Flood Warning issued May 14 at 9:44PM EDT until May 16 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

Flood Warning

Category
Met
Severity
Severe
Certainty
Observed
Urgency
Immediate
Description 
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South
Carolina...

Congaree River At Congaree River at Congaree NP Near Gadsden
affecting Richland and Calhoun Counties.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South
Carolina...

Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Lexington, Richland
and Calhoun Counties.

North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg affecting Orangeburg County.

Saluda River At Saluda River at Chappells affecting Greenwood,
Newberry and Saluda Counties.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...North Fork Edisto River at Orangeburg.

* WHEN...Until Friday 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 9:00 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 8.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:00 PM EDT Wednesday was 8.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Thursday morning and continue falling to 6.6 feet Monday
evening.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction 
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 issued Thursday afternoon at noon EDT.
Area Description
Orangeburg, SC
Sent
05/14/2025 21:44
Effective
05/14/2025 21:44
Onset
05/14/2025 21:44
Expires
05/15/2025 12:00
Ends
05/16/2025 08:00
Sender Name
NWS Columbia SC
Affected Zones