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Congaree River at Carolina Eastman Observed crest: 110.5 ft at 7:45am Nov 22 Observed: 110.5 ft at 7:45am Nov 22 Observed: 110.4 ft at 7:40am Nov 23 Graph Created (7:51am Nov 24, 2009) Observed CEAS1 (plotting HGIRZ) Gage 0 Datum: n/a Latest observed value: 110.4 ft at 7:40 AM EST 23-Nov-2009. Flood Stage is 115.0 ft. Stage (ft) Flow (kcfs)
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NOTE: Gauge readings received once daily during low-water and more frequently during high water.

Reliability of the Forecast: Based on current and forecast river, weather and reservoir conditions

NOTE: Forecasts for the Congaree River at Carolina Eastman are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.

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Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage:126
Moderate Flood Stage:119
Flood Stage:115
Action Stage:114

Historical Crests
(1) 126.95 ft on 10/12/1976
(2) 126.90 ft on 02/27/1979
(3) 126.00 ft on 03/16/1975
(4) 125.40 ft on 04/03/1973
(5) 124.60 ft on 09/11/2004
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Low Water Records
(1) 100.4 ft on 08/26/2007
(1) 100.4 ft on 08/25/2007
(3) 100.5 ft on 06/20/2008
(4) 100.6 ft on 10/03/2007
(5) 100.7 ft on 09/30/2007

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131.0 THE FLOOR ELEVATION OF SOME MAJOR BUILDINGS ON THE CAROLINA EASTMAN FACILITY ARE FLOODED. EXTENSIVE FARMLAND AND LOWLAND FLOODING OCCURS SOUTH OF COLUMBIA TO LAKE MARION.
126.0 EXTENSIVE FARMLAND AND LOWLAND FLOODING WILL OCCUR SOUTH OF COLUMBIA TO LAKE MARION. WATER REACHES THE TOP OF SOME DIKES AT THE CAROLINA EASTMAN FACILITY.
124.0 EXTENSIVE FLOODING OCCURS AT THE CAROLINA EASTMAN FACILITY WITH SOME ACCESS ROADS FLOODED. EXTENSIVE FARMLAND FLOODING OCCURS IN THE AREA.
119.0 EXTENSIVE FLOODING OCCURS IN THE CONGAREE NATIONAL PARK. SOME AREA FARMLAND IS FLOODED. MINOR FLOODING OCCURS AT THE CAROLINA EASTMAN FACILITY.
115.0 FLOODING OCCURS IN LOW LYING AREAS OF THE CAROLINA EASTMAN FACILITY AND AT THE CONGAREE NATIONAL PARK.
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