Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued October 12 at 9:37PM EDT until October 15 at
Affecting Calhoun, SC; Lexington, SC; Richland, SC
In effect until: Oct 13, 2026, 2:00 PM
Calhoun, SC; Lexington, SC; Richland, SC
Confirmed across 3 counties in SC; expires 2:00 PM.
Avoid flooded areas. Move to higher ground if water is rising near you.
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...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 Richland, Lexington and Calhoun Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Congaree River at Carolina Eastman. * WHEN...Until Thursday 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 7:39 PM EDT Monday the stage was 116.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 114.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:39 PM EDT Monday was 116.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 119.0 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Wednesday 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™