Flood Warning
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
330 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025
SCC009-075-171800-
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/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Bamberg SC-Orangeburg SC-
330 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall
continues.
* WHERE...A portion of central South Carolina, including the
following counties, Bamberg and Orangeburg.
* WHEN...Until 200 PM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Expect many
areas of slow moving or standing water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 330 AM EDT, river gages along the Edisto River system show
water levels gradually decreasing, but continue to run high.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Branchville and mainly rural areas of Orangeburg and Bamberg
Counties.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Most flooding deaths occur in vehicles. Never drive through a
flooded roadway or around barricades. Turn around, don`t drown.
Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.
&&
LAT...LON 3330 8090 3337 8090 3340 8084 3327 8086
3319 8077 3318 8079 3318 8080 3317 8081
3317 8082 3319 8087 3323 8088 3330 8100
3336 8097
$$
BC
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
323 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South
Carolina...
Congaree River At Congaree River at Congaree NP Near Gadsden
affecting Richland and Calhoun Counties.
Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Richland, Lexington
and Calhoun Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor
water levels and take action if necessary.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued bythis afternoon at 330 PM EDT.
&&
SCC017-079-171930-
/O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-250519T1525Z/
/GADS1.1.ER.250513T0137Z.250515T0230Z.250518T1525Z.UU/
323 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE MONDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Congaree River at Congaree River at Congaree NP Near
Gadsden.
* WHEN...Until late Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Flooding begins in the Congaree National
Park. This will begin to produce flooding of portions of the lower
boardwalk.
At 17.0 feet, The access road to the Sandy Run subdivision becomes
flooded. The lower boardwalk in the Congaree National Park becomes
flooded by Cedar Creek.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:00 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 16.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 1:00 AM EDT Saturday was 16.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.5
feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late
tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3384 8090 3380 8083 3377 8085 3380 8091
$$
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
323 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South
Carolina...
Congaree River At Congaree River at Congaree NP Near Gadsden
affecting Richland and Calhoun Counties.
Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Richland, Lexington
and Calhoun Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor
water levels and take action if necessary.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued bythis afternoon at 330 PM EDT.
&&
SCC017-063-079-171930-
/O.CON.KCAE.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-250518T1541Z/
/CEAS1.2.ER.250512T2014Z.250514T1834Z.250517T1541Z.UU/
323 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TOMORROW MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Congaree River at Carolina Eastman.
* WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 115.0 feet, Flooding occurs in low lying areas of the
Carolina Eastman Facility and at the Congaree National Park.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:55 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 115.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 114.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 1:55 AM EDT Saturday was 116.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
this morning, but could rise above flood stage again due to
upstream hydro releases.
- Flood stage is 115.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3396 8100 3387 8092 3379 8097 3394 8106
$$
BC
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1016 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025
GAC267-279-180230-
/O.CON.KCHS.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/REDG1.2.ER.250512T0013Z.250514T1715Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1016 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Ohoopee River near Reidsville.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, flooding of several riverside unimproved
roads and some agricultural land occurs.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 900 PM EDT Friday, the stage was 14.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 11.2 feet
Wednesday evening.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3216 8225 3217 8217 3205 8212 3190 8207
3192 8217 3204 8221
$$
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1016 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025
GAC029-031-051-103-180230-
/O.CON.KCHS.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/EDEG1.1.ER.250516T1845Z.250518T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1016 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Ogeechee River near Eden.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, the Morgans Bridge boat ramp is
inaccessible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 945 PM EDT Friday, the stage was 11.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.6
feet early Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3246 8160 3252 8152 3227 8140 3208 8133
3206 8143 3223 8150
$$
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1016 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025
GAC109-180230-
/O.EXT.KCHS.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250519T0300Z/
/CNOG1.2.ER.250512T1845Z.250513T1315Z.250518T1500Z.NO/
1016 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SUNDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Canoochee River near Claxton.
* WHEN...Until Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, several homes are flooded along Parker
Springs Road in Canoochee Properties.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 915 PM EDT Friday, the stage was 12.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late Sunday morning and continue falling to 8.6 feet
Wednesday evening.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3222 8199 3222 8189 3222 8182 3215 8183
3215 8189 3215 8198
$$
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1016 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025
GAC103-251-SCC049-053-180230-
/O.CON.KCHS.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CLYG1.1.ER.250514T1907Z.250518T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1016 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Savannah River near Clyo.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 13.3 feet, one foot of water covers Tom Goethe Road
just after the pavement ends.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 915 PM EDT Friday, the stage was 13.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.7
feet Saturday evening.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3273 8145 3276 8137 3264 8136 3249 8117
3246 8125 3261 8144
$$
