First published Oct 12, 2026, 11:34:16 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 12, 2026, 11:34:16 AM UTC

Flood Warning issued October 12 at 7:07AM EDT until October 16 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

The warning forecasts the Congaree River rising above flood stage Tuesday afternoon, cresting at 17 feet Wednesday morning, and falling below flood stage late Thursday. It identifies possible flooding in Congaree National Park and areas of Calhoun and Richland counties.

Why it matters

The forecast identifies potential flooding of park boardwalks and the access road to the Sandy Run subdivision.

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: 7/10How 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: 2/10The 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: 3/10How 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 12 at 7:07AM EDT until October 16 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

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