Flood Warning
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Issued by NWS Columbia SC
⏳ In force until Wed 14 Oct, 02:00 📍 Calhoun, SC; Lexington, SC; Richland, SC (approximate) 🕑 1 h ago
...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 …
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SeveritySevere
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UrgencyImmediate
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CertaintyObserved
EventFlood Warning
Response typeAvoid
CategoryMet
Affected areaCalhoun, SC; Lexington, SC; Richland, SC
Issuing authorityNWS Columbia SC
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-13T05:36:00-04:00
Effective2026-10-13T05:36:00-04:00
Onset2026-10-13T05:36:00-04:00
Expires2026-10-13T19:00:00-04:00
📋 Official instructions
Most flooding deaths occur in vehicles. Never drive through a flooded roadway or around barricades. Turn around, don't drown. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 700 PM EDT.📄 Message details
Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.e911d7d8f4e808cb649a251567412476cb9a1b85.002.1
Message typeUpdate
Senderw-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- Most flooding deaths occur in vehicles. Never drive through a flooded roadway or around barricades. Turn around, don't drown. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 700 PM EDT.
- Avoid flooded roads, rivers and drainage channels; do not walk or drive through moving water.
- Move valuables and people to higher ground if water is rising near you.
- Follow local authority and Red Cross updates for the area.
📰 Story summary
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- ...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 …
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