Varningar, Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology

Flood Advisory issued May 12 at 5:33AM EDT until May 13 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC ...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 tomorrow 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 5:00 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 9.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 10.6 feet this morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Action stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 600 PM EDT.