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Congaree River at Carolina Eastman

National Weather Service gauge CEAS1 · South Carolina · Calhoun County · 33.8776, -81.0156

Flood levels

Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 114.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 115.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 119.0 ft; major flooding begins at 126.0 ft.

Action stage114.0 ft
Minor flooding115.0 ft
Moderate flooding119.0 ft
Major flooding126.0 ft

Highest recorded crests

What the water does

National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.

115.0 ftFlooding occurs in low lying areas of the Congaree National Park.
119.0 ftExtensive flooding occurs in the Congaree National Park. Some area farmland is flooded.
122.0 ftConsiderable flooding occurs at the Alpek Polyester plant.
126.0 ftExtensive farmland and lowland flooding will occur south of Columbia to Lake Marion. Water reaches the top of some dikes at the Alpek Polyester plant.
131.0 ftThe floor elevation of some major buildings at the Alpek Polyester plant are flooded. Extensive farmland and lowland flooding occurs south of Columbia to Lake Marion.

Forecast office: NWS West Columbia · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.

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