First published 10/11/2026, 7:48:16 PM UTC · Last updated 10/11/2026, 7:48:16 PM UTC

Flood Warning issued October 11 at 3:14PM EDT until October 15 at 11:25PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

A flood warning covers Congaree River locations affecting Richland, Calhoun, and Lexington counties in South Carolina. Moderate flooding is forecast, with the river expected to crest Tuesday evening.

Illustrative image: Congaree River from Blossom Bridge / US 321, Columbia, South Carolina — Yellowcard/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Why it matters

The warning advises motorists not to drive through flooded roads or around barricades.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 3/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Sources

Primary official sourceFlood Warning issued October 11 at 3:14PM EDT until October 15 at 11:25PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

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