Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 28 at 1:50PM EDT until May 29 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 28, 2026 - 10:50am
Expires:
May 28, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Columbia SC has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in South Carolina...
Congaree River At Congaree River at Congaree NP Near Gadsden
affecting Calhoun and Richland Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Congaree River at Congaree NP Near Gadsden.
* WHEN...From this evening to tomorrow evening.
* 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 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 14.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.0
feet this evening, then fluctuate around 15 feet through much
of Friday before beginning to fall.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor
rising water levels and take action if necessary.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 200 AM EDT.
Area Description:
Calhoun, SC; Richland, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender: