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Flood Warning issued October 12 at 7:07AM EDT until October 15 at

Affecting Calhoun, SC; Lexington, SC; Richland, SC

In effect until: Oct 12, 2026, 11:15 PM

Calhoun, SC; Lexington, SC; Richland, SC

Confirmed across 3 counties in SC; expires 11:15 PM.

Avoid flooded areas. Move to higher ground if water is rising near you.

Read the original bulletin (official text)
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South
Carolina...

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

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South
Carolina...

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

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Congaree River at Carolina Eastman.

* WHEN...From this evening to Thursday 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 3:58 AM EDT Monday the stage was 111.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 114.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this morning to a crest of 120.5 feet tomorrow evening. It will
then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 115.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™