Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued October 13 at 5:36AM EDT until October 15 at
Affecting Calhoun, SC; Lexington, SC; Richland, SC
In effect until: Oct 13, 2026, 11:00 PM
Calhoun, SC; Lexington, SC; Richland, SC
Confirmed across 3 counties in SC; expires 11:00 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 Congaree River at Congaree NP Near Gadsden affecting Calhoun and Richland Counties. Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Calhoun, Lexington and Richland 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 5:04 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 117.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 114.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:04 AM EDT Tuesday was 117.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 119.0 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow 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™