FLOOD WARNING FOR: Calhoun Chesterfield Fairfield Kershaw Lancaster Lexington Marlboro Richland ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in south carolina... Congaree river at carolina eastman affecting calhoun...Lexington and richland counties great pee dee river at cheraw affecting chesterfield and marlboro counties wateree river at lake wateree affecting fairfield...Kershaw and lancaster counties .Runoff from recent heavy rainfall across the region continues to produce flooding at some river forecast points. The flood warning continues for the great pee dee river at cheraw. * Until late tuesday night...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 4 am this morning the stage was 36.7 feet. * Flood stage is 30 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The stage at cheraw will crest near 37.5 feet this evening. * At 36 feet...Extensive overflow of the left bank occurs and large areas of farmland near cheraw are flooded. && Safety message...Never drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water may be too deep to allow safe passage. Never allow children to play in or near flood waters. Stay tuned to noaa weather radio... Local media or the internet for further statements and updated forecasts.
Posted on: Sun, 09 Mar 2014 09:25:09 +0000
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