Alert archive / South Carolina / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 26, NWS Columbia, SC
NWS Columbia, SC issued this river flood warning at Aug 23, 2021, 6:19 AM EDT for Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It took effect at Aug 23, 2021, 10:30 AM EDT. It was in force for 3 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 23, 2021, 6:19 AM EDT (10:19 UTC)
- In effect from
- Aug 23, 2021, 10:30 AM EDT
- Expired
- Aug 26, 2021, 9:27 PM EDT
- In force
- 3 days
- Issued by
- NWS Columbia, SC
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Orangeburg County, SC
The radar
The Columbia radar (KCAE), 55 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:23 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point N. Fork Edisto River at Orangeburg (ORBS1). The gauge peaked at 9.01 ft at Aug 24, 2021, 11:00 PM EDT.
- Action stage
- 7 ft
- Minor stage
- 8 ft
- Moderate stage
- 10 ft
- Major stage
- 11.5 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02173500, 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.
088 WGUS42 KCAE 231019 FLWCAE BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service Columbia SC 619 AM EDT Mon Aug 23 2021 ...The National Weather Service in Columbia SC has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in South Carolina... North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg affecting Orangeburg County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and take action if necessary. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening by 630 PM EDT. && SCC075-232230- /O.NEW.KCAE.FL.W.0026.210823T1500Z-210826T0000Z/ /ORBS1.1.ER.210823T1500Z.210823T1800Z.210825T0000Z.NO/ 619 AM EDT Mon Aug 23 2021 The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a * Flood Warning for the North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg. * From this morning to Wednesday evening. * At 6:00 AM EDT Monday the stage was 7.9 feet. * Flood stage is 8.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning to a crest of 8.1 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. * Impact...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. * Impact...At 10.0 feet, Farmland and lowlands along Highway 301 near Orangeburg become flooded at stages above 10 ft. * Flood History...No available flood history. && LAT...LON 3355 8092 3342 8082 3336 8091 3354 8100 $$ HC
12 follow-up statements
683 WGUS82 KCAE 231430 FLSCAE Flood Statement National Weather Service Columbia SC 1030 AM EDT Mon Aug 23 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South Carolina... North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg affecting Orangeburg County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and take action if necessary. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening by 1030 PM EDT. && SCC075-240230- /O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0026.210823T1430Z-210826T0000Z/ /ORBS1.1.ER.210823T1421Z.210824T0000Z.210825T0000Z.NO/ 1030 AM EDT Mon Aug 23 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Wednesday evening... The Flood Warning continues for the North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg. * From this morning to Wednesday evening. * At 10:00 AM EDT Monday the stage was 8.0 feet. * Flood stage is 8.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.2 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. * Impact...At 8.0 feet, Some minor flooding occurs along the boardwalk at Edisto Gardens. Downstream from the Highway 301 bridge, some roads off Chiquita street near the river begin to flood. * Impact...At 10.0 feet, Farmland and lowlands along Highway 301 near Orangeburg become flooded at stages above 10 ft. && LAT...LON 3355 8092 3342 8082 3336 8091 3354 8100 $$ CAL
289 WGUS82 KCAE 240104 FLSCAE Flood Statement National Weather Service Columbia SC 904 PM EDT Mon Aug 23 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South Carolina... North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg affecting Orangeburg County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and take action if necessary. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning by 1100 AM EDT. && SCC075-241800- /O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-210826T1200Z/ /ORBS1.1.ER.210823T1421Z.210824T0600Z.210825T1200Z.NO/ 904 PM EDT Mon Aug 23 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Thursday morning... The Flood Warning continues for the North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg. * Until Thursday morning. * At 8:00 PM EDT Monday the stage was 8.2 feet. * Flood stage is 8.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM EDT Monday was 8.2 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.3 feet Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage by Thursday. * Impact...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. * Impact...At 10.0 feet, Farmland and lowlands along Highway 301 near Orangeburg become flooded at stages above 10 ft. && LAT...LON 3355 8092 3342 8082 3336 8091 3354 8100 $$ CJR
479 WGUS82 KCAE 240955 FLSCAE Flood Statement National Weather Service Columbia SC 555 AM EDT Tue Aug 24 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina... North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg affecting Orangeburg County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and take action if necessary. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 600 PM EDT. && SCC075-242200- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-210826T1200Z/ /ORBS1.1.ER.210823T1421Z.210824T0600Z.210825T1200Z.NO/ 555 AM EDT Tue Aug 24 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg. * Until Thursday morning. * At 8:00 PM EDT Monday the stage was 8.2 feet. * Flood stage is 8.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM EDT Monday was 8.2 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.3 feet early this morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. * Impact...At 8.0 feet, Some minor flooding occurs along the boardwalk at Edisto Gardens. Downstream from the Highway 301 bridge, some roads off Chiquita street near the river begin to flood. * Impact...At 10.0 feet, Farmland and lowlands along Highway 301 near Orangeburg become flooded at stages above 10 ft. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.4 feet on 11/12/2020. && LAT...LON 3355 8092 3342 8082 3336 8091 3354 8100 $$ RO
077 WGUS82 KCAE 241010 FLSCAE Flood Statement National Weather Service Columbia SC 610 AM EDT Tue Aug 24 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina... North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg affecting Orangeburg County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and take action if necessary. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 615 PM EDT. && SCC075-242215- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-210826T1200Z/ /ORBS1.1.ER.210823T1421Z.210824T0600Z.210825T1200Z.NO/ 610 AM EDT Tue Aug 24 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg. * Until Thursday morning. * At 5:00 AM EDT this morning the stage was 8.49 feet. * Flood stage is 8.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:00 AM EDT this morning was 8.49 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.49 feet early this morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. * Impact...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. * Impact...At 10.0 feet, Farmland and lowlands along Highway 301 near Orangeburg become flooded at stages above 10 ft. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.4 feet on 11/12/2020. && LAT...LON 3355 8092 3342 8082 3336 8091 3354 8100 $$ RO
356 WGUS82 KCAE 241932 FLSCAE Flood Statement National Weather Service Columbia SC 332 PM EDT Tue Aug 24 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South Carolina... North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg affecting Orangeburg County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and take action if necessary. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 800 AM EDT. && SCC075-251200- /O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-210828T0000Z/ /ORBS1.1.ER.210823T1421Z.210825T0000Z.210827T0000Z.NO/ 332 PM EDT Tue Aug 24 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Friday evening... The Flood Warning continues for the North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg. * Until Friday evening. * At 3:00 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 8.8 feet. * Flood stage is 8.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.9 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday evening. * Impact...At 8.0 feet, Some minor flooding occurs along the boardwalk at Edisto Gardens. Downstream from the Highway 301 bridge, some roads off Chiquita street near the river begin to flood. * Impact...At 10.0 feet, Farmland and lowlands along Highway 301 near Orangeburg become flooded at stages above 10 ft. && LAT...LON 3355 8092 3342 8082 3336 8091 3354 8100 $$ LV
823 WGUS82 KCAE 250141 FLSCAE Flood Statement National Weather Service Columbia SC 941 PM EDT Tue Aug 24 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South Carolina... North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg affecting Orangeburg County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and take action if necessary. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 1100 AM EDT. && SCC075-251800- /O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-210828T0300Z/ /ORBS1.1.ER.210823T1421Z.210825T0100Z.210827T0300Z.NO/ 941 PM EDT Tue Aug 24 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Friday evening... The Flood Warning continues for the North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg. * Until late Friday evening. * At 9:00 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 8.9 feet. * Flood stage is 8.0 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 Tuesday was 8.9 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage by Friday morning and continue falling to 6.7 feet Sunday evening. * Impact...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. * Impact...At 10.0 feet, Farmland and lowlands along Highway 301 near Orangeburg become flooded at stages above 10 ft. && LAT...LON 3355 8092 3342 8082 3336 8091 3354 8100 $$ CJR
554 WGUS82 KCAE 251047 FLSCAE Flood Statement National Weather Service Columbia SC 647 AM EDT Wed Aug 25 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina... North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg affecting Orangeburg County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and take action if necessary. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 745 PM EDT. && SCC075-260015- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-210828T0300Z/ /ORBS1.1.ER.210823T1421Z.210825T0100Z.210827T0300Z.NO/ 647 AM EDT Wed Aug 25 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg. * Until late Friday evening. * At 6:00 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 8.9 feet. * Flood stage is 8.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM EDT Tuesday was 8.9 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening and continue falling to 6.7 feet Sunday evening. * Impact...At 8.0 feet, Some minor flooding occurs along the boardwalk at Edisto Gardens. Downstream from the Highway 301 bridge, some roads off Chiquita street near the river begin to flood. * Impact...At 10.0 feet, Farmland and lowlands along Highway 301 near Orangeburg become flooded at stages above 10 ft. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.4 feet on 11/12/2020. && LAT...LON 3355 8092 3342 8082 3336 8091 3354 8100 $$ MP
462 WGUS82 KCAE 251446 FLSCAE Flood Statement National Weather Service Columbia SC 1046 AM EDT Wed Aug 25 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina... North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg affecting Orangeburg County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and take action if necessary. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening by 1045 PM EDT. && SCC075-260300- /O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-210828T0000Z/ /ORBS1.1.ER.210823T1421Z.210825T0300Z.210827T0000Z.NO/ 1046 AM EDT Wed Aug 25 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Friday evening... The Flood Warning continues for the North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg. * Until Friday evening. * At 10:00 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 8.9 feet. * Flood stage is 8.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM EDT Wednesday was 9.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow evening and continue falling to 6.5 feet Monday morning. * Impact...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. * Impact...At 10.0 feet, Farmland and lowlands along Highway 301 near Orangeburg become flooded at stages above 10 ft. && LAT...LON 3355 8092 3342 8082 3336 8091 3354 8100 $$ CAL
339 WGUS82 KCAE 260133 FLSCAE Flood Statement National Weather Service Columbia SC 933 PM EDT Wed Aug 25 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South Carolina... North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg affecting Orangeburg County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and take action if necessary. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 1130 AM EDT. && SCC075-261800- /O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-210828T0300Z/ /ORBS1.1.ER.210823T1421Z.210825T0300Z.210827T0300Z.NO/ 933 PM EDT Wed Aug 25 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Friday evening... The Flood Warning continues for the North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg. * Until late Friday evening. * At 9:00 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 8.7 feet. * Flood stage is 8.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM EDT Wednesday was 9.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow night and continue falling to 6.5 feet Monday evening. * Impact...At 8.0 feet, Some minor flooding occurs along the boardwalk at Edisto Gardens. Downstream from the Highway 301 bridge, some roads off Chiquita street near the river begin to flood. && LAT...LON 3355 8092 3342 8082 3336 8091 3354 8100 $$ SL
146 WGUS82 KCAE 261018 FLSCAE Flood Statement National Weather Service Columbia SC 618 AM EDT Thu Aug 26 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina... North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg affecting Orangeburg County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and take action if necessary. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening by 800 PM EDT. && SCC075-270015- /O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-210828T0300Z/ /ORBS1.1.ER.210823T1421Z.210825T0300Z.210827T0300Z.NO/ 618 AM EDT Thu Aug 26 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg. * Until late tomorrow evening. * At 6:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 8.4 feet. * Flood stage is 8.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:00 AM EDT Thursday was 8.9 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening and continue falling to 6.5 feet Monday evening. * Impact...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. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.4 feet on 11/12/2020. && LAT...LON 3355 8092 3342 8082 3336 8091 3354 8100 $$ MP
744 WGUS82 KCAE 261721 FLSCAE Flood Statement National Weather Service Columbia SC 121 PM EDT Thu Aug 26 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina... North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg affecting Orangeburg County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and take action if necessary. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued tonight by 11 PM EDT. && SCC075-271200- /O.EXT.KCAE.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-210828T0000Z/ /ORBS1.1.ER.210823T1421Z.210825T0300Z.210827T0000Z.NO/ 121 PM EDT Thu Aug 26 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening... The Flood Warning continues for the North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg. * Until tomorrow evening. * At 1:00 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 8.2 feet. * Flood stage is 8.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:00 PM EDT Thursday was 8.8 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening. * Impact...At 8.0 feet, Some minor flooding occurs along the boardwalk at Edisto Gardens. Downstream from the Highway 301 bridge, some roads off Chiquita street near the river begin to flood. * Impact...At 10.0 feet, Farmland and lowlands along Highway 301 near Orangeburg become flooded at stages above 10 ft. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.4 feet on 11/12/2020. && LAT...LON 3355 8092 3342 8082 3336 8091 3354 8100 $$ CRL
069 WGUS82 KCAE 270127 FLSCAE Flood Statement National Weather Service Columbia SC 927 PM EDT Thu Aug 26 2021 ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in South Carolina... North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg affecting Orangeburg County. SCC075-270230- /O.CAN.KCAE.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-210827T0127Z/ /ORBS1.1.ER.210823T1421Z.210825T0300Z.210827T0030Z.NO/ 927 PM EDT Thu Aug 26 2021 ...The Flood Warning for the North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg has been cancelled... The Flood Warning is cancelled for the North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg. * At 9:00 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 7.99 feet. * Flood stage is 8.0 feet. * Forecast...The river has fallen below flood stage and should continue to fall to 6.3 feet by Tuesday evening. && LAT...LON 3355 8092 3342 8082 3336 8091 3354 8100 $$ SL
The office that day
Everything else NWS Columbia, SC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 3:45 AM EDT | Dense Fog Advisory | CAE | Aiken, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun, Chesterfield, Clarendon and 12 more | 5 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.