The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in South Carolina. Congaree River At Columbia affecting Richland and Lexington Counties. * WHAT. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE. Congaree River at Columbia. * WHEN. From this evening to early Sunday morning. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 9:00 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 9.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.0 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.1 feet early tomorrow afternoon. - Action stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 Richland, Calhoun and Lexington Counties. Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden affecting Richland and Calhoun Counties. * WHAT. Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE. Congaree River at Carolina Eastman. * WHEN. From late tonight to Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS. At 115.0 feet, Flooding occurs in low lying areas of the Carolina Eastman Facility and at the Congaree National Park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 8:52 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 112.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 114.0 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 116.2 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday afternoon. - Flood stage is 115.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South Carolina. Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Lexington, Calhoun and Richland Counties. Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden affecting Calhoun and Richland Counties. Saluda River At Chappells affecting Saluda, Greenwood and Newberry Counties. * WHAT. Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE. Congaree River at Carolina Eastman. * WHEN. Until Sunday evening. * IMPACTS. At 115.0 feet, Flooding occurs in low lying areas of the Carolina Eastman Facility and at the Congaree National Park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 3:51 AM EDT Friday the stage was 115.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 114.0 feet. - Recent Activity. The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:51 AM EDT Friday was 115.3 feet. - Forecast. The river will rise to 116.9 feet this evening and then fall below flood stage Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 115.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in South Carolina. Congaree River At Columbia affecting Lexington and Richland Counties. * WHAT. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE. Congaree River at Columbia. * WHEN. Until early Sunday morning. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 3:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 10.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.0 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.0 feet this morning. - Action stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood