Alert archive / South Carolina / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 19, NWS Columbia, SC
NWS Columbia, SC issued this river flood warning at Mar 26, 2021, 9:35 PM EDT for Chesterfield County, Marlboro County, South Carolina. It took effect at Mar 27, 2021, 6:11 AM EDT. It was in force for 52 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 26, 2021, 9:35 PM EDT (01:35 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 27, 2021, 6:11 AM EDT
- Expired
- Mar 29, 2021, 9:46 AM EDT
- In force
- 52 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Columbia, SC
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Chesterfield County, SC, Marlboro County, SC
The radar
The Columbia radar (KCAE), 142 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:38 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Pee Dee River at Cheraw (CHES1). The gauge peaked at 32.15 ft at Mar 27, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT.
- Action stage
- 20 ft
- Minor stage
- 30 ft
- Moderate stage
- 36 ft
- Major stage
- 42 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02130000, 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.
910
WGUS42 KCAE 270135
FLWCAE
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Columbia SC
935 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021
...The National Weather Service in Columbia SC has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in South Carolina...
Pee Dee River At Cheraw affecting Marlboro and Chesterfield
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 945 AM EDT.
&&
SCC025-069-271345-
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/CHES1.1.ER.210327T1216Z.210328T1200Z.210330T0336Z.NO/
935 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021
The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Pee Dee River At Cheraw.
* From Saturday morning to Tuesday evening.
* At 9:15 PM EDT Friday the stage was 23.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow morning to a crest of 34.8 feet Sunday morning. It will
then fall below flood stage late Monday evening.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, River bottomland downstream from cheraw
will begin to flood.
* Impact...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.
* Impact...At 33.0 feet, Southeast of Wallace, water spreads onto
Old River Road between Community Road and Highway 912.
* Impact...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.
* Impact...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.
* Flood History...No available flood history.
&&
LAT...LON 3454 7972 3453 7984 3465 7987 3477 7995
3481 7995 3481 7992 3477 7991 3468 7979
$$8 follow-up statements
464
WGUS82 KCAE 271011
FLSCAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
611 AM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South
Carolina...
Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden affecting
Calhoun and Richland Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South
Carolina...
Pee Dee River At Cheraw affecting Marlboro and Chesterfield
Counties.
Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Richland, Calhoun
and Lexington Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
&&
SCC025-069-272215-
/O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0019.210327T1011Z-210331T0336Z/
/CHES1.1.ER.210327T0835Z.210328T1200Z.210330T0336Z.NO/
611 AM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Tuesday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Pee Dee River At Cheraw.
* From this morning to Tuesday evening.
* At 5:15 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 30.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to rise and crest near 34.8
feet tomorrow morning. It will fall below flood stage again late
Monday evening.
* Impact...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.
* Impact...At 33.0 feet, Southeast of Wallace, water spreads onto
Old River Road between Community Road and Highway 912.
* Impact...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.
&&
LAT...LON 3454 7972 3453 7984 3465 7987 3477 7995
3481 7995 3481 7992 3477 7991 3468 7979
$$
SCC017-079-272215-
/O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0018.210327T1011Z-000000T0000Z/
/GADS1.1.ER.210327T0815Z.210329T1800Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
611 AM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden.
* From this morning until further notice.
* At 5:00 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 15.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.7 feet
early Monday afternoon.
* Impact...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.
&&
LAT...LON 3384 8090 3379 8083 3377 8084 3379 8091
$$
SCC017-063-079-272215-
/O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CEAS1.2.ER.210327T0336Z.210329T0600Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
611 AM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Congaree River At Carolina Eastman.
* Until further notice.
* At 4:28 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 117.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 115.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 122.6 feet
early Monday morning.
* Impact...At 119.0 feet, Extensive flooding occurs in the Congaree
National Park. Some area farmland is flooded. Minor flooding
occurs at the Carolina Eastman Facility.
* Impact...At 124.0 feet, Extensive flooding occurs at the Carolina
Eastman Facility with some access roads flooded. Extensive
farmland flooding occurs in the area.
&&
LAT...LON 3396 8100 3386 8092 3379 8097 3394 8106
$$
AWP700
WGUS82 KCAE 271322
FLSCAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
922 AM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South
Carolina...
Pee Dee River At Cheraw affecting Marlboro and Chesterfield
Counties.
Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden affecting
Calhoun and Richland Counties.
Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Richland, Calhoun
and Lexington Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 930 PM EDT.
&&
SCC025-069-280130-
/O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210329T2320Z/
/CHES1.1.ER.210327T0835Z.210328T0000Z.210328T2320Z.NO/
922 AM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Monday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Pee Dee River At Cheraw.
* Until Monday evening.
* At 8:15 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 31.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.5 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening.
* Impact...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.
* Impact...At 33.0 feet, Southeast of Wallace, water spreads onto
Old River Road between Community Road and Highway 912.
&&
LAT...LON 3454 7972 3453 7984 3465 7987 3477 7995
3481 7995 3481 7992 3477 7991 3468 7979
$$
SCC017-079-280130-
/O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/GADS1.1.ER.210327T0815Z.210329T1200Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
922 AM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:00 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 16.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.7 feet
Monday morning.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Flooding begins in the Congaree National
Park. This will begin to produce flooding of portions of the lower
boardwalk.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, The access road to the Sandy Run
subdivision becomes flooded. The lower boardwalk in the Congaree
National Park becomes flooded by Cedar Creek.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Several homes in the Sandy Run subdivision
along the river become flooded. At 18 feet the river covers the
Weston Lake overlook in the Congaree National Park.
&&
LAT...LON 3384 8090 3379 8083 3377 8084 3379 8091
$$
SCC017-063-079-280130-
/O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CEAS1.2.ER.210327T0336Z.210329T0600Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
922 AM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Congaree River At Carolina Eastman.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:00 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 118.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 115.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 122.5 feet
early Monday morning.
* Impact...At 115.0 feet, Flooding occurs in low lying areas of the
Carolina Eastman Facility and at the Congaree National Park.
* Impact...At 119.0 feet, Extensive flooding occurs in the Congaree
National Park. Some area farmland is flooded. Minor flooding
occurs at the Carolina Eastman Facility.
&&
LAT...LON 3396 8100 3386 8092 3379 8097 3394 8106
$$
DM542
WGUS82 KCAE 280116 RRA
FLSCAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
916 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South
Carolina...
Pee Dee River At Cheraw affecting Marlboro and Chesterfield
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Sunday morning at 930 AM EDT.
&&
SCC025-069-281330-
/O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210401T1017Z/
/CHES1.1.ER.210327T0835Z.210328T1800Z.210331T1017Z.NO/
916 PM EDT Sat Mar 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Thursday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Pee Dee River At Cheraw.
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 8:15 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 32.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:15 PM EDT Saturday was 32.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.7 feet
early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, River bottomland downstream from cheraw
will begin to flood.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet, The higher bank begins to flood. Large
areas of farmland and river bottomland near Cheraw will be
flooded. Portions of Riverside Park become flooded.
* Impact...At 33.0 feet, Southeast of Wallace, water spreads onto
Old River Road between Community Road and Highway 912.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 32.8
feet on 10/13/2020.
&&
LAT...LON 3454 7972 3453 7984 3465 7987 3477 7995
3481 7995 3481 7992 3477 7991 3468 7979
$$913
WGUS82 KCAE 280937
FLSCAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
537 AM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021
...Observed flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in
duration for the following rivers in South Carolina...
Saluda River At Chappells affecting Newberry, Saluda and
Greenwood Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South
Carolina...
Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden affecting
Calhoun and Richland Counties.
Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Richland, Calhoun
and Lexington Counties.
Pee Dee River At Cheraw affecting Marlboro and Chesterfield
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
&&
SCC047-071-081-282145-
/O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-210329T0852Z/
/CHAS1.1.ER.210328T0200Z.210328T0800Z.210328T0852Z.NO/
537 AM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021
...Observed flooding increased to Minor severity and increased in
duration until late tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Saluda River At Chappells.
* Until late tonight.
* At 4:15 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 14.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 8.1 feet Thursday
evening.
* Impact...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 3411 8169 3414 8187
$$
SCC025-069-282145-
/O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210401T1017Z/
/CHES1.1.ER.210327T0835Z.210328T1800Z.210331T1017Z.NO/
537 AM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Pee Dee River At Cheraw.
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 5:15 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 32.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.7 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday
morning.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, River bottomland downstream from cheraw
will begin to flood.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet, The higher bank begins to flood. Large
areas of farmland and river bottomland near Cheraw will be
flooded. Portions of Riverside Park become flooded.
* Impact...At 33.0 feet, Southeast of Wallace, water spreads onto
Old River Road between Community Road and Highway 912.
&&
LAT...LON 3454 7972 3453 7984 3465 7987 3477 7995
3481 7995 3481 7992 3477 7991 3468 7979
$$
SCC017-079-282145-
/O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/GADS1.1.ER.210327T0815Z.210329T0600Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
537 AM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden.
* Until further notice.
* At 5:00 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 17.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.7 feet
tonight.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Flooding begins in the Congaree National
Park. This will begin to produce flooding of portions of the lower
boardwalk.
* Impact...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.
* Impact...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.
&&
LAT...LON 3384 8090 3379 8083 3377 8084 3379 8091
$$
SCC017-063-079-282145-
/O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210402T2248Z/
/CEAS1.2.ER.210327T0336Z.210329T0600Z.210401T2248Z.UU/
537 AM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Congaree River At Carolina Eastman.
* Until Friday evening.
* At 3:22 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 121.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 115.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 122.2 feet
just after tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday
evening.
* Impact...At 119.0 feet, Extensive flooding occurs in the Congaree
National Park. Some area farmland is flooded. Minor flooding
occurs at the Carolina Eastman Facility.
* Impact...At 124.0 feet, Extensive flooding occurs at the Carolina
Eastman Facility with some access roads flooded. Extensive
farmland flooding occurs in the area.
&&
LAT...LON 3396 8100 3386 8092 3379 8097 3394 8106
$$
AWP740
WGUS82 KCAE 281339
FLSCAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
939 AM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South
Carolina...
Congaree River At Columbia affecting Lexington and Richland
Counties.
Saluda River At Chappells affecting Newberry, Saluda and
Greenwood Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South
Carolina...
Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Richland, Calhoun
and Lexington Counties.
Pee Dee River At Cheraw affecting Marlboro and Chesterfield
Counties.
Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden affecting
Calhoun and Richland Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening.
&&
SCC047-071-081-290315-
/O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-210330T0000Z/
/CHAS1.1.ER.210328T0200Z.210328T1215Z.210329T0000Z.NO/
939 AM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021
...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in
duration until tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Saluda River At Chappells.
* Until Monday evening.
* At 8:15 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 14.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:15 AM EDT Sunday was 14.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
evening and continue falling to 8.1 feet Friday morning.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Lowlands around and downstream from
Chappells become flooded. Cattle grazing river bottomland should
be moved to higher ground.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Extensive farmland and river bottomland
around and downstream from Chappells become flooded.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.6
feet on 05/28/2020.
&&
LAT...LON 3417 8190 3420 8168 3411 8169 3414 8187
$$
SCC025-069-290315-
/O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210330T0500Z/
/CHES1.1.ER.210327T0835Z.210327T2230Z.210329T0500Z.NO/
939 AM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Tuesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Pee Dee River At Cheraw.
* Until late Monday night.
* At 9:15 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 31.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:15 AM EDT Sunday was 32.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tonight
and continue falling to 16.7 feet Friday morning.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, River bottomland downstream from cheraw
will begin to flood.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet, The higher bank begins to flood. Large
areas of farmland and river bottomland near Cheraw will be
flooded. Portions of Riverside Park become flooded.
* Impact...At 33.0 feet, Southeast of Wallace, water spreads onto
Old River Road between Community Road and Highway 912.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 32.8
feet on 10/13/2020.
&&
LAT...LON 3454 7972 3453 7984 3465 7987 3477 7995
3481 7995 3481 7992 3477 7991 3468 7979
$$
SCC017-063-079-290315-
/O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210402T0600Z/
/CEAS1.2.ER.210327T0336Z.210329T0000Z.210401T0600Z.UU/
939 AM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Friday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Congaree River At Carolina Eastman.
* Until late Thursday night.
* At 8:00 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 122.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 115.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:00 AM EDT Sunday was 122.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 122.8 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday
morning.
* Impact...At 115.0 feet, Flooding occurs in low lying areas of the
Carolina Eastman Facility and at the Congaree National Park.
* Impact...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.
* Impact...At 124.0 feet, Extensive flooding occurs at the Carolina
Eastman Facility with some access roads flooded. Extensive
farmland flooding occurs in the area.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 122.9
feet on 11/15/2020.
&&
LAT...LON 3396 8100 3386 8092 3379 8097 3394 8106
$$
SCC063-079-290315-
/O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0021.210328T1800Z-210330T0000Z/
/COLS1.1.ER.210328T1800Z.210328T1800Z.210329T0000Z.NO/
939 AM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Congaree River At Columbia.
* From this afternoon to Monday evening.
* At 9:00 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 18.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
afternoon to a crest of 19.0 feet this afternoon. It will then
fall below flood stage this evening.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, Flooding occurs in flood prone areas near
and downstream from Columbia. Flooding also occurs on parts of the
Cayce and West Columbia river walk.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Flooding occurs in flood prone areas near
and downstream from Columbia. Flooding also occurs over much of
the Cayce and West Columbia river walk.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Roads in low lying areas and swampland
downstream from Columbia become flooded. Most of the Cayce and
West Columbia river walk is flooded.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Old State Road, SC 66, below Cayce becomes
flooded.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Extensive swampland and large areas of
farmland and pasture land downstream from Columbia become flooded.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet, Extensive swampland and large areas of
farmland and pasture land downstream from Columbia are flooded.
* Flood History...No available flood history.
&&
LAT...LON 3404 8106 3396 8100 3394 8106 3401 8111
$$
SCC017-079-290315-
/O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/GADS1.1.ER.210327T0815Z.210329T1200Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
939 AM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:00 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 17.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:00 AM EDT Sunday was 17.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.8 feet
tomorrow morning and slowly fall over the course of the week.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Flooding begins in the Congaree National
Park. This will begin to produce flooding of portions of the lower
boardwalk.
* Impact...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.
* Impact...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.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.3
feet on 12/03/2020.
&&
LAT...LON 3384 8090 3379 8083 3377 8084 3379 8091
$$
CRL181
WGUS82 KCAE 290155
FLSCAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
955 PM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South
Carolina...
Pee Dee River At Cheraw affecting Marlboro and Chesterfield
Counties.
Saluda River At Chappells affecting Newberry, Saluda and
Greenwood Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South
Carolina...
Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden affecting
Calhoun and Richland Counties.
Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Richland, Calhoun
and Lexington Counties.
Wateree River At Lake Wateree affecting Kershaw, Lancaster and
Fairfield Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Monday morning at 1000 AM EDT.
&&
SCC047-071-081-291400-
/O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-210330T0700Z/
/CHAS1.1.ER.210328T0200Z.210329T0115Z.210329T0700Z.NO/
955 PM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Tuesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Saluda River At Chappells.
* Until late Monday night.
* At 9:15 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 14.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:15 PM EDT Sunday was 14.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
tonight and continue falling to 8.1 feet Friday evening.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Lowlands around and downstream from
Chappells become flooded. Cattle grazing river bottomland should
be moved to higher ground.
&&
LAT...LON 3417 8190 3420 8168 3411 8169 3414 8187
$$
SCC025-069-291400-
/O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210330T0730Z/
/CHES1.1.ER.210327T0835Z.210327T2230Z.210329T0730Z.NO/
955 PM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Tuesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Pee Dee River At Cheraw.
* Until late Monday night.
* At 9:15 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 30.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:15 PM EDT Sunday was 32.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
tonight and continue falling to 15.7 feet Friday evening.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, River bottomland downstream from cheraw
will begin to flood.
* Impact...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.
&&
LAT...LON 3454 7972 3453 7984 3465 7987 3477 7995
3481 7995 3481 7992 3477 7991 3468 7979
$$
SCC017-079-291400-
/O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210403T1200Z/
/GADS1.1.ER.210327T0815Z.210329T0600Z.210402T1200Z.UU/
955 PM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Saturday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden.
* Until Saturday morning.
* At 9:00 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 17.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:00 PM EDT Sunday was 17.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.7 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
Friday morning.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Flooding begins in the Congaree National
Park. This will begin to produce flooding of portions of the lower
boardwalk.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, The access road to the Sandy Run
subdivision becomes flooded. The lower boardwalk in the Congaree
National Park becomes flooded by Cedar Creek.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Several homes in the Sandy Run subdivision
along the river become flooded. At 18 feet the river covers the
Weston Lake overlook in the Congaree National Park. Between 18 and
18.5 feet the river begins to cover sections of the elevated
boardwalk.
&&
LAT...LON 3384 8090 3379 8083 3377 8084 3379 8091
$$
SCC017-063-079-291400-
/O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210401T1800Z/
/CEAS1.2.ER.210327T0336Z.210328T2227Z.210331T1800Z.UU/
955 PM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Thursday
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Congaree River At Carolina Eastman.
* Until Thursday afternoon.
* At 8:09 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 122.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 115.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:09 PM EDT Sunday was 122.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
Wednesday afternoon and continue falling to 112.0 feet Friday
evening.
* Impact...At 115.0 feet, Flooding occurs in low lying areas of the
Carolina Eastman Facility and at the Congaree National Park.
* Impact...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.
* Impact...At 124.0 feet, Extensive flooding occurs at the Carolina
Eastman Facility with some access roads flooded. Extensive
farmland flooding occurs in the area.
&&
LAT...LON 3396 8100 3386 8092 3379 8097 3394 8106
$$
SCC039-055-057-291400-
/O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0022.210330T0000Z-210402T0000Z/
/WATS1.1.ER.210330T0000Z.210330T0600Z.210401T0000Z.NO/
955 PM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Thursday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Wateree River At Lake Wateree.
* From Monday evening to Thursday evening.
* At 8:00 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 99.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 100.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow evening to a crest of 100.1 feet early Tuesday morning.
It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday evening.
* Impact...At 100.4 feet, The piers on the Wildlife Road bridge over
Singleton Creek become submerged.
&&
LAT...LON 3450 8084 3432 8063 3428 8075 3447 8098
$$
CAL588
WGUS82 KCAE 290901
FLSCAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
501 AM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South
Carolina...
Pee Dee River At Cheraw affecting Marlboro and Chesterfield
Counties.
Saluda River At Chappells affecting Newberry, Saluda and
Greenwood Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South
Carolina...
Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden affecting
Calhoun and Richland Counties.
Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Richland, Calhoun
and Lexington Counties.
Wateree River At Lake Wateree affecting Kershaw, Lancaster and
Fairfield Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
&&
SCC047-071-081-292115-
/O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-210330T0915Z/
/CHAS1.1.ER.210328T0200Z.210329T0815Z.210329T0915Z.NO/
501 AM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Saluda River At Chappells.
* Until late tonight.
* At 4:15 AM EDT Monday the stage was 14.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to remain near flood stage today
then slowly fall.
* Impact...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 3411 8169 3414 8187
$$
SCC025-069-292115-
/O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210330T0909Z/
/CHES1.1.ER.210327T0835Z.210327T2230Z.210329T0909Z.NO/
501 AM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Pee Dee River At Cheraw.
* Until late tonight.
* At 4:15 AM EDT Monday the stage was 30.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
morning and continue falling to 15.7 feet Friday evening.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, River bottomland downstream from cheraw
will begin to flood.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet, The higher bank begins to flood. Large
areas of farmland and river bottomland near Cheraw will be
flooded. Portions of Riverside Park become flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3454 7972 3453 7984 3465 7987 3477 7995
3481 7995 3481 7992 3477 7991 3468 7979
$$
SCC017-079-292115-
/O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210403T1200Z/
/GADS1.1.ER.210327T0815Z.210329T0730Z.210402T1200Z.UU/
501 AM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden.
* Until Saturday morning.
* At 4:00 AM EDT Monday the stage was 17.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Friday
morning and continue falling to 14.5 feet Friday evening.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Flooding begins in the Congaree National
Park. This will begin to produce flooding of portions of the lower
boardwalk.
* Impact...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.
* Impact...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.
&&
LAT...LON 3384 8090 3379 8083 3377 8084 3379 8091
$$
SCC017-063-079-292115-
/O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210401T1800Z/
/CEAS1.2.ER.210327T0336Z.210328T2227Z.210331T1800Z.UU/
501 AM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Congaree River At Carolina Eastman.
* Until Thursday afternoon.
* At 4:45 AM EDT Monday the stage was 121.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 115.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
Wednesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 115.0 feet, Flooding occurs in low lying areas of the
Carolina Eastman Facility and at the Congaree National Park.
* Impact...At 119.0 feet, Extensive flooding occurs in the Congaree
National Park. Some area farmland is flooded. Minor flooding
occurs at the Carolina Eastman Facility.
&&
LAT...LON 3396 8100 3386 8092 3379 8097 3394 8106
$$
SCC039-055-057-292115-
/O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0022.210330T0000Z-210402T0000Z/
/WATS1.1.ER.210330T0000Z.210330T0600Z.210401T0000Z.NO/
501 AM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Wateree River At Lake Wateree.
* From this evening to Thursday evening.
* At 3:00 AM EDT Monday the stage was 99.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 100.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
evening to a crest of 100.1 feet. It will then fall below flood
stage Wednesday evening.
* Impact...At 100.4 feet, The piers on the Wildlife Road bridge over
Singleton Creek become submerged.
&&
LAT...LON 3450 8084 3432 8063 3428 8075 3447 8098
$$
AWP763
WGUS82 KCAE 291346
FLSCAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
946 AM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in South
Carolina...
Pee Dee River At Cheraw affecting Marlboro and Chesterfield
Counties.
SCC025-069-291500-
/O.CAN.KCAE.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210329T1346Z/
/CHES1.1.ER.210327T0835Z.210327T2230Z.210329T0909Z.NO/
946 AM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Pee Dee River At Cheraw has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Pee Dee River At Cheraw.
* At 9:15 AM EDT Monday the stage was 29.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall, reaching 15.0 feet
Saturday morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3454 7972 3453 7984 3465 7987 3477 7995
3481 7995 3481 7992 3477 7991 3468 7979
$$
LMThe office that day
Everything else NWS Columbia, SC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 6:32 AM EDT | Dense Fog Advisory | CAE | Chesterfield, Kershaw, Lancaster, Lee, Sumter | 3 hr |
| Mar 27, 9:20 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | CAE | Greenwood, Newberry, Saluda | 61 hr |
| Mar 27, 2:40 PM EDT | Lake Wind Advisory | CAE | Aiken, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun, Chesterfield, Clarendon and 11 more | 36 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.