…The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a Flood
Advisory for the following rivers in South Carolina…
Congaree River At Congaree River at Columbia affecting Richland
and Lexington Counties.
* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE…Congaree River at Congaree River at Columbia.
* WHEN…From this morning to Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS…At 10.0 feet, Flooding occurs in flood prone areas near
and downstream from Columbia. Flooding also occurs on parts of the
Cayce and West Columbia river walk.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 10:00 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 4.3 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 19.0 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.9
feet Friday evening.
– Action stage is 10.0 feet.
– Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood