Flood Warning issued May 14 at 9:44PM EDT until May 16 at 2:00AM 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...Saluda River at Saluda River at Chappells.

* WHEN...Until early Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Lowlands around and downstream from
Chappells become flooded. Cattle grazing river bottomland should
be moved to higher ground.
At 16.0 feet, Extensive farmland and river bottomland around and
downstream from Chappells become flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:15 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 15.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:15 PM EDT Wednesday was 18.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 4.0 feet
Monday evening.
- Flood stage is 14.0 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
Greenwood, SC; Newberry, SC; Saluda, 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 02:00
Sender Name
NWS Columbia SC
Affected Zones