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River Flood Warning

Weather AlertsGreenwood, SC

River Flood Warning until TUE 9:17 AM EDT

Action Recommended

Avoid the subject event as per the instructions

Issued By

Columbia – SC, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Greenwood County

Description

…The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Tuesday morning… The Flood Warning continues for the Saluda River At Chappells. Until late Tuesday morning. At 7:15 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 17.9 feet. Flood stage is 14.0 feet. Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:15 PM EDT Sunday was 19.9 feet. Forecast…The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning and continue falling to 4.7 feet early Friday afternoon. Impact…At 14.0 feet, Lowlands around and downstream from Chappells become flooded. Cattle grazing river bottomland should be moved to higher ground. Impact…At 16.0 feet, Extensive farmland and river bottomland around and downstream from Chappells become flooded. Impact…At 18.0 feet, The Saluda River Campground including the Campground Store downstream from Chappells becomes flooded. Campers should move to higher ground.

More Information

…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South Carolina… Saluda River At Chappells affecting Newberry, Saluda and Greenwood Counties. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and take action if necessary. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Monday morning at 1100 AM EDT

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