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Flash Flood Warning issued September 26 at 3:29PM EDT until September 26 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC FFWCAE The National Weather Service in Columbia has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Calhoun County in central South Carolina... Southwestern Kershaw County in central South Carolina... Eastern Lexington County in central South Carolina... Richland County in central South Carolina... * Until 500 PM EDT. * At 329 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain in Receiving several reports of water over roadways and streams flowing out of their banks across Richland and Lexington Counties, including the City of Columbia. . Between 2.5 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Columbia, Lexington, West Columbia, Cayce, Irmo, Forest Acres, Springdale, Dentsville, St. Andrews, Oak Grove, McEntire Air Base, Highway 6 at Lake Murray Dam, Red Bank, South Congaree, Pine Ridge, Gaston, Elgin, Arcadia Lakes, SC State Fair Grounds and Five Points. This includes the following highways... Interstate 126 between mile markers 0 and 3. Interstate 26 between mile markers 96 and 131. Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 54 and 86. Interstate 77 between mile markers 0 and 28. Most flooding deaths occur in vehicles. Never drive through a flooded roadway or around barricades. Turn around, don't drown. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Report any flooding directly to the Columbia National Weather Service at 803 234 4115 when it is safe to do so. You can also send reports by Facebook or Twitter to NWSColumbia or by e-mail at [email protected]. Flash flooding will occur in the Five Points area extending downstream along Rocky Branch Creek. This includes Maxcy Gregg Park, areas of the USC campus along the creek, the intersection at Pickens and Blossom, the intersection at Whaley and Main and areas of the Olympia neighborhood along the creek.

Flood Warning issued September 26 at 11:24AM EDT until October 1 at 9:03PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC ...The National Weather Service in Columbia SC has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in South Carolina... Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Lexington, Richland and Calhoun Counties. Congaree River At Congaree River at Congaree NP Near Gadsden affecting Richland and Calhoun Counties. Congaree River At Congaree River at Columbia affecting Lexington and Richland Counties. Enoree River At Whitmire affecting Newberry and Union Counties. Wateree River At Lake Wateree affecting Fairfield, Lancaster and Kershaw Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Congaree River at Congaree River at Columbia. * WHEN...From Saturday evening to late Tuesday evening. * 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. At 13.0 feet, Flooding occurs in flood prone areas near and downstream from Columbia. Flooding also occurs over much of the Cayce and West Columbia river walk. At 14.0 feet, Roads in low lying areas and swampland downstream from Columbia become flooded. Most of the Cayce and West Columbia river walk is flooded. At 16.0 feet, Old State Road, SC 66, below Cayce becomes flooded. At 19.0 feet, Extensive swampland and large areas of farmland and pasture land downstream from Columbia become flooded. At 21.0 feet, Extensive swampland and large areas of farmland and pasture land downstream from Columbia are flooded. At 24.0 feet, Flooding also occurs in the Cayce Quarry. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 4.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Saturday evening to a crest of 22.6 feet Sunday evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Monday evening. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood 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. Flooded roadways are nearly impossible to see at night. Avoid traveling in this area. Turn around, don't drown. 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 400 AM EDT.

Tropical Storm Warning issued September 26 at 11:05AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC * LOCATIONS AFFECTED - Columbia * WIND - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind - Peak Wind Forecast: 20-30 mph with gusts to 45 mph - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 39 to 57 mph - The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - PLAN: Plan for hazardous wind of equivalent tropical storm force. - PREPARE: Remaining efforts to protect property should be completed as soon as possible. Prepare for limited wind damage. - ACT: Move to safe shelter before the wind becomes hazardous. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about. - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over. - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways. - Scattered power and communications outages. * FLOODING RAIN - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: - Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 2-4 inches, with locally higher amounts - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for major flooding rain - The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for major flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues are likely. - PREPARE: Strongly consider protective actions, especially if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding. - ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take action will likely result in serious injury or loss of life. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Extensive - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues. - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos, and ditches may become dangerous rivers. In mountain areas, destructive runoff may run quickly down valleys while increasing susceptibility to rockslides and mudslides. Flood control systems and barriers may become stressed. - Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed away. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous. Many road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out. * TORNADO - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Tornado Watch is in effect - Situation is very favorable for tornadoes - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for many tornadoes - The tornado threat has increased from the previous assessment. - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for many tornadoes with some possibly intense having larger damage paths. - PREPARE: Those living in manufactured homes or on boats are urged to relocate to safe shelter before hazardous weather arrives. - ACT: Listen for tornado watches and warnings. If a tornado warning is issued, be ready to shelter quickly. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Extensive - The occurrence of numerous tornadoes can greatly hinder the execution of emergency plans during tropical events. - Many places may experience tornado damage with a few spots of immense destruction, power loss, and communications failures. - Locations could realize roof and wall failures of sturdy buildings with some being leveled, structures upon weak foundations blown away, mobile homes obliterated, large trees twisted and snapped with forested trees uprooted, vehicles lifted off the ground and thrown, and small boats destroyed. Large and deadly projectiles can add to the toll. * FOR MORE INFORMATION: - https://weather.gov/cae - http://ready.gov/hurricanes