Congaree River at Columbia
Lexington County, South Carolina
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 30 ft
The Enclave Apartments along the Broad River and I-20 become flooded.
- 28 ft
Flooding begins in low lying areas of the Riverland Park subdivision in Cayce.
- 24 ft
Flooding also occurs in the Cayce Quarry.
- 21 ft
Extensive swampland and large areas of farmland and pasture land downstream from Columbia are flooded.
- 19 ft
Extensive swampland and large areas of farmland and pasture land downstream from Columbia become flooded.
- 16 ft
Old State Road, SC 66, below Cayce becomes flooded.
- 14 ft
Roads in low lying areas and swampland downstream from Columbia become flooded. Most of the Cayce and West Columbia river walk is flooded.
- 13 ft
Flooding occurs in flood prone areas near and downstream from Columbia. Flooding also occurs over much of the Cayce and West Columbia river walk.
- 10 ft
Flooding occurs in flood prone areas near and downstream from Columbia. Flooding also occurs on parts of the Cayce and West Columbia river walk.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 1908 | 39.8 ft | 364,000 cfs |
| Jul 16, 1916 | 35.5 ft | — |
| Aug 17, 1928 | 33.5 ft | 311,000 cfs |
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