas near and downstream from Columbia. Flooding also occurs over much of the Cayce and West Columbia river walk. * At 10.0 feet...Flooding occurs in flood prone areas near and downstream from Columbia. Flooding also occurs on parts of the Cayce and West Columbia river walk. && LAT...LON 3404 8106 3396 8100 3394 8106 3401 8111 $$ SCC017-063-079-081950- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CEAS1.3.ER.200206T2313Z.200209T1200Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 250 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The Congaree River At Carolina Eastman. * until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 12 PM Friday the stage was 123.1 feet. * Flood stage is 115.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 126.4 feet Sunday morning. * At 127.0 feet...Portions of the Carolina Eastman facility have to be evacuated. * At 126.0 feet...Extensive farmland and lowland flooding will occur south of Columbia to Lake Marion. Water reaches the top of some dikes at the Carolina Eastman Facility. * At 124.0 feet...Extensive flooding occurs at the Carolina Eastman Facility with some access roads flooded. Extensive farmland flooding occurs in the area. * At 119.0 feet...Extensive flooding occurs in the Congaree National Park. Some area farmland is flooded. Minor flooding occurs at the Carolina Eastman Facility. * At 115.0 feet...Flooding occurs in low lying areas of the Carolina Eastman Facility and at the Congaree National Park. && LAT...LON 3396 8100 3387 8092 3379 8097 3394 8106 $$ SCC017-079-081950- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /GADS1.2.ER.200207T0317Z.200209T1800Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 250 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden. * until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 2 PM Friday the stage was 17.2 feet. * Flood stage is 15.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 19.0 feet Sunday evening. * At 20.0 feet...Farmland from Sandy Run to St. Matthews becomes flooded. Flooding increases in the Congaree National Park. At 19 feet the river covers most of the elevated boardwalk in the Congaree National Park. * At 18.0 feet...Several homes in the Sandy Run subdivision along the river become flooded. At 18 feet the river covers the Weston Lake overlook in the Congaree National Park. Between 18 and 18.5 feet the river begins to cover sections of the elevated boardwalk. * At 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 $$ SCC025-069-081950- /O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-200213T0340Z/ /CHES1.3.ER.200207T0841Z.200209T0000Z.200212T0340Z.NO/ 250 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2020 The Flood Warning extended for The Pee Dee River At Cheraw. * until Wednesday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 2 PM Friday the stage was 37.5 feet. * Flood stage is 30.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 43.7 feet by tomorrow evening. The river will fall below flood stage by Tuesday night. * At 42.0 feet...Secondary roads downstream from Cheraw begin to flood. * At 40.0 feet...Potential loss of livestock and farm equipment in river bottomland near Cheraw is possible. * At 36.0 feet...Extensive overflow of the left bank will occur and large areas of farmland near Cheraw will be flooded. Livestock and farm equipment should be moved to higher ground. * At 35.0 feet...Southeast of Wallace, Old River Road between Community Road and Highway 912 will become flooded and may need to be closed. * At 33.0 feet...Southeast of Wallace, water spreads onto Old River Road between Community Road and Highway 912. * At 30.0 feet...The higher bank begins to flood. Large areas of farmland and river bottomland near Cheraw will be flooded. Portions of Riverside Park become flooded. * At 20.0 feet...River bottomland downstream from cheraw will begin to flood. && LAT...LON 3455 7984 3455 7990 3480 8002 3480 7994 $$ SCC039-055-057-081950- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WATS1.3.ER.200207T1220Z.200208T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 250 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The Wateree River At Lake Wateree. * until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 1 PM Friday the stage was 102.7 feet. * Flood stage is 100.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will rise to around 105.2 feet by early tomorrow afternoon. Additional rises may be possible thereafter. * At 105.0 feet...Roads and homes nearest the lake shore flood. Flooded roads isolate areas extending from the lake shore. * At 103.0 feet...Home owners on low lying property have to move belongings out of basements or from under raised houses. Boat launch on U.S. Highway 1 at the lake closed due to flood water. * At 102.5 feet...Roadways near Beaver Creek become flooded. * At 100.5 feet...Several yards and docks in low lying areas around Lake Wateree begin to flood. * At 100.4 feet...The piers on the Wildlife Road bridge over Singleton Creek become submerged. && LAT...LON 3450 8085 3432 8063 3428 8075 3447 8098 $$ SCC055-081950- /O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-200211T1251Z/ /CMDS1.2.ER.200207T2258Z.200208T1800Z.200210T1251Z.NO/ 250 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2020 The Flood Warning extended for The Wateree River Near Camden. * until Tuesday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 2 PM Friday the stage was 24.3 feet. * Flood stage is 27.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is forecast. * forecast...The river will rise above flood stage this afternoon and Crest around 32.5 feet tomorrow evening. The river will fall below flood stage by Monday morning. * At 32.0 feet...Livestock may become cut off on small islands downstream from Camden. * At 29.0 feet...Portions of the Invista Plant property in Lugoff become flooded. * At 27.0 feet...Access road in the Wild Turkey Lane Community near Camden becomes flooded. River bottomland between Camden and Lugoff begins to flood. && LAT...LON 3432 8064 3391 8056 3388 8070 3430 8079 $$ SCC047-071-081-081950- /O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-200212T0700Z/ /CHAS1.2.ER.200207T0100Z.200208T1200Z.200211T0700Z.NO/ 250 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2020 The Flood Warning extended for The Saluda River At Chappells. * until late Tuesday night...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 2 PM Friday the stage was 22.5 feet. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 23.6 feet by tomorrow morning. The river will fall below flood stage by after midnight Tuesday morning. * At 21.0 feet...Extensive flooding occurs. Farmland and river bottomland around and downstream from Chappells become flooded. Much of the Saluda River Campground downstream from Chappells become flooded. * At 18.0 feet...The Saluda River Campground including the Campground Store downstream from Chappells becomes flooded. Campers should move to higher ground. * At 16.0 feet...Extensive farmland and river bottomland around and downstream from Chappells become flooded. * 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 $$ SCC037-065-081950- /O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-200209T2214Z/ /MODS1.2.ER.200206T1928Z.200208T0000Z.200208T2214Z.NO/ 250 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2020 The Flood Warning extended for The Stevens Creek Near Modoc. * until Sunday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 2 PM Friday the stage was 34.5 feet. * Flood stage is 19.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 34.7 feet by this evening. The river will fall below flood stage by tomorrow afternoon. * At 35.0 feet...Briggs Road threatened by flood water. * At 28.0 feet...The Garrett Road bridge over Stevens Creek below Clarks Hill will flood. * At 26.0 feet...Low lying and flood prone areas near Martin Town Road become flooded. Residents along Stevens Creek in the Riverhills subdivision should take precautions to protect life and property from flooding waters. * At 19.0 feet...Farmland along Stevens Creek above the US Highway 23 bridge near Modoc becomes flooded. && LAT...LON 3384 8216 3360 8203 3352 8211 3385 8229 $$ SCC071-087-081950- /O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-200211T0030Z/ /WHMS1.2.ER.200207T1045Z.200208T1800Z.200210T0030Z.NO/ 250 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2020 The Flood Warning extended for The Enoree River At Whitmire. * until Monday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 2 PM Friday the stage was 27.7 feet. * Flood stage is 25.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 31.7 feet by early tomorrow afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage by Sunday evening. * At 32.0 feet...Flood water threatens to flood SC Highway 121 and US Highway 176 north of Whitmire. * At 28.0 feet...The Coleman Aughtry Road along the river becomes flooded. Do not drive into flooded roadways. * At 25.0 feet...River bottomland near and downstream from Whitmire become flooded. && LAT...LON 3453 8164 3444 8154 3449 8142 3439 8140 3445 8170 $$ SCC075-081950- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-200212T1800Z/ /ORBS1.1.ER.200207T0627Z.200208T0000Z.200211T1800Z.NO/ 250 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg. * until Wednesday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 2 PM Friday the stage was 8.9 feet. * Flood stage is 8.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 9.1 feet by after midnight tomorrow. The river will fall below flood stage by early Tuesday afternoon. * At 10.0 feet...Farmland and lowlands along Highway 301 near Orangeburg become flooded at stages above 10 ft. * At 8.0 feet...Some minor flooding occurs along the boardwalk at Edisto Gardens. Downstream from the Highway 301 bridge, some roads off Chiquita street near the river begin to flood. && LAT...LON 3355 8092 3342 8082 3336 8091 3354 8100 $$ GAC245-SCC003-081950- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0021.200209T0400Z-200211T1200Z/ /AUGG1.1.ER.200209T0400Z.200209T1200Z.200210T1200Z.NO/ 250 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The Savannah River at Augusta At Savannah River at Augusta. * from Saturday evening to Tuesday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 2 PM Friday the stage was 110.4 feet. * Flood stage is 117.5 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * forecast...The river will rise above flood stage tomorrow night and Crest around 117.9 feet early Sunday afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage by 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. * At 115.4 feet...Playground equipment and footbridge in the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam Park becomes flooded. Drainage ditches in the park are also flooded. && LAT...LON 3350 8191 3326 8179 3315 8190 3350 8205 $$
882 WGUS82 KCAE 080108 FLSCAE Flood Statement National Weather Service Columbia SC 808 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2020 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina... Wateree River At Lake Wateree affecting Fairfield...Kershaw and Lancaster Counties Wateree River Near Camden affecting Kershaw County Pee Dee River At Cheraw affecting Chesterfield and Marlboro Counties Saluda River At Chappells affecting Greenwood...Newberry and Saluda Counties Congaree River At Columbia affecting Lexington and Richland Counties Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Calhoun...Lexington and Richland Counties Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden affecting Calhoun and Richland Counties Enoree River At Whitmire affecting Newberry and Union Counties North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg affecting Orangeburg County Stevens Creek Near Modoc affecting Edgefield and McCormick Counties ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia... Savannah River at Augusta affecting Richmond and Aiken Counties .Heavy rainfall in upstream river basins combined with hydroelectric dam releases will produce flooding along most area rivers through the weekend and into early next 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. && SCC039-055-057-090108- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WATS1.3.ER.200207T1220Z.200208T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 808 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The Wateree River At Lake Wateree. * until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 6 PM Friday the stage was 104.1 feet. * Flood stage is 100.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Record flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will rise to around 105.7 feet by Saturday morning. Additional rises may be possible thereafter. * At 105.0 feet...Roads and homes nearest the lake shore flood. Flooded roads isolate areas extending from the lake shore. * At 103.0 feet...Home owners on low lying property have to move belongings out of basements or from under raised houses. Boat launch on U.S. Highway 1 at the lake closed due to flood water. * At 102.5 feet...Roadways near Beaver Creek become flooded. * At 100.5 feet...Several yards and docks in low lying areas around Lake Wateree begin to flood. * At 100.4 feet...The piers on the Wildlife Road bridge over Singleton Creek become submerged. && LAT...LON 3450 8085 3432 8063 3428 8075 3447 8098 $$ SCC063-079-090108- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-200211T2154Z/ /COLS1.2.ER.200207T0923Z.200209T0600Z.200210T2154Z.NO/ 808 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The Congaree River At Columbia. * until Tuesday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7 PM Friday the stage was 22.8 feet. * Flood stage is 19.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 28.0 feet by early Sunday morning. The river will fall below flood stage by Monday afternoon. * At 28.0 feet...Flooding begins in low lying areas of the Riverland Park subdivision in Cayce. * At 24.0 feet...Flooding also occurs in the Cayce Quarry. * At 21.0 feet...Extensive swampland and large areas of farmland and pasture land downstream from Columbia are flooded. * At 19.0 feet...Extensive swampland and large areas of farmland and pasture land downstream from Columbia become flooded. * At 16.0 feet...Old State Road, SC 66, below Cayce becomes flooded. * At 14.0 feet...Roads in low lying areas and swampland downstream from Columbia become flooded. Most of the Cayce and West Columbia river walk is flooded. * At 13.0 feet...Flooding occurs in flood prone areas near and downstream from Columbia. Flooding also occurs over much of the Cayce and West Columbia river walk. * At 10.0 feet...Flooding occurs in flood prone areas near and downstream from Columbia. Flooding also occurs on parts of the Cayce and West Columbia river walk. && LAT...LON 3404 8106 3396 8100 3394 8106 3401 8111 $$ SCC017-063-079-090108- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CEAS1.3.ER.200206T2313Z.200209T1200Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 808 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The Congaree River At Carolina Eastman. * until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7 PM Friday the stage was 123.8 feet. * Flood stage is 115.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 126.2 feet Sunday morning. * At 127.0 feet...Portions of the Carolina Eastman facility have to be evacuated. * At 126.0 feet...Extensive farmland and lowland flooding will occur south of Columbia to Lake Marion. Water reaches the top of some dikes at the Carolina Eastman Facility. * At 124.0 feet...Extensive flooding occurs at the Carolina Eastman Facility with some access roads flooded. Extensive farmland flooding occurs in the area. * At 119.0 feet...Extensive flooding occurs in the Congaree National Park. Some area farmland is flooded. Minor flooding occurs at the Carolina Eastman Facility. * At 115.0 feet...Flooding occurs in low lying areas of the Carolina Eastman Facility and at the Congaree National Park. && LAT...LON 3396 8100 3387 8092 3379 8097 3394 8106 $$ SCC017-079-090108- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /GADS1.2.ER.200207T0317Z.200210T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 808 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden. * until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7 PM Friday the stage was 17.4 feet. * Flood stage is 15.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 19.0 feet Sunday evening. * At 20.0 feet...Farmland from Sandy Run to St. Matthews becomes flooded. Flooding increases in the Congaree National Park. At 19 feet the river covers most of the elevated boardwalk in the Congaree National Park. * At 18.0 feet...Several homes in the Sandy Run subdivision along the river become flooded. At 18 feet the river covers the Weston Lake overlook in the Congaree National Park. Between 18 and 18.5 feet the river begins to cover sections of the elevated boardwalk. * At 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 $$ SCC025-069-090108- /O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-200213T0730Z/ /CHES1.3.ER.200207T0841Z.200209T1200Z.200212T0730Z.NO/ 808 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2020 The Flood Warning extended for The Pee Dee River At Cheraw. * until late Wednesday night...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7 PM Friday the stage was 39.7 feet. * Flood stage is 30.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 44.5 feet by Sunday morning. The river will fall below flood stage by early Wednesday morning. * At 42.0 feet...Secondary roads downstream from Cheraw begin to flood. * At 40.0 feet...Potential loss of livestock and farm equipment in river bottomland near Cheraw is possible. * At 36.0 feet...Extensive overflow of the left bank will occur and large areas of farmland near Cheraw will be flooded. Livestock and farm equipment should be moved to higher ground. * At 35.0 feet...Southeast of Wallace, Old River Road between Community Road and Highway 912 will become flooded and may need to be closed. * At 33.0 feet...Southeast of Wallace, water spreads onto Old River Road between Community Road and Highway 912. * At 30.0 feet...The higher bank begins to flood. Large areas of farmland and river bottomland near Cheraw will be flooded. Portions of Riverside Park become flooded. * At 20.0 feet...River bottomland downstream from cheraw will begin to flood. && LAT...LON 3455 7984 3455 7990 3480 8002 3480 7994 $$ SCC055-090108- /O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-200211T1942Z/ /CMDS1.2.ER.200207T2142Z.200208T1800Z.200210T1942Z.NO/ 808 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2020 The Flood Warning extended for The Wateree River Near Camden. * until Tuesday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7 PM Friday the stage was 28.9 feet. * Flood stage is 27.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 32.6 feet by early Saturday afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage by early Monday afternoon. * At 32.0 feet...Livestock may become cut off on small islands downstream from Camden. * At 29.0 feet...Portions of the Invista Plant property in Lugoff become flooded. * At 27.0 feet...Access road in the Wild Turkey Lane Community near Camden becomes flooded. River bottomland between Camden and Lugoff begins to flood. && LAT...LON 3432 8064 3391 8056 3388 8070 3430 8079 $$ SCC047-071-081-090108- /O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-200212T1800Z/ /CHAS1.2.ER.200207T0100Z.200208T0600Z.200211T1800Z.NO/ 808 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2020 The Flood Warning extended for The Saluda River At Chappells. * until Wednesday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7 PM Friday the stage was 23.9 feet. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 24.4 feet by Saturday morning. The river will fall below flood stage by early Tuesday afternoon. * At 21.0 feet...Extensive flooding occurs. Farmland and river bottomland around and downstream from Chappells become flooded. Much of the Saluda River Campground downstream from Chappells become flooded. * At 18.0 feet...The Saluda River Campground including the Campground Store downstream from Chappells becomes flooded. Campers should move to higher ground. * At 16.0 feet...Extensive farmland and river bottomland around and downstream from Chappells become flooded. * At 14.0 feet...Lowlands around and downstream from Chappells become flooded. Cattle grazing river bottomland should be moved to higher ground. && LAT...LON 3417 8190 3420 8168 3412 8169 3414 8187 $$ SCC037-065-090108- /O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-200209T2155Z/ /MODS1.2.ER.200206T1928Z.200207T2100Z.200208T2155Z.NO/ 808 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2020 The Flood Warning extended for The Stevens Creek Near Modoc. * until Sunday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7 PM Friday the stage was 34.2 feet. * Flood stage is 19.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river has crested and will continue to fall... Going below flood stage by Saturday afternoon. * At 35.0 feet...Briggs Road threatened by flood water. * At 28.0 feet...The Garrett Road bridge over Stevens Creek below Clarks Hill will flood. * At 26.0 feet...Low lying and flood prone areas near Martin Town Road become flooded. Residents along Stevens Creek in the Riverhills subdivision should take precautions to protect life and property from flooding waters. * At 19.0 feet...Farmland along Stevens Creek above the US Highway 23 bridge near Modoc becomes flooded. && LAT...LON 3384 8216 3360 8203 3352 8211 3385 8229 $$ SCC071-087-090108- /O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-200211T0313Z/ /WHMS1.2.ER.200207T1045Z.200208T1800Z.200210T0313Z.NO/ 808 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2020 The Flood Warning extended for The Enoree River At Whitmire. * until Monday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7 PM Friday the stage was 28.5 feet. * Flood stage is 25.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 31.8 feet by early Saturday afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage by Sunday night. * At 32.0 feet...Flood water threatens to flood SC Highway 121 and US Highway 176 north of Whitmire. * At 28.0 feet...The Coleman Aughtry Road along the river becomes flooded. Do not drive into flooded roadways. * At 25.0 feet...River bottomland near and downstream from Whitmire become flooded. && LAT...LON 3453 8164 3444 8154 3449 8142 3439 8140 3445 8170 $$ SCC075-090108- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-200212T1800Z/ /ORBS1.1.ER.200207T0627Z.200208T1200Z.200211T1800Z.NO/ 808 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg. * until Wednesday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7 PM Friday the stage was 9.1 feet. * Flood stage is 8.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 9.3 feet by Saturday morning. The river will fall below flood stage by early Tuesday afternoon. * At 10.0 feet...Farmland and lowlands along Highway 301 near Orangeburg become flooded at stages above 10 ft. * At 8.0 feet...Some minor flooding occurs along the boardwalk at Edisto Gardens. Downstream from the Highway 301 bridge, some roads off Chiquita street near the river begin to flood. && LAT...LON 3355 8092 3342 8082 3336 8091 3354 8100 $$ GAC245-SCC003-090108- /O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0021.200209T0400Z-200211T0900Z/ /AUGG1.1.ER.200209T0400Z.200209T1200Z.200210T0900Z.NO/ 808 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2020 The Flood Warning extended for The Savannah River at Augusta At Savannah River at Augusta. * from Saturday evening to late Monday night...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7 PM Friday the stage was 111.8 feet. * Flood stage is 117.5 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * forecast...The river will rise above flood stage Saturday night and Crest around 117.9 feet early Sunday afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage by early Monday morning. * At 117.5 feet...Flood stage. Extensive areas of New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam Park including park roads and bridges become flooded. Low farm areas immediately adjacent to the river begin to flood. * At 115.4 feet...Playground equipment and footbridge in the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam Park becomes flooded. Drainage ditches in the park are also flooded. && LAT...LON 3350 8191 3326 8179 3315 8190 3350 8205 $$
922 WGUS82 KCAE 080646 FLSCAE Flood Statement National Weather Service Columbia SC 146 AM EST Sat Feb 8 2020 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina... Wateree River Near Camden affecting Kershaw County North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg affecting Orangeburg County Congaree River At Columbia affecting Lexington and Richland Counties 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 Saluda River At Chappells affecting Greenwood...Newberry and Saluda Counties Stevens Creek Near Modoc affecting Edgefield and McCormick Counties Enoree River At Whitmire affecting Newberry and Union Counties Wateree River At Lake Wateree affecting Fairfield...Kershaw and Lancaster Counties ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia... Savannah River at Augusta affecting Richmond and Aiken Counties .Heavy rainfall in upstream river basins combined with hydroelectric dam releases will produce flooding along most area rivers through the weekend and into early next 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. && SCC039-055-057-090645- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WATS1.3.ER.200207T1220Z.200208T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 146 AM EST Sat Feb 8 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The Wateree River At Lake Wateree. * until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 12 AM Saturday the stage was 105.4 feet. * Flood stage is 100.0 feet. * Major flooding is occurring and Record flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will rise to around 105.7 feet this morning. Additional rises may be possible thereafter. * At 105.0 feet...Roads and homes nearest the lake shore flood. Flooded roads isolate areas extending from the lake shore. * At 103.0 feet...Home owners on low lying property have to move belongings out of basements or from under raised houses. Boat launch on U.S. Highway 1 at the lake closed due to flood water. * At 102.5 feet...Roadways near Beaver Creek become flooded. * At 100.5 feet...Several yards and docks in low lying areas around Lake Wateree begin to flood. * At 100.4 feet...The piers on the Wildlife Road bridge over Singleton Creek become submerged. && LAT...LON 3450 8085 3432 8063 3428 8075 3447 8098 $$ SCC063-079-090645- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-200211T2154Z/ /COLS1.2.ER.200207T0923Z.200209T0600Z.200210T2154Z.NO/ 146 AM EST Sat Feb 8 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The Congaree River At Columbia. * until Tuesday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 1 AM Saturday the stage was 24.3 feet. * Flood stage is 19.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 28.5 feet Saturday night. The river will fall below flood stage by Monday afternoon. * At 28.0 feet...Flooding begins in low lying areas of the Riverland Park subdivision in Cayce. * At 24.0 feet...Flooding also occurs in the Cayce Quarry. * At 21.0 feet...Extensive swampland and large areas of farmland and pasture land downstream from Columbia are flooded. * At 19.0 feet...Extensive swampland and large areas of farmland and pasture land downstream from Columbia become flooded. * At 16.0 feet...Old State Road, SC 66, below Cayce becomes flooded. * At 14.0 feet...Roads in low lying areas and swampland downstream from Columbia become flooded. Most of the Cayce and West Columbia river walk is flooded. * At 13.0 feet...Flooding occurs in flood prone areas near and downstream from Columbia. Flooding also occurs over much of the Cayce and West Columbia river walk. * At 10.0 feet...Flooding occurs in flood prone areas near and downstream from Columbia. Flooding also occurs on parts of the Cayce and West Columbia river walk. && LAT...LON 3404 8106 3396 8100 3394 8106 3401 8111 $$ SCC017-063-079-090645- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CEAS1.3.ER.200206T2313Z.200209T1200Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 146 AM EST Sat Feb 8 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The Congaree River At Carolina Eastman. * until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 1 AM Saturday the stage was 124.4 feet. * Flood stage is 115.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 126.2 feet by Sunday morning. * At 127.0 feet...Portions of the Carolina Eastman facility have to be evacuated. * At 126.0 feet...Extensive farmland and lowland flooding will occur south of Columbia to Lake Marion. Water reaches the top of some dikes at the Carolina Eastman Facility. * At 124.0 feet...Extensive flooding occurs at the Carolina Eastman Facility with some access roads flooded. Extensive farmland flooding occurs in the area. * At 119.0 feet...Extensive flooding occurs in the Congaree National Park. 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 $$ SCC017-079-090645- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /GADS1.2.ER.200207T0317Z.200210T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 146 AM EST Sat Feb 8 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden. * until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 1 AM Saturday the stage was 17.7 feet. * Flood stage is 15.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 19.0 feet Sunday night. * At 20.0 feet...Farmland from Sandy Run to St. Matthews becomes flooded. Flooding increases in the Congaree National Park. At 19 feet the river covers most of the elevated boardwalk in the Congaree National Park. * At 18.0 feet...Several homes in the Sandy Run subdivision along the river become flooded. At 18 feet the river covers the Weston Lake overlook in the Congaree National Park. Between 18 and 18.5 feet the river begins to cover sections of the elevated boardwalk. * At 17.0 feet...The access road to the Sandy Run subdivision becomes flooded. The lower boardwalk in the Congaree National Park becomes flooded by Cedar Creek. * At 15.0 feet...Flooding begins in the Congaree National Park. This will begin to produce flooding of portions of the lower boardwalk. && LAT...LON 3384 8090 3380 8083 3377 8085 3380 8091 $$ SCC025-069-090645- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-200213T0730Z/ /CHES1.3.ER.200207T0841Z.200209T1200Z.200212T0730Z.NO/ 146 AM EST Sat Feb 8 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The Pee Dee River At Cheraw. * until late Wednesday night...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 1 AM Saturday the stage was 41.7 feet. * Flood stage is 30.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 44.5 feet by Sunday morning. The river will fall below flood stage by Wednesday morning. * At 42.0 feet...Secondary roads downstream from Cheraw begin to flood. * At 40.0 feet...Potential loss of livestock and farm equipment in river bottomland near Cheraw is possible. * At 36.0 feet...Extensive overflow of the left bank will occur and large areas of farmland near Cheraw will be flooded. Livestock and farm equipment should be moved to higher ground. * At 35.0 feet...Southeast of Wallace, Old River Road between Community Road and Highway 912 will become flooded and may need to be closed. * At 33.0 feet...Southeast of Wallace, water spreads onto Old River Road between Community Road and Highway 912. * 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 $$ SCC055-090645- /O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-200212T0000Z/ /CMDS1.2.ER.200207T2142Z.200208T1800Z.200211T0000Z.NO/ 146 AM EST Sat Feb 8 2020 The Flood Warning extended for The Wateree River Near Camden. * until Tuesday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 1 AM Saturday the stage was 32.4 feet. * Flood stage is 27.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 33.6 feet by this afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage by Monday evening. * At 32.0 feet...Livestock may become cut off on small islands downstream from Camden. * At 29.0 feet...Portions of the Invista Plant property in Lugoff become flooded. * At 27.0 feet...Access road in the Wild Turkey Lane Community near Camden becomes flooded. River bottomland between Camden and Lugoff begins to flood. && LAT...LON 3432 8064 3391 8056 3388 8070 3430 8079 $$ SCC047-071-081-090645- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-200212T1800Z/ /CHAS1.2.ER.200207T0100Z.200208T0615Z.200211T1800Z.NO/ 146 AM EST Sat Feb 8 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The Saluda River At Chappells. * until Wednesday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 1 AM Saturday the stage was 24.4 feet. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is cresting and will begin falling today... Going below flood stage by early Tuesday afternoon. * At 21.0 feet...Extensive flooding occurs. Farmland and river bottomland around and downstream from Chappells become flooded. Much of the Saluda River Campground downstream from Chappells become flooded. * At 18.0 feet...The Saluda River Campground including the Campground Store downstream from Chappells becomes flooded. Campers should move to higher ground. * At 16.0 feet...Extensive farmland and river bottomland around and downstream from Chappells become flooded. * 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 $$ SCC037-065-090645- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-200209T2155Z/ /MODS1.2.ER.200206T1928Z.200207T2100Z.200208T2155Z.NO/ 146 AM EST Sat Feb 8 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The Stevens Creek Near Modoc. * until Sunday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 1 AM Saturday the stage was 31.8 feet. * Flood stage is 19.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Going below flood stage by this afternoon. * At 28.0 feet...The Garrett Road bridge over Stevens Creek below Clarks Hill will flood. * At 26.0 feet...Low lying and flood prone areas near Martin Town Road become flooded. Residents along Stevens Creek in the Riverhills subdivision should take precautions to protect life and property from flooding waters. * At 19.0 feet...Farmland along Stevens Creek above the US Highway 23 bridge near Modoc becomes flooded. && LAT...LON 3384 8216 3360 8203 3352 8211 3385 8229 $$ SCC071-087-090645- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-200211T0313Z/ /WHMS1.2.ER.200207T1045Z.200208T1800Z.200210T0313Z.NO/ 146 AM EST Sat Feb 8 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The Enoree River At Whitmire. * until Monday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 12 AM Saturday the stage was 29.2 feet. * Flood stage is 25.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 31.8 feet by early this afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage by Sunday night. * At 32.0 feet...Flood water threatens to flood SC Highway 121 and US Highway 176 north of Whitmire. * At 28.0 feet...The Coleman Aughtry Road along the river becomes flooded. Do not drive into flooded roadways. * At 25.0 feet...River bottomland near and downstream from Whitmire become flooded. && LAT...LON 3453 8164 3444 8154 3449 8142 3439 8140 3445 8170 $$ SCC075-090645- /O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /ORBS1.1.ER.200207T0627Z.200209T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 146 AM EST Sat Feb 8 2020 The Flood Warning extended for The North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg. * until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 1 AM Saturday the stage was 9.2 feet. * Flood stage is 8.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 9.5 feet this evening. * At 10.0 feet...Farmland and lowlands along Highway 301 near Orangeburg become flooded at stages above 10 ft. * At 8.0 feet...Some minor flooding occurs along the boardwalk at Edisto Gardens. Downstream from the Highway 301 bridge, some roads off Chiquita street near the river begin to flood. && LAT...LON 3355 8092 3342 8082 3336 8091 3354 8100 $$ GAC245-SCC003-090645- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0021.200209T0400Z-200211T0900Z/ /AUGG1.1.ER.200209T0400Z.200209T1200Z.200210T0900Z.NO/ 146 AM EST Sat Feb 8 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The Savannah River at Augusta. * from this evening to late Monday night...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 1 AM Saturday the stage was 112.7 feet. * Flood stage is 117.5 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * forecast...The river will rise above flood stage tonight and Crest around 117.9 feet early Sunday afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage by early 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. * At 115.4 feet...Playground equipment and footbridge in the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam Park becomes flooded. Drainage ditches in the park are also flooded. && LAT...LON 3350 8191 3326 8179 3315 8190 3350 8205 $$
446
WGUS82 KCAE 081938
FLSCAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
237 PM EST Sat Feb 8 2020
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South
Carolina...
Wateree River At Lake Wateree affecting Fairfield...Kershaw and
Lancaster Counties
Wateree River Near Camden affecting Kershaw County
Pee Dee River At Cheraw affecting Chesterfield and Marlboro Counties
North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg affecting Orangeburg County
Saluda River At Chappells affecting Greenwood...Newberry and Saluda
Counties
Stevens Creek Near Modoc affecting Edgefield and McCormick Counties
Enoree River At Whitmire affecting Newberry and Union Counties
Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Calhoun...Lexington
and Richland Counties
Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden affecting Calhoun
and Richland Counties
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Georgia...
Savannah River at Augusta affecting Richmond and Aiken Counties
.Heavy rainfall in upstream river basins combined with hydroelectric
dam releases will produce flooding along most area rivers through the
weekend and into early next 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.
&&
SCC039-055-057-091936-
/O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WATS1.3.ER.200207T1220Z.200208T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
237 PM EST Sat Feb 8 2020
The Flood Warning continues for
The Wateree River At Lake Wateree.
* until further notice, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 12 PM Saturday the stage was 105.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 100.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will slowly fall, and reach a stage near
104 feet early Sunday morning.
* At 105 feet...Roads and homes nearest the lake shore flood.
Flooded roads isolate areas extending from the lake shore.
* At 103 feet...Home owners on low-lying property have to move
belongings out of basements, or from under raised houses.
The boat launch on U.S. Highway 1 at the lake is closed because
of flood water.
&&
LAT...LON 3450 8085 3432 8063 3428 8075 3447 8098
$$
SCC055-091936-
/O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-200211T1737Z/
/CMDS1.3.ER.200207T2142Z.200208T1715Z.200210T1737Z.NO/
237 PM EST Sat Feb 8 2020
The Flood Warning is extended for
The Wateree River Near Camden.
* until Monday afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 1 PM Saturday the stage was 35.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall, and drop below flood
stage by early Monday afternoon.
* At 35 feet...Fairview Plant Road near the river floods. Flood
water backs up into Five and Twenty Mile Creek west of Camden.
* At 32 feet...Livestock may become cut off on small islands
downstream from Camden.
&&
LAT...LON 3432 8064 3391 8056 3388 8070 3430 8079
$$
SCC017-063-079-091936-
/O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CEAS1.3.ER.200206T2313Z.200209T1800Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
237 PM EST Sat Feb 8 2020
The Flood Warning continues for
The Congaree River At Carolina Eastman.
* until further notice, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 1 PM Saturday the stage was 125.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 115.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to a crest near
126.5 feet early Sunday afternoon.
* At 127 feet...Portions of the Carolina Eastman facility have to be
evacuated.
* At 126 feet...Extensive farmland and lowland flooding will occur
south of Columbia to Lake Marion. Water reaches the top of some
dikes at the Carolina Eastman Facility.
&&
LAT...LON 3396 8100 3387 8092 3379 8097 3394 8106
$$
SCC017-079-091936-
/O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/GADS1.2.ER.200207T0317Z.200210T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
237 PM EST Sat Feb 8 2020
The Flood Warning continues for
The Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden.
* until further notice, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 1 PM Saturday the stage was 18.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to a crest near
19.0 feet late Sunday night.
* At 19 feet...The river covers most of the elevated boardwalk in
the Congaree National Park.
* At 18 feet...Several homes in the Sandy Run subdivision along the
river become flooded. The river covers the Weston Lake overlook
in the Congaree National Park.
&&
LAT...LON 3384 8090 3380 8083 3377 8085 3380 8091
$$
SCC025-069-091936-
/O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-200212T2100Z/
/CHES1.3.ER.200207T0841Z.200209T0000Z.200211T2100Z.NO/
237 PM EST Sat Feb 8 2020
The Flood Warning is extended for
The Pee Dee River At Cheraw.
* until Tuesday afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 1 PM Saturday the stage was 42.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to a crest near
42.8 feet by this evening. The river will fall below flood stage
by Tuesday afternoon.
* At 42 feet...Secondary roads downstream from Cheraw begin to
flood.
* At 40 feet...Potential loss of livestock and farm equipment in
river bottomland near Cheraw is possible.
* At 35 feet...Southeast of Wallace, Old River Road between
Community Road and Highway 912 will become flooded, and may need
to be closed.
&&
LAT...LON 3455 7984 3455 7990 3480 8002 3480 7994
$$
SCC047-071-081-091936-
/O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-200211T1108Z/
/CHAS1.2.ER.200207T0100Z.200208T0845Z.200210T1108Z.NO/
237 PM EST Sat Feb 8 2020
The Flood Warning is extended for
The Saluda River At Chappells.
* until Monday morning, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 1 PM Saturday the stage was 24.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will slowly fall, and reach 21.9 feet early
Sunday morning.
* At 21 feet...Extensive flooding occurs. Farmland and river
bottomland around and downstream from Chappells become flooded.
Much of the Saluda River Campground downstream from Chappells
becomes flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3417 8190 3420 8168 3412 8169 3414 8187
$$
SCC071-087-091936-
/O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-200211T0824Z/
/WHMS1.2.ER.200207T1045Z.200208T1730Z.200210T0824Z.NO/
237 PM EST Sat Feb 8 2020
The Flood Warning is extended for
The Enoree River At Whitmire.
* until late Sunday night, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 12 PM Saturday the stage was 31.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will begin to fall this afternoon, and drop
to 28.9 feet early Sunday morning.
* At 32 feet, Flood water threatens to flood SC Highway 121 and US
Highway 176 north of Whitmire.
* At 28 feet...The Coleman Aughtry Road along the river becomes
flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3453 8164 3444 8154 3449 8142 3439 8140 3445 8170
$$
SCC075-091936-
/O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-200212T1800Z/
/ORBS1.1.ER.200207T0627Z.200208T0900Z.200211T1800Z.NO/
237 PM EST Sat Feb 8 2020
The Flood Warning is extended for
The North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg.
* until Tuesday afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 1 PM Saturday the stage was 9.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue slowly falling, and drop
below flood stage by early Tuesday afternoon.
* At 8 feet...Some minor flooding occurs along the boardwalk at
Edisto Gardens. Downstream from the Highway 301 bridge, some roads
off Chiquita street near the river begin to flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3355 8092 3342 8082 3336 8091 3354 8100
$$
GAC245-SCC003-091936-
/O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0021.200209T1800Z-200211T0000Z/
/AUGG1.1.ER.200209T1800Z.200209T1800Z.200210T0000Z.NO/
237 PM EST Sat Feb 8 2020
The Flood Warning is extended for
The Savannah River at Augusta.
* from Sunday afternoon to Monday evening, or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 1 PM Saturday the stage was 113.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 117.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to reach a level near flood stage
by Sunday evening.
* At 117.5 feet...Extensive areas of New Savannah Bluff
Lock and Dam Park including park roads and bridges become flooded.
Low farm areas immediately adjacent to the river begin to flood.
* At 115.4 feet...Playground equipment and footbridge in the Park
become flooded. Drainage ditches in the park are also flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3350 8191 3326 8179 3315 8190 3350 8205
$$
SCC037-065-091936-
/O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-200209T2152Z/
/MODS1.2.ER.200206T1928Z.200207T2100Z.200208T2152Z.NO/
237 PM EST Sat Feb 8 2020
The Flood Warning is extended for
Stevens Creek Near Modoc.
* until late this afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 1 PM Saturday the stage was 22.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall, and drop below flood
stage late this afternoon.
* At 19.0 feet...Farmland along Stevens Creek above the US Highway 23
bridge near Modoc becomes flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3384 8216 3360 8203 3352 8211 3385 8229
$$
ACM591 WGUS82 KCAE 090220 FLSCAE Flood Statement National Weather Service Columbia SC 920 PM EST Sat Feb 8 2020 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina... Pee Dee River At Cheraw affecting Chesterfield and Marlboro Counties Wateree River At Lake Wateree affecting Fairfield...Kershaw and Lancaster Counties Wateree River Near Camden affecting Kershaw County Enoree River At Whitmire affecting Newberry and Union Counties Saluda River At Chappells affecting Greenwood...Newberry and Saluda Counties Congaree River At Columbia affecting Lexington and Richland Counties Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Calhoun...Lexington and Richland Counties Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden affecting Calhoun and Richland Counties North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg affecting Orangeburg County ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia... Savannah River at Augusta At Savannah River at Augusta affecting Richmond and Aiken Counties .Heavy rainfall in upstream river basins combined with hydroelectric dam releases will produce flooding along most area rivers through the weekend and into early next 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. && SCC063-079-100220- /O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-200212T0332Z/ /COLS1.2.ER.200207T0923Z.200209T1200Z.200211T0332Z.NO/ 920 PM EST Sat Feb 8 2020 The Flood Warning extended for The Congaree River At Columbia. * until Tuesday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8 PM Saturday the stage was 28.6 feet. * Flood stage is 19.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 29.3 feet by Sunday morning. The river will fall below flood stage by Monday night. * At 28.0 feet...Flooding begins in low lying areas of the Riverland Park subdivision in Cayce. * At 24.0 feet...Flooding also occurs in the Cayce Quarry. * At 21.0 feet...Extensive swampland and large areas of farmland and pasture land downstream from Columbia are flooded. * At 19.0 feet...Extensive swampland and large areas of farmland and pasture land downstream from Columbia become flooded. * At 16.0 feet...Old State Road, SC 66, below Cayce becomes flooded. * At 14.0 feet...Roads in low lying areas and swampland downstream from Columbia become flooded. Most of the Cayce and West Columbia river walk is flooded. * At 13.0 feet...Flooding occurs in flood prone areas near and downstream from Columbia. Flooding also occurs over much of the Cayce and West Columbia river walk. * At 10.0 feet...Flooding occurs in flood prone areas near and downstream from Columbia. Flooding also occurs on parts of the Cayce and West Columbia river walk. && LAT...LON 3404 8106 3396 8100 3394 8106 3401 8111 $$ SCC017-063-079-100220- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CEAS1.3.ER.200206T2313Z.200209T1800Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 920 PM EST Sat Feb 8 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The Congaree River At Carolina Eastman. * until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 9 PM Saturday the stage was 126.1 feet. * Flood stage is 115.0 feet. * Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 126.6 feet early Sunday afternoon. * At 127.0 feet...Portions of the Carolina Eastman facility have to be evacuated. * At 126.0 feet...Extensive farmland and lowland flooding will occur south of Columbia to Lake Marion. Water reaches the top of some dikes at the Carolina Eastman Facility. * At 124.0 feet...Extensive flooding occurs at the Carolina Eastman Facility with some access roads flooded. Extensive farmland flooding occurs in the area. * At 119.0 feet...Extensive flooding occurs in the Congaree National Park. 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 $$ SCC017-079-100220- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /GADS1.2.ER.200207T0317Z.200210T0600Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 920 PM EST Sat Feb 8 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden. * until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8 PM Saturday the stage was 18.4 feet. * Flood stage is 15.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 19.1 feet Monday morning. * At 20.0 feet...Farmland from Sandy Run to St. Matthews becomes flooded. Flooding increases in the Congaree National Park. At 19 feet the river covers most of the elevated boardwalk in the Congaree National Park. * At 18.0 feet...Several homes in the Sandy Run subdivision along the river become flooded. At 18 feet the river covers the Weston Lake overlook in the Congaree National Park. Between 18 and 18.5 feet the river begins to cover sections of the elevated boardwalk. * At 17.0 feet...The access road to the Sandy Run subdivision becomes flooded. The lower boardwalk in the Congaree National Park becomes flooded by Cedar Creek. * At 15.0 feet...Flooding begins in the Congaree National Park. This will begin to produce flooding of portions of the lower boardwalk. && LAT...LON 3384 8090 3380 8083 3377 8085 3380 8091 $$ SCC025-069-100220- /O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-200213T0310Z/ /CHES1.3.ER.200207T0841Z.200208T1615Z.200212T0310Z.NO/ 920 PM EST Sat Feb 8 2020 The Flood Warning extended for The Pee Dee River At Cheraw. * until Wednesday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8 PM Saturday the stage was 42.1 feet. * Flood stage is 30.0 feet. * Major flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river crested at 42.5 feet Saturday afternoon and will continue to fall...Going below flood stage by Tuesday night. * At 42.0 feet...Secondary roads downstream from Cheraw begin to flood. * At 40.0 feet...Potential loss of livestock and farm equipment in river bottomland near Cheraw is possible. * At 36.0 feet...Extensive overflow of the left bank will occur and large areas of farmland near Cheraw will be flooded. Livestock and farm equipment should be moved to higher ground. * At 35.0 feet...Southeast of Wallace, Old River Road between Community Road and Highway 912 will become flooded and may need to be closed. * At 33.0 feet...Southeast of Wallace, water spreads onto Old River Road between Community Road and Highway 912. * 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 $$ SCC055-100220- /O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-200212T0645Z/ /CMDS1.3.ER.200207T2142Z.200208T1715Z.200211T0645Z.NO/ 920 PM EST Sat Feb 8 2020 The Flood Warning extended for The Wateree River Near Camden. * until late Tuesday night...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8 PM Saturday the stage was 34.5 feet. * Flood stage is 27.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river crested at 35.2 feet Saturday afternoon and will continue to fall...Going below flood stage by early Tuesday morning. * At 35.0 feet...Fairview Plant Road near the river floods. Flood water backs up into Five and Twenty Mile Creek west of Camden. * At 32.0 feet...Livestock may become cut off on small islands downstream from Camden. * At 29.0 feet...Portions of the Invista Plant property in Lugoff become flooded. * At 27.0 feet...Access road in the Wild Turkey Lane Community near Camden becomes flooded. River bottomland between Camden and Lugoff begins to flood. && LAT...LON 3432 8064 3391 8056 3388 8070 3430 8079 $$ SCC047-071-081-100220- /O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-200211T0328Z/ /CHAS1.2.ER.200207T0100Z.200208T0845Z.200210T0328Z.NO/ 920 PM EST Sat Feb 8 2020 The Flood Warning extended for The Saluda River At Chappells. * until Monday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8 PM Saturday the stage was 23.6 feet. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Going below flood stage by Sunday night. * At 21.0 feet...Extensive flooding occurs. Farmland and river bottomland around and downstream from Chappells become flooded. Much of the Saluda River Campground downstream from Chappells become flooded. * At 18.0 feet...The Saluda River Campground including the Campground Store downstream from Chappells becomes flooded. Campers should move to higher ground. * At 16.0 feet...Extensive farmland and river bottomland around and downstream from Chappells become flooded. * 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 $$ SCC071-087-100220- /O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-200210T2256Z/ /WHMS1.2.ER.200207T1045Z.200208T1730Z.200209T2256Z.NO/ 920 PM EST Sat Feb 8 2020 The Flood Warning extended for The Enoree River At Whitmire. * until Monday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8 PM Saturday the stage was 30.2 feet. * Flood stage is 25.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river crested at 31.2 feet Saturday afternoon and will continue to fall...Going below flood stage by Sunday afternoon. * At 32.0 feet...Flood water threatens to flood SC Highway 121 and US Highway 176 north of Whitmire. * At 28.0 feet...The Coleman Aughtry Road along the river becomes flooded. Do not drive into flooded roadways. * At 25.0 feet...River bottomland near and downstream from Whitmire become flooded. && LAT...LON 3453 8164 3444 8154 3449 8142 3439 8140 3445 8170 $$ SCC039-055-057-100220- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WATS1.3.ER.200207T1220Z.200208T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 920 PM EST Sat Feb 8 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The Wateree River At Lake Wateree. * until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8 PM Saturday the stage was 105.0 feet. * Flood stage is 100.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall to a stage of 104.6 feet by early Sunday morning. * At 105.0 feet...Roads and homes nearest the lake shore flood. Flooded roads isolate areas extending from the lake shore. * At 103.0 feet...Home owners on low lying property have to move belongings out of basements or from under raised houses. Boat launch on U.S. Highway 1 at the lake closed due to flood water. * At 102.5 feet...Roadways near Beaver Creek become flooded. * At 100.5 feet...Several yards and docks in low lying areas around Lake Wateree begin to flood. * At 100.4 feet...The piers on the Wildlife Road bridge over Singleton Creek become submerged. && LAT...LON 3450 8085 3432 8063 3428 8075 3447 8098 $$ SCC075-100220- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-200212T1800Z/ /ORBS1.1.ER.200207T0627Z.200208T0900Z.200211T1800Z.NO/ 920 PM EST Sat Feb 8 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg. * until Wednesday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 9 PM Saturday the stage was 8.7 feet. * Flood stage is 8.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Going below flood stage by early Tuesday afternoon. * At 8.0 feet...Some minor flooding occurs along the boardwalk at Edisto Gardens. Downstream from the Highway 301 bridge, some roads off Chiquita street near the river begin to flood. && LAT...LON 3355 8092 3342 8082 3336 8091 3354 8100 $$ GAC245-SCC003-100220- /O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0021.200211T1200Z-200213T1200Z/ /AUGG1.1.ER.200211T1200Z.200211T1200Z.200212T1200Z.NO/ 920 PM EST Sat Feb 8 2020 The Flood Warning extended for The Savannah River at Augusta At Savannah River at Augusta. * from Tuesday morning to Thursday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8 PM Saturday the stage was 114.5 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 Tuesday 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. * At 115.4 feet...Playground equipment and footbridge in the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam Park becomes flooded. Drainage ditches in the park are also flooded. && LAT...LON 3350 8191 3326 8179 3315 8190 3350 8205 $$
405 WGUS82 KCAE 091109 FLSCAE Flood Statement National Weather Service Columbia SC 609 AM EST Sun Feb 9 2020 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina... Wateree River Near Camden affecting Kershaw County Congaree River At Columbia affecting Lexington and Richland Counties Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Calhoun...Lexington and Richland Counties Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden affecting Calhoun and Richland Counties Pee Dee River At Cheraw affecting Chesterfield and Marlboro Counties North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg affecting Orangeburg County Saluda River At Chappells affecting Greenwood...Newberry and Saluda Counties Enoree River At Whitmire affecting Newberry and Union Counties Wateree River At Lake Wateree affecting Fairfield...Kershaw and Lancaster Counties ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia... Savannah River at Augusta affecting Richmond and Aiken Counties .Heavy rainfall in upstream river basins combined with hydroelectric dam releases will produce flooding along most area rivers through the weekend and into early next 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. && SCC063-079-101109- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-200212T0332Z/ /COLS1.2.ER.200207T0923Z.200209T1200Z.200211T0332Z.NO/ 609 AM EST Sun Feb 9 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The Congaree River At Columbia. * until Tuesday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 5 AM Sunday the stage was 29.1 feet. * Flood stage is 19.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 29.3 feet by this morning. The river will fall below flood stage by tomorrow night. * At 30.0 feet...The Enclave Apartments along the Broad River and I-20 become flooded. * At 28.0 feet...Flooding begins in low lying areas of the Riverland Park subdivision in Cayce. * At 24.0 feet...Flooding also occurs in the Cayce Quarry. * At 21.0 feet...Extensive swampland and large areas of farmland and pasture land downstream from Columbia are flooded. * At 19.0 feet...Extensive swampland and large areas of farmland and pasture land downstream from Columbia become flooded. * At 16.0 feet...Old State Road, SC 66, below Cayce becomes flooded. * At 14.0 feet...Roads in low lying areas and swampland downstream from Columbia become flooded. Most of the Cayce and West Columbia river walk is flooded. * At 13.0 feet...Flooding occurs in flood prone areas near and downstream from Columbia. Flooding also occurs over much of the Cayce and West Columbia river walk. * At 10.0 feet...Flooding occurs in flood prone areas near and downstream from Columbia. Flooding also occurs on parts of the Cayce and West Columbia river walk. && LAT...LON 3404 8106 3396 8100 3394 8106 3401 8111 $$ SCC017-063-079-101109- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CEAS1.3.ER.200206T2313Z.200209T1800Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 609 AM EST Sun Feb 9 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The Congaree River At Carolina Eastman. * until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 3 AM Sunday the stage was 126.2 feet. * Flood stage is 115.0 feet. * Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 126.6 feet early this afternoon. * At 127.0 feet...Portions of the Carolina Eastman facility have to be evacuated. * At 126.0 feet...Extensive farmland and lowland flooding will occur south of Columbia to Lake Marion. Water reaches the top of some dikes at the Carolina Eastman Facility. * At 124.0 feet...Extensive flooding occurs at the Carolina Eastman Facility with some access roads flooded. Extensive farmland flooding occurs in the area. * At 119.0 feet...Extensive flooding occurs in the Congaree National Park. 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 $$ SCC017-079-101109- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /GADS1.2.ER.200207T0317Z.200210T0600Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 609 AM EST Sun Feb 9 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden. * until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 5 AM Sunday the stage was 18.9 feet. * Flood stage is 15.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 19.1 feet tomorrow morning. * At 20.0 feet...Farmland from Sandy Run to St. Matthews becomes flooded. Flooding increases in the Congaree National Park. At 19 feet the river covers most of the elevated boardwalk in the Congaree National Park. * At 18.0 feet...Several homes in the Sandy Run subdivision along the river become flooded. At 18 feet the river covers the Weston Lake overlook in the Congaree National Park. Between 18 and 18.5 feet the river begins to cover sections of the elevated boardwalk. * At 17.0 feet...The access road to the Sandy Run subdivision becomes flooded. The lower boardwalk in the Congaree National Park becomes flooded by Cedar Creek. * At 15.0 feet...Flooding begins in the Congaree National Park. This will begin to produce flooding of portions of the lower boardwalk. && LAT...LON 3384 8090 3380 8083 3377 8085 3380 8091 $$ SCC055-101109- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-200212T0645Z/ /CMDS1.3.ER.200207T2142Z.200208T1715Z.200211T0645Z.NO/ 609 AM EST Sun Feb 9 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The Wateree River Near Camden. * until late Tuesday night...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 5 AM Sunday the stage was 33.2 feet. * Flood stage is 27.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Going below flood stage by Tuesday morning. * At 32.0 feet...Livestock may become cut off on small islands downstream from Camden. * At 29.0 feet...Portions of the Invista Plant property in Lugoff become flooded. * At 27.0 feet...Access road in the Wild Turkey Lane Community near Camden becomes flooded. River bottomland between Camden and Lugoff begins to flood. && LAT...LON 3432 8064 3391 8056 3388 8070 3430 8079 $$ SCC025-069-101109- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-200213T0310Z/ /CHES1.3.ER.200207T0841Z.200208T1615Z.200212T0310Z.NO/ 609 AM EST Sun Feb 9 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The Pee Dee River At Cheraw. * until Wednesday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 5 AM Sunday the stage was 42.0 feet. * Flood stage is 30.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Going below flood stage by Tuesday night. * At 42.0 feet...Secondary roads downstream from Cheraw begin to flood. * At 40.0 feet...Potential loss of livestock and farm equipment in river bottomland near Cheraw is possible. * At 36.0 feet...Extensive overflow of the left bank will occur and large areas of farmland near Cheraw will be flooded. Livestock and farm equipment should be moved to higher ground. * At 35.0 feet...Southeast of Wallace, Old River Road between Community Road and Highway 912 will become flooded and may need to be closed. * At 33.0 feet...Southeast of Wallace, water spreads onto Old River Road between Community Road and Highway 912. * At 30.0 feet...The higher bank begins to flood. Large areas of farmland and river bottomland near Cheraw will be flooded. Portions of Riverside Park become flooded. * At 20.0 feet...River bottomland downstream from cheraw will begin to flood. && LAT...LON 3455 7984 3455 7990 3480 8002 3480 7994 $$ SCC047-071-081-101109- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-200211T0328Z/ /CHAS1.2.ER.200207T0100Z.200208T0845Z.200210T0328Z.NO/ 609 AM EST Sun Feb 9 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The Saluda River At Chappells. * until Monday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 5 AM Sunday the stage was 21.9 feet. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Going below flood stage by tonight. * At 21.0 feet...Extensive flooding occurs. Farmland and river bottomland around and downstream from Chappells become flooded. Much of the Saluda River Campground downstream from Chappells become flooded. * At 18.0 feet...The Saluda River Campground including the Campground Store downstream from Chappells becomes flooded. Campers should move to higher ground. * At 16.0 feet...Extensive farmland and river bottomland around and downstream from Chappells become flooded. * 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 $$ SCC071-087-101109- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-200210T2256Z/ /WHMS1.2.ER.200207T1045Z.200208T1730Z.200209T2256Z.NO/ 609 AM EST Sun Feb 9 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The Enoree River At Whitmire. * until Monday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 5 AM Sunday the stage was 27.8 feet. * Flood stage is 25.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * forecast...The river will reach 28.2 feet by this morning and fall below flood stage this afternoon. * At 28.0 feet...The Coleman Aughtry Road along the river becomes flooded. Do not drive into flooded roadways. * At 25.0 feet...River bottomland near and downstream from Whitmire become flooded. && LAT...LON 3453 8164 3444 8154 3449 8142 3439 8140 3445 8170 $$ SCC039-055-057-101109- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WATS1.3.ER.200207T1220Z.200208T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 609 AM EST Sun Feb 9 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The Wateree River At Lake Wateree. * until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 4 AM Sunday the stage was 104.4 feet. * Flood stage is 100.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall to a stage of 104.2 feet by this morning. * At 105.0 feet...Roads and homes nearest the lake shore flood. Flooded roads isolate areas extending from the lake shore. * At 103.0 feet...Home owners on low lying property have to move belongings out of basements or from under raised houses. Boat launch on U.S. Highway 1 at the lake closed due to flood water. * At 102.5 feet...Roadways near Beaver Creek become flooded. * At 100.5 feet...Several yards and docks in low lying areas around Lake Wateree begin to flood. * At 100.4 feet...The piers on the Wildlife Road bridge over Singleton Creek become submerged. && LAT...LON 3450 8085 3432 8063 3428 8075 3447 8098 $$ SCC075-101109- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-200212T1800Z/ /ORBS1.1.ER.200207T0627Z.200208T0900Z.200211T1800Z.NO/ 609 AM EST Sun Feb 9 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg. * until Wednesday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 5 AM Sunday the stage was 8.5 feet. * Flood stage is 8.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * forecast...The river will reach 8.6 feet by this morning and fall below flood stage early Tuesday afternoon. * At 8.0 feet...Some minor flooding occurs along the boardwalk at Edisto Gardens. Downstream from the Highway 301 bridge, some roads off Chiquita street near the river begin to flood. && LAT...LON 3355 8092 3342 8082 3336 8091 3354 8100 $$ GAC245-SCC003-101109- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0021.200211T1200Z-200213T1200Z/ /AUGG1.1.ER.200211T1200Z.200211T1200Z.200212T1200Z.NO/ 609 AM EST Sun Feb 9 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The Savannah River at Augusta At Savannah River at Augusta. * from Tuesday morning to Thursday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 5 AM Sunday the stage was 115.2 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 Tuesday 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. * At 115.4 feet...Playground equipment and footbridge in the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam Park becomes flooded. Drainage ditches in the park are also flooded. && LAT...LON 3350 8191 3326 8179 3315 8190 3350 8205 $$
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WGUS82 KCAE 091922
FLSCAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
222 PM EST Sun Feb 9 2020
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South
Carolina...
Wateree River Near Camden affecting Kershaw County
Congaree River At Columbia affecting Lexington and Richland Counties
Pee Dee River At Cheraw affecting Chesterfield and Marlboro Counties
North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg affecting Orangeburg County
Saluda River At Chappells affecting Greenwood...Newberry and Saluda
Counties
Enoree River At Whitmire affecting Newberry and Union Counties
Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Calhoun...Lexington
and Richland Counties
Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden affecting Calhoun
and Richland Counties
Wateree River At Lake Wateree affecting Fairfield...Kershaw and
Lancaster Counties
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Georgia...
Savannah River At Augusta affecting Richmond and Aiken Counties
.Elevated flows from upstream continue to affect most area rivers
following the significant rain event last Thursday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message...never drive vehicles through flooded areas. The
water may be too deep to allow safe passage. Never allow children to
play in or near flood waters. Stay tuned to noaa weather radio...
local media or the internet for further statements and updated
forecasts.
&&
SCC063-079-101921-
/O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-200212T0236Z/
/COLS1.2.ER.200207T0923Z.200209T1145Z.200211T0236Z.NO/
222 PM EST Sun Feb 9 2020
The Flood Warning is extended for
The Congaree River At Columbia.
* until Monday evening, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 1 PM Sunday the stage was 28.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will fall to 24.5 feet by early Monday
morning, and drop below flood stage Monday evening.
* At 28 feet...Flooding begins in low-lying areas of the Riverland
Park subdivision in Cayce.
* At 24 feet...Flooding also occurs in the Cayce Quarry.
* At 21 feet...Extensive swampland and large areas of farmland and
pasture land downstream from Columbia are flooded. Most of the
Cayce and West Columbia river walk is flooded over.
&&
LAT...LON 3404 8106 3396 8100 3394 8106 3401 8111
$$
SCC017-063-079-101921-
/O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CEAS1.3.ER.200206T2313Z.200210T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
222 PM EST Sun Feb 9 2020
The Flood Warning continues for
The Congaree River At Carolina Eastman.
* until further notice, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 1 PM Sunday the stage was 126.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 115 feet, and major flooding begins at 126 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is near crest, and will begin falling slowly
by this evening. It will drop below 126 feet by early Monday
morning.
* At 127 feet...Portions of the Carolina Eastman facility have to
be evacuated.
* At 126 feet...Extensive farmland and lowland flooding will occur
south of Columbia to Lake Marion. Water reaches the top of some
dikes at the Carolina Eastman Facility.
* At 124 feet...Extensive flooding occurs at the Carolina Eastman
Facility with some access roads flooded. Extensive farmland
flooding occurs in the area.
&&
LAT...LON 3396 8100 3387 8092 3379 8097 3394 8106
$$
SCC017-079-101921-
/O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/GADS1.2.ER.200207T0317Z.200210T0600Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
222 PM EST Sun Feb 9 2020
The Flood Warning continues for
The Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden.
* until further notice, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 1 PM Sunday the stage was 19.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 19.6 feet
late this evening around midnight.
* At 19 feet...The river covers most of the elevated boardwalk in
the Congaree National Park.
* At 18 feet...Several homes in the Sandy Run subdivision along the
river become flooded. The river covers the Weston Lake overlook
in the Congaree National Park.
&&
LAT...LON 3384 8090 3380 8083 3377 8085 3380 8091
$$
SCC055-101921-
/O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-200212T0515Z/
/CMDS1.3.ER.200207T2142Z.200208T1715Z.200211T0515Z.NO/
222 PM EST Sun Feb 9 2020
The Flood Warning is extended for
The Wateree River Near Camden.
* until late Monday night, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 1 PM Sunday the stage was 32.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall, and drop below flood
stage late Monday evening around midnight.
* At 32 feet...Livestock may become cut off on small islands
downstream from Camden.
* At 29 feet...Portions of the Invista Plant property in Lugoff
become flooded.
* At 27 feet...Access road in the Wild Turkey Lane Community near
Camden becomes flooded. River bottomland between Camden and Lugoff
begins to flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3432 8064 3391 8056 3388 8070 3430 8079
$$
SCC025-069-101921-
/O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-200213T1551Z/
/CHES1.3.ER.200207T0841Z.200208T1615Z.200212T1551Z.NO/
222 PM EST Sun Feb 9 2020
The Flood Warning is extended for
The Pee Dee River At Cheraw.
* until Wednesday morning, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 1 PM Sunday the stage was 41.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* forecast...The river will remain near-steady through early
Monday morning, then begin a slow fall. It will drop below flood
stage late Wednesday morning.
* At 42 feet...Secondary roads downstream from Cheraw begin to
flood.
* At 40 feet...Potential loss of livestock and farm equipment in
river bottomland near Cheraw is possible.
* At 36 feet...Extensive overflow of the left bank will occur and
large areas of farmland near Cheraw will be flooded. Livestock and
farm equipment should be moved to higher ground.
* At 35 feet...Southeast of Wallace, Old River Road between
Community Road and Highway 912 will become flooded and may need to
be closed.
&&
LAT...LON 3455 7984 3455 7990 3480 8002 3480 7994
$$
SCC047-071-081-101921-
/O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-200212T1224Z/
/CHAS1.2.ER.200207T0100Z.200208T0845Z.200211T1224Z.NO/
222 PM EST Sun Feb 9 2020
The Flood Warning is extended for
The Saluda River At Chappells.
* until Tuesday morning, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 1 PM Sunday the stage was 20.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall, and drop below
flood stage by Tuesday morning.
* At 21 feet...Extensive flooding occurs. Farmland and river
bottomland around and downstream from Chappells become flooded.
Much of the Saluda River Campground downstream from Chappells
become flooded.
* At 18 feet...The Saluda River Campground including the Campground
Store downstream from Chappells becomes flooded. Campers should
move to higher ground.
* At 16 feet...Extensive farmland and river bottomland around and
downstream from Chappells become flooded.
* At 14 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
$$
SCC039-055-057-101921-
/O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WATS1.3.ER.200207T1220Z.200208T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
222 PM EST Sun Feb 9 2020
The Flood Warning continues for
The Wateree River At Lake Wateree.
* until further notice, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 12 PM Sunday the stage was 104.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 100.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will slowly fall to a stage of 103.5 feet
by this evening.
* At 103 feet...Home owners on low-lying property have to move
belongings out of basements, or from under raised houses. Boat
launch on U.S. Highway 1 at the lake is closed due to flood water.
* At 102.5 feet...Roadways near Beaver Creek become flooded.
* At 100.5 feet...Several yards and docks in low-lying areas around
Lake Wateree begin to flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3450 8085 3432 8063 3428 8075 3447 8098
$$
SCC075-101921-
/O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-200211T1800Z/
/ORBS1.1.ER.200207T0627Z.200208T0900Z.200210T1800Z.NO/
222 PM EST Sun Feb 9 2020
The Flood Warning is extended for
The North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg.
* until Monday afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 1 PM Sunday the stage was 8.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue slowly falling, and drop below
flood stage by early Monday afternoon.
* At 8.0 feet...Some minor flooding occurs along the boardwalk at
Edisto Gardens. Downstream from the Highway 301 bridge, some roads
off Chiquita street near the river begin to flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3355 8092 3342 8082 3336 8091 3354 8100
$$
GAC245-SCC003-101921-
/O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0021.200211T1800Z-200213T0600Z/
/AUGG1.1.ER.200211T1800Z.200211T1800Z.200212T0600Z.NO/
222 PM EST Sun Feb 9 2020
The Flood Warning is extended for
The Savannah River at Augusta.
* from Tuesday afternoon to late Wednesday night, or until the
warning is cancelled.
* At 1 PM Sunday the stage was 115.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 117.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage by
Tuesday evening.
* At 117.5 feet...Extensive areas of New Savannah Bluff Lock and
Dam Park including park roads and bridges become flooded.
Low farm areas immediately adjacent to the river begin to flood.
* At 115.4 feet...Playground equipment and footbridge in the New
Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam Park becomes flooded. Drainage ditches
in the park are also flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3350 8191 3326 8179 3315 8190 3350 8205
$$
SCC071-087-101921-
/O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-200210T2002Z/
/WHMS1.2.ER.200207T1045Z.200208T1730Z.200209T2002Z.NO/
222 PM EST Sun Feb 9 2020
The Flood Warning is extended for
The Enoree River At Whitmire.
* until late this afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 12 PM Sunday the stage was 25.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river will drop below flood stage late this
afternoon.
* At 25.0 feet...River bottomland near and downstream from Whitmire
become flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3453 8164 3444 8154 3449 8142 3439 8140 3445 8170
$$
ACM299 WGUS82 KCAE 100215 FLSCAE Flood Statement National Weather Service Columbia SC 915 PM EST Sun Feb 9 2020 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina... Pee Dee River At Cheraw affecting Chesterfield and Marlboro Counties Wateree River At Lake Wateree affecting Fairfield...Kershaw and Lancaster Counties Wateree River Near Camden affecting Kershaw County Saluda River At Chappells affecting Greenwood...Newberry and Saluda Counties Congaree River At Columbia affecting Lexington and Richland Counties Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Calhoun...Lexington and Richland Counties Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden affecting Calhoun and Richland Counties North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg affecting Orangeburg County ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia... Savannah River at Augusta affecting Richmond and Aiken Counties .Elevated flows from upstream continue to affect most area rivers following the significant rain event last Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Safety message...never drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water may be too deep to allow safe passage. Never allow children to play in or near flood waters. Stay tuned to noaa weather radio... local media or the internet for further statements and updated forecasts. && SCC063-079-110214- /O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-200211T2016Z/ /COLS1.2.ER.200207T0923Z.200209T1145Z.200210T2016Z.NO/ 915 PM EST Sun Feb 9 2020 The Flood Warning extended for The Congaree River At Columbia. * until Tuesday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8 PM Sunday the stage was 26.9 feet. * Flood stage is 19.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Going below flood stage by Monday afternoon. * At 28.0 feet...Flooding begins in low lying areas of the Riverland Park subdivision in Cayce. * At 24.0 feet...Flooding also occurs in the Cayce Quarry. * At 21.0 feet...Extensive swampland and large areas of farmland and pasture land downstream from Columbia are flooded. * At 19.0 feet...Extensive swampland and large areas of farmland and pasture land downstream from Columbia become flooded. * At 16.0 feet...Old State Road, SC 66, below Cayce becomes flooded. * At 14.0 feet...Roads in low lying areas and swampland downstream from Columbia become flooded. Most of the Cayce and West Columbia river walk is flooded. * At 13.0 feet...Flooding occurs in flood prone areas near and downstream from Columbia. Flooding also occurs over much of the Cayce and West Columbia river walk. * At 10.0 feet...Flooding occurs in flood prone areas near and downstream from Columbia. Flooding also occurs on parts of the Cayce and West Columbia river walk. && LAT...LON 3404 8106 3396 8100 3394 8106 3401 8111 $$ SCC017-063-079-110214- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CEAS1.3.ER.200206T2313Z.200209T1800Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 915 PM EST Sun Feb 9 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The Congaree River At Carolina Eastman. * until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7 PM Sunday the stage was 126.1 feet. * Flood stage is 115.0 feet. * Major flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river crested at 126.4 feet and will continue to fall to around a stage of 124 feet by late morning Monday. * At 127.0 feet...Portions of the Carolina Eastman facility have to be evacuated. * At 126.0 feet...Extensive farmland and lowland flooding will occur south of Columbia to Lake Marion. Water reaches the top of some dikes at the Carolina Eastman Facility. * At 124.0 feet...Extensive flooding occurs at the Carolina Eastman Facility with some access roads flooded. Extensive farmland flooding occurs in the area. * At 119.0 feet...Extensive flooding occurs in the Congaree National Park. 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 $$ SCC017-079-110214- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /GADS1.2.ER.200207T0317Z.200209T2345Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 915 PM EST Sun Feb 9 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden. * until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8 PM Sunday the stage was 19.5 feet. * Flood stage is 15.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is cresting around 19.5 feet and will begin to fall to a stage of 19.4 feet on Monday. * At 20.0 feet...Farmland from Sandy Run to St. Matthews becomes flooded. Flooding increases in the Congaree National Park. At 19 feet the river covers most of the elevated boardwalk in the Congaree National Park. * At 18.0 feet...Several homes in the Sandy Run subdivision along the river become flooded. At 18 feet the river covers the Weston Lake overlook in the Congaree National Park. Between 18 and 18.5 feet the river begins to cover sections of the elevated boardwalk. * At 17.0 feet...The access road to the Sandy Run subdivision becomes flooded. The lower boardwalk in the Congaree National Park becomes flooded by Cedar Creek. * At 15.0 feet...Flooding begins in the Congaree National Park. This will begin to produce flooding of portions of the lower boardwalk. && LAT...LON 3384 8090 3380 8083 3377 8085 3380 8091 $$ SCC055-110214- /O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-200213T0000Z/ /CMDS1.3.ER.200207T2142Z.200208T1715Z.200212T0000Z.NO/ 915 PM EST Sun Feb 9 2020 The Flood Warning extended for The Wateree River Near Camden. * until Wednesday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8 PM Sunday the stage was 31.3 feet. * Flood stage is 27.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Going below flood stage by Tuesday evening. * At 32.0 feet...Livestock may become cut off on small islands downstream from Camden. * At 29.0 feet...Portions of the Invista Plant property in Lugoff become flooded. * At 27.0 feet...Access road in the Wild Turkey Lane Community near Camden becomes flooded. River bottomland between Camden and Lugoff begins to flood. && LAT...LON 3432 8064 3391 8056 3388 8070 3430 8079 $$ SCC025-069-110214- /O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-200214T2230Z/ /CHES1.3.ER.200207T0841Z.200208T1615Z.200213T2230Z.NO/ 915 PM EST Sun Feb 9 2020 The Flood Warning extended for The Pee Dee River At Cheraw. * until Friday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8 PM Sunday the stage was 41.3 feet. * Flood stage is 30.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to slowly fall overnight...Going below flood stage by Thursday afternoon. * At 42.0 feet...Secondary roads downstream from Cheraw begin to flood. * At 40.0 feet...Potential loss of livestock and farm equipment in river bottomland near Cheraw is possible. * At 36.0 feet...Extensive overflow of the left bank will occur and large areas of farmland near Cheraw will be flooded. Livestock and farm equipment should be moved to higher ground. * At 35.0 feet...Southeast of Wallace, Old River Road between Community Road and Highway 912 will become flooded and may need to be closed. * At 33.0 feet...Southeast of Wallace, water spreads onto Old River Road between Community Road and Highway 912. * At 30.0 feet...The higher bank begins to flood. Large areas of farmland and river bottomland near Cheraw will be flooded. Portions of Riverside Park become flooded. * At 20.0 feet...River bottomland downstream from cheraw will begin to flood. && LAT...LON 3455 7984 3455 7990 3480 8002 3480 7994 $$ SCC039-055-057-110214- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /WATS1.3.ER.200207T1220Z.200208T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 915 PM EST Sun Feb 9 2020 The Flood Warning continues for The Wateree River At Lake Wateree. * until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7 PM Sunday the stage was 103.7 feet. * Flood stage is 100.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to slowly fall to a stage of 102.5 feet by Monday evening. * At 103.0 feet...Home owners on low lying property have to move belongings out of basements or from under raised houses. Boat launch on U.S. Highway 1 at the lake closed due to flood water. * At 102.5 feet...Roadways near Beaver Creek become flooded. * At 100.5 feet...Several yards and docks in low lying areas around Lake Wateree begin to flood. * At 100.4 feet...The piers on the Wildlife Road bridge over Singleton Creek become submerged. && LAT...LON 3450 8085 3432 8063 3428 8075 3447 8098 $$ SCC075-110214- /O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-200211T1200Z/ /ORBS1.1.ER.200207T0627Z.200208T0900Z.200210T1200Z.NO/ 915 PM EST Sun Feb 9 2020 The Flood Warning extended for The North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg. * until Tuesday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8 PM Sunday the stage was 8.1 feet. * Flood stage is 8.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to slowly fall...Hovering around flood stage through the week. * At 8.0 feet...Some minor flooding occurs along the boardwalk at Edisto Gardens. Downstream from the Highway 301 bridge, some roads off Chiquita street near the river begin to flood. && LAT...LON 3355 8092 3342 8082 3336 8091 3354 8100 $$ SCC047-071-081-110214- /O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-200212T0752Z/ /CHAS1.2.ER.200207T0100Z.200208T0845Z.200211T0752Z.NO/ 915 PM EST Sun Feb 9 2020 The Flood Warning extended for The Saluda River At Chappells. * until late Tuesday night...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8 PM Sunday the stage was 18.5 feet. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Going below flood stage by early Tuesday morning. * At 18.0 feet...The Saluda River Campground including the Campground Store downstream from Chappells becomes flooded. Campers should move to higher ground. * At 16.0 feet...Extensive farmland and river bottomland around and downstream from Chappells become flooded. * 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 $$ GAC245-SCC003-110214- /O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0021.200212T1200Z-200214T0000Z/ /AUGG1.1.ER.200212T1200Z.200212T1800Z.200213T0000Z.NO/ 915 PM EST Sun Feb 9 2020 The Flood Warning extended for The Savannah River at Augusta. * from Wednesday morning to Thursday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8 PM Sunday the stage was 114.4 feet. * Flood stage is 117.5 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * forecast...The river will rise above flood stage Wednesday morning and crest around 117.6 feet early Wednesday afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage by Wednesday evening. * At 117.5 feet...Flood stage. Extensive areas of New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam Park including park roads and bridges become flooded. Low farm areas immediately adjacent to the river begin to flood. * At 115.4 feet...Playground equipment and footbridge in the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam Park becomes flooded. Drainage ditches in the park are also flooded. && LAT...LON 3350 8191 3326 8179 3315 8190 3350 8205 $$
441 WGUS82 KCAE 101510 FLSCAE Flood Statement National Weather Service Columbia SC 1010 AM EST Mon Feb 10 2020 ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in South Carolina...Georgia... North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg affecting Orangeburg County Savannah River at Augusta At Savannah River at Augusta affecting Richmond and Aiken Counties .Runoff and dam releases have slowed.. The Edisto and Savannah Rivers will remain at high flows but are expected to stay just below 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. && SCC075-101540- /O.CAN.KCAE.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-200211T1200Z/ /ORBS1.1.ER.200207T0627Z.200208T0900Z.200210T0900Z.NO/ 1010 AM EST Mon Feb 10 2020 The Flood Warning is cancelled for The North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg. * At 9 AM Monday the stage was 7.9 feet. * Flood stage is 8.0 feet. * The river fell below flood stage at 4 AM Monday. * At 8.0 feet...Some minor flooding occurs along the boardwalk at Edisto Gardens. Downstream from the Highway 301 bridge, some roads off Chiquita street near the river begin to flood. && LAT...LON 3355 8092 3342 8082 3336 8091 3354 8100 $$ GAC245-SCC003-101540- /O.CAN.KCAE.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200214T0000Z/ /AUGG1.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1010 AM EST Mon Feb 10 2020 The Flood Warning is cancelled for The Savannah River at Augusta At Savannah River at Augusta. * At 9 AM Monday the stage was 113.7 feet. * Flood stage is 117.5 feet. * At 117.5 feet...Flood stage. Extensive areas of New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam Park including park roads and bridges become flooded. Low farm areas immediately adjacent to the river begin to flood. * At 115.4 feet...Playground equipment and footbridge in the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam Park becomes flooded. Drainage ditches in the park are also flooded. && LAT...LON 3350 8191 3326 8179 3315 8190 3350 8205 $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Columbia, SC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 7:36 PM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | CAE | Aiken, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun, Lexington, Orangeburg and 1 more | 5 hr |
| Feb 6, 8:59 PM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | CAE | Bamberg, Calhoun, Clarendon, Lee, Orangeburg, Richland and 1 more | 4 hr |
| Feb 6, 9:58 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | CAE | Clarendon | 32 min |
| Feb 7, 3:39 AM EST | Wind Advisory | CAE | Aiken, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun, Chesterfield, Clarendon and 11 more | 15 hr |
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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.