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River Flood Warning 13, NWS Columbia, SC
NWS Columbia, SC issued this river flood warning at Feb 12, 2024, 11:36 AM EST for Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It took effect at Feb 13, 2024, 9:00 AM EST. It was in force for 20 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 12, 2024, 11:36 AM EST (16:36 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 13, 2024, 9:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Mar 4, 2024, 11:36 AM EST
- In force
- 20 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 16:38 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The river
Written for the forecast point N. Fork Edisto River at Orangeburg (ORBS1). The gauge peaked at 6.87 ft at Feb 14, 2024, 3:00 PM EST.
- 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.
194
WGUS42 KCAE 121636
FLWCAE
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Columbia SC
1136 AM EST Mon Feb 12 2024
...The National Weather Service in Columbia SC has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in South Carolina...
Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Richland, Calhoun
and Lexington Counties.
Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden affecting
Calhoun and Richland Counties.
North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg affecting Orangeburg County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Most flooding deaths occur in vehicles. Never drive through a
flooded roadway or around barricades. Turn around, don't drown.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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 late tonight at 100 AM EST.
&&
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1136 AM EST Mon Feb 12 2024
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...North Fork Edisto River at Orangeburg.
* WHEN...From Tuesday morning until further notice.
* IMPACTS...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.
At 10.0 feet, Farmland and lowlands along Highway 301 near
Orangeburg become flooded at stages above 10 ft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM EST Monday the stage was 6.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tomorrow morning and continue rising to a crest of 8.8
feet Wednesday evening.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3355 8092 3342 8082 3336 8091 3354 8100
$$
SCC017-063-079-130600-
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1136 AM EST Mon Feb 12 2024
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT TO EARLY SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Congaree River at Carolina Eastman.
* WHEN...From late Tuesday night to early Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 115.0 feet, Flooding occurs in low lying areas of the
Carolina Eastman Facility and at the Congaree National Park.
At 119.0 feet, Extensive flooding occurs in the Congaree National
Park. Some area farmland is flooded. Minor flooding occurs at the
Carolina Eastman Facility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:14 AM EST Monday the stage was 107.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 114.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early Wednesday morning to a crest of 118.1 feet early
Thursday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early
Friday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 115.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3396 8100 3387 8092 3379 8097 3394 8106
$$
SCC017-079-130600-
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1136 AM EST Mon Feb 12 2024
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Congaree River at Congaree National Park-Gadsden.
* WHEN...From Wednesday morning until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Flooding begins in the Congaree National
Park. This will begin to produce flooding of portions of the lower
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 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM EST Monday the stage was 8.3 feet.Bankfull stage
is 14.0 feet.
- Bankfull Stage is 14.0
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
Wednesday morning and continue rising to a crest of 16.4 feet
Thursday evening.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3384 8090 3380 8083 3377 8085 3380 8091
$$
LV4 follow-up statements
567
WGUS82 KCAE 130131
FLSCAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
831 PM EST Mon Feb 12 2024
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South
Carolina...
Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Richland, Lexington
and Calhoun Counties.
Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden affecting
Richland and Calhoun Counties.
North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg affecting Orangeburg County.
Stevens Creek Near Modoc affecting McCormick and Edgefield
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Most flooding deaths occur in vehicles. Never drive through a
flooded roadway or around barricades. Turn around, don't drown.
Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor
rising water levels and take action if necessary.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issuedTuesday morning at 1115 AM EST.
&&
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831 PM EST Mon Feb 12 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING TO WEDNESDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Stevens Creek near Modoc.
* WHEN...From Tuesday morning to Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Farmland along Stevens Creek above the US
Highway 23 bridge near Modoc becomes flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM EST Monday the stage was 17.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow morning to a crest of 19.1 feet tomorrow morning. It
will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3384 8216 3360 8203 3352 8211 3385 8229
$$
SCC017-063-079-131615-
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831 PM EST Mon Feb 12 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING TO SATURDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Congaree River at Carolina Eastman.
* WHEN...From Tuesday evening to Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 115.0 feet, Flooding occurs in low lying areas of the
Carolina Eastman Facility and at the Congaree National Park.
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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:58 PM EST Monday the stage was 109.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 114.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tomorrow evening to a crest of 117.2 feet early Thursday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 115.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3396 8100 3387 8092 3379 8097 3394 8106
$$
SCC017-079-131615-
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831 PM EST Mon Feb 12 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT TO LATE
SUNDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Congaree River at Congaree National Park-Gadsden.
* WHEN...From late Tuesday night to late Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Flooding begins in the Congaree National
Park. This will begin to produce flooding of portions of the lower
boardwalk.
At 17.0 feet, The access road to the Sandy Run subdivision becomes
flooded. The lower boardwalk in the Congaree National Park becomes
flooded by Cedar Creek.
At 18.0 feet, Several homes in the Sandy Run subdivision along the
river become flooded. At 18 feet the river covers the Weston Lake
overlook in the Congaree National Park. Between 18 and 18.5 feet
the river begins to cover sections of the elevated boardwalk.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM EST Monday the stage was 9.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early Wednesday morning to a crest of 16.3 feet Thursday
evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday
morning.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3384 8090 3380 8083 3377 8085 3380 8091
$$
SCC075-131615-
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/ORBS1.1.ER.240214T0900Z.240215T0600Z.240217T0600Z.NO/
831 PM EST Mon Feb 12 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT TO EARLY
SUNDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...North Fork Edisto River at Orangeburg.
* WHEN...From late Tuesday night to early Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...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.
At 10.0 feet, Farmland and lowlands along Highway 301 near
Orangeburg become flooded at stages above 10 ft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM EST Monday the stage was 6.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early Wednesday morning to a crest of 8.4 feet early Thursday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday
morning.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3355 8092 3342 8082 3336 8091 3354 8100
$$
FA349
WGUS82 KCAE 130806
FLSCAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
306 AM EST Tue Feb 13 2024
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South
Carolina...
North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg affecting Orangeburg County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South
Carolina...
Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Richland, Calhoun
and Lexington Counties.
Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden affecting
Richland and Calhoun Counties.
Stevens Creek Near Modoc affecting McCormick and Edgefield
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor
rising water levels and take action if necessary.
Most flooding deaths occur in vehicles. Never drive through a
flooded roadway or around barricades. Turn around, don't drown.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
this afternoon at 315 PM EST.
&&
SCC075-132015-
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306 AM EST Tue Feb 13 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL
FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...North Fork Edisto River at Orangeburg.
* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Some minor flooding occurs along the
boardwalk at Edisto Gardens. Downstream from the Highway 301
bridge, some roads off Chiquita street near the river begin to
flood.
At 10.0 feet, Farmland and lowlands along Highway 301 near
Orangeburg become flooded at stages above 10 ft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:00 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 6.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early tomorrow afternoon and continue rising to a crest of
8.2 feet early Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3355 8092 3342 8082 3336 8091 3354 8100
$$
SCC037-065-132015-
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306 AM EST Tue Feb 13 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TOMORROW AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Stevens Creek near Modoc.
* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Farmland along Stevens Creek above the US
Highway 23 bridge near Modoc becomes flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:00 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 20.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.0
feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage this
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3384 8216 3360 8203 3352 8211 3385 8229
$$
SCC017-063-079-132015-
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/CEAS1.1.ER.240214T0234Z.240215T0600Z.240216T1245Z.UU/
306 AM EST Tue Feb 13 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING TO SATURDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Congaree River at Carolina Eastman.
* WHEN...From this evening to Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 115.0 feet, Flooding occurs in low lying areas of the
Carolina Eastman Facility and at the Congaree National Park.
At 119.0 feet, Extensive flooding occurs in the Congaree National
Park. Some area farmland is flooded. Minor flooding occurs at the
Carolina Eastman Facility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:52 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 112.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 114.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this evening to a crest of 117.2 feet early Thursday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 115.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3396 8100 3387 8092 3379 8097 3394 8106
$$
SCC017-079-132015-
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/GADS1.1.ER.240214T0712Z.240216T0000Z.240217T1424Z.UU/
306 AM EST Tue Feb 13 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT TO LATE SUNDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Congaree River at Congaree National Park-Gadsden.
* WHEN...From late tonight to late Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Flooding begins in the Congaree National
Park. This will begin to produce flooding of portions of the lower
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 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:00 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 11.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
just after midnight tonight to a crest of 16.3 feet Thursday
evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday
morning.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3384 8090 3380 8083 3377 8085 3380 8091
$$
AWP068
WGUS82 KCAE 131613
FLSCAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
1113 AM EST Tue Feb 13 2024
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South
Carolina...
Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Calhoun, Lexington
and Richland Counties.
Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden affecting
Calhoun and Richland Counties.
North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg affecting Orangeburg County.
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in South
Carolina...
Stevens Creek Near Modoc affecting McCormick and Edgefield
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Most flooding deaths occur in vehicles. Never drive through a
flooded roadway or around barricades. Turn around, don't drown.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor
rising water levels and take action if necessary.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 1215 PM EST.
&&
SCC037-065-131715-
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1113 AM EST Tue Feb 13 2024
...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Stevens Creek Near Modoc.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 18.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 3.6 feet Sunday
morning.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3384 8216 3360 8203 3352 8211 3385 8229
$$
SCC017-063-079-140600-
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1113 AM EST Tue Feb 13 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE FRIDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Congaree River at Carolina Eastman.
* WHEN...Until late Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 115.0 feet, Flooding occurs in low lying areas of the
Carolina Eastman Facility and at the Congaree National Park.
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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:34 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 114.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 114.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this afternoon to a crest of 117.3 feet tomorrow morning. It
will then fall below flood stage late Thursday evening.
- Flood stage is 115.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3396 8100 3387 8092 3379 8097 3394 8106
$$
SCC017-079-140600-
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/GADS1.1.ER.240213T2217Z.240215T0000Z.240217T0600Z.UU/
1113 AM EST Tue Feb 13 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON TO EARLY SUNDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Congaree River at Congaree National Park-Gadsden.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to early Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Flooding begins in the Congaree National
Park. This will begin to produce flooding of portions of the lower
boardwalk.
At 17.0 feet, The access road to the Sandy Run subdivision becomes
flooded. The lower boardwalk in the Congaree National Park becomes
flooded by Cedar Creek.
At 18.0 feet, Several homes in the Sandy Run subdivision along the
river become flooded. At 18 feet the river covers the Weston Lake
overlook in the Congaree National Park. Between 18 and 18.5 feet
the river begins to cover sections of the elevated boardwalk.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 13.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this afternoon to a crest of 16.4 feet tomorrow evening.
It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3384 8090 3380 8083 3377 8085 3380 8091
$$
SCC075-140600-
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1113 AM EST Tue Feb 13 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT TO SUNDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...North Fork Edisto River at Orangeburg.
* WHEN...From late Wednesday night to Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...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.
At 10.0 feet, Farmland and lowlands along Highway 301 near
Orangeburg become flooded at stages above 10 ft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 6.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early Thursday morning to a crest of 8.1 feet early Thursday
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday
evening.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3355 8092 3342 8082 3336 8091 3354 8100
$$
LV568
WGUS82 KCAE 140103
FLSCAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
803 PM EST Tue Feb 13 2024
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South
Carolina...
Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden affecting
Calhoun and Richland Counties.
Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Lexington, Calhoun
and Richland Counties.
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in South
Carolina...
North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg affecting Orangeburg County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor
rising water levels and take action if necessary.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 915 PM EST.
&&
SCC075-140215-
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803 PM EST Tue Feb 13 2024
...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 6.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.6
feet early Friday morning.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3355 8092 3342 8082 3336 8091 3354 8100
$$
SCC017-079-141315-
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/GADS1.1.ER.240214T0054Z.240214T1200Z.240216T2230Z.UU/
803 PM EST Tue Feb 13 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Congaree River at Congaree National Park-Gadsden.
* WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Flooding begins in the Congaree National
Park. This will begin to produce flooding of portions of the lower
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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 14.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage this evening
to 15.9 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall
Thursday morning. It will rise to 15.7 feet early Friday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage Friday
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3384 8090 3380 8083 3377 8085 3380 8091
$$
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803 PM EST Tue Feb 13 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Congaree River at Carolina Eastman.
* WHEN...Until early Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 115.0 feet, Flooding occurs in low lying areas of the
Carolina Eastman Facility and at the Congaree National Park.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:06 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 115.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 114.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:06 PM EST Tuesday was 115.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage just after
midnight tonight to 113.7 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It
will then rise above flood stage early Thursday morning to
115.1 feet Thursday morning. It will fall below flood stage
again early Thursday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 115.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3396 8100 3387 8092 3379 8097 3394 8106
$$
FAWhat forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Columbia, SC wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Feb 12, 6:31 AM EST, 5 hours 5 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 12, 6:31 AM EST, 5 hours 5 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Columbia SC
631 AM EST Mon Feb 12 2024
.SYNOPSIS...
Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are likely
today in advance of an approaching low pressure system and cold
front. Multiple threats are possible during the next 24 to 36
hours including heavy rainfall and localized flooding, strong
to severe thunderstorms, and breezy conditions behind the front.
High pressure moves in for the mid-week period with the next
storm system impacting the region next weekend.
&&
.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
Active weather day main points...
Flood watch in effect...locally heavy rain expected through the
day into the evening. Rainfall totals 2-4 inches possible with
locally higher amounts.
Slight risk of severe thunderstorms mainly this evening across
the CSRA/southeast Midlands. Marginal risk elsewhere. Damaging
winds main threat but brief tornadoes possible, primarily in the
southeast Midlands and CSRA.
Strong gusty winds developing tonight behind a cold front which
will move through the area this evening. High probability of
sustained winds in the 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 35 mph. A few
gusts may approach 40 mph overnight.
Deep upper low over the southern Plains this morning with
subtropical jet extending from the western Gulf of Mexico
northeast across the Tennessee Valley. Deep southwest flow
aloft across the region this morning resulting in increasing
moisture flux. Precipitable water 250-275% of normal around 1.6
or higher across the much of the area. There is a frontal
boundary located in the Upstate and northern Midlands this
morning. Models suggest another surface boundary/moisture/warm
front will set up across the southern Midlands this morning and
lift north slightly during the day. This boundary may be a focus
for heavy rain. Strong isentropic lift across the area through
the day with strong southeast/south flow over the boundary. The
deterministic and ensemble guidance suggest a precip maxima in
the Midlands/CSRA. As the upper low moves toward the area the
jet will set up across the Upstate this afternoon and evening.
Strong synoptic forcing expected into the evening as a deepening
surface low moves across the western Carolinas. 850mb south-
westerly 50kt jet late this afternoon and evening. Deep layer
shear very strong possibly greater than 80kt. CAPE however
appears low mainly < 250 J/kg and likely some CIN. Shear may be
too strong given available instability. However severe threat
elevated with greatest threat ahead of the trailing cold front
in the evening. So, can't rule out a few severe thunderstorms
but SPC, NCAR neural network and HREF CAMS suggest lower threat
than previous runs. Cold front appears to move through the area
around 03z with threat shifting to the northeast. Strong gusty
winds developing behind the front and can't rule out some gusts
near 40 mph due to strong downward vertical motion in cold
advection pattern. Issued lake wind advisory. For temperatures
stayed close to NBM guidance with highs in the 60s, perhaps near
70 southeast Midlands and lows tonight in the low to mid 40s as
cold air advects into the area.
&&
.SHORT TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT/...
Tuesday begins with clearing skies and breezy conditions. The
Lake Wind Advisory runs through midday with the potential for
sustained west to northwest winds of 20 to 30 mph and gusts up
to 35 mph, especially near/over area lakes. The pressure
gradient weakens in the afternoon as today's storm rapidly moves
away from the region resulting in decreasing surface winds.
Despite being in a post-frontal regime, the downslope winds will
offset the CAA somewhat resulting in cooler but near normal
temperatures. High pressure will be in control of our weather on
Wednesday with lighter winds and abundant sunshine expected.
Temperatures will be similar to Tuesday due in part to rising
heights and the development of weak ridging aloft.
&&
.LONG TERM /THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
Thursday should feature mostly sunny skies with warmer
temperatures as upper ridging strengthens in response to a
deepening trough over the Western CONUS. Temperatures on Friday
will be similar to Thursday as clouds increase across the
forecast area ahead of a dry cold front. The dry weather likely
continues until the next weather system moves in for the
upcoming weekend bringing cooler temperatures and another
period of unsettled weather. PoPs were again capped at 44
percent tonight due to differences in the deterministic guidance
regarding the evolution of the large scale pattern.
&&
.AVIATION /12Z MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
Expect MVFR or IFR restrictions for much of the 24 hour TAF
period.
Showers will continue to spread into the region through the
morning with deepening moisture across the area. High confidence
of MVFR/IFR ceilings and visibility.
IFR/MVFR cigs will continue through the day. Winds will be
variable as a boundary set up across the area. Guidance is
suggesting mainly east or northeast winds increasing to 10 to 15
knots this afternoon. Widespread showers to continue through
the day bringing periods of reduced visibility in heavier
showers. A cold front will approach from the west late today
and move through the region during the evening and overnight.
Still some potential for strong to severe thunderstorms ahead of
the front, but instability remains a limiting factor. Winds
will shift to southwest after 00z with gusts to near 30 kts by
06z Tuesday. Ceilings may improve toward end of taf period but
confidence low at this time.
EXTENDED AVIATION OUTLOOK...Gusty winds likely behind the front
for Monday night and Tuesday. No significant impacts Wednesday
through Friday.
&&
.CAE WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
GA...Flood Watch through this evening for GAZ040-063>065-077.
Lake Wind Advisory from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Tuesday
for GAZ040-063>065-077.
SC...Flood Watch through this evening for SCZ016-018-020>022-
025>031-035-037-038-041-115-116-135>137.
Lake Wind Advisory from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Tuesday
for SCZ016-018-020>022-025>031-035-037-038-041-115-116-
135>137.
&&Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 12, 4:35 AM EST, 7 hours 1 minute before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Columbia SC 435 AM EST Mon Feb 12 2024 GAZ040-063>065-077-SCZ016-018-020>022-025>031-035-037-038-041-115- 116-135>137-130945- Lincoln-McDuffie-Columbia-Richmond-Burke-Chesterfield-McCormick- Newberry-Fairfield-Kershaw-Edgefield-Saluda-Lexington-Richland-Lee- Aiken-Sumter-Barnwell-Calhoun-Clarendon-Bamberg-Northern Lancaster- Southern Lancaster-Northwestern Orangeburg-Central Orangeburg- Southeastern Orangeburg- 435 AM EST Mon Feb 12 2024 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST TUESDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Georgia and central South Carolina. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. Lake Wind Advisory. Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are likely today in advance of an approaching low pressure system and cold front. Multiple threats are possible including heavy rainfall and localized flooding, strong to severe thunderstorms, and windy conditions behind the front. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Lake Wind Advisory. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
The office that day
Everything else NWS Columbia, SC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2:32 AM EST | Lake Wind Advisory | CAE | Aiken, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun, Chesterfield, Clarendon and 12 more | 12 hr |
| Feb 12, 11:36 AM EST | River Flood Warning | CAE | Calhoun, Lexington, Richland | 5 days |
| Feb 12, 11:36 AM EST | River Flood Warning | CAE | Calhoun, Richland | 4 days |
| Feb 12, 11:36 AM EST | River Flood Advisory | CAE | Lexington, Richland | 32 hr |
| Feb 12, 12:51 PM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | CAE | Aiken, Edgefield | 3 hr |
| Feb 12, 2:06 PM EST | Wind Advisory | CAE | Aiken, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun, Chesterfield, Clarendon and 12 more | 17 hr |
| Feb 12, 2:33 PM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | CAE | McCormick | 110 min |
| Feb 12, 3:07 PM EST | River Flood Warning | CAE | Edgefield, McCormick | 50 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.