COLUMBIA, S.C. — The News19 Weather Team has issued Weather Impact Alert days starting Sunday night and lasting through Tuesday due to rising levels of rivers and lakes across the Midlands.
Many rivers will not drop below action stage for the next several days. Some rivers are forecast to reach historic levels. Those historic levels are from the 2015 historic South Carolina floods. This increase in water levels is due to runoff from excessive rainfall caused by Hurricane Helene.
River flood warnings are in effect for the Enoree, Saluda, Wateree, Congaree, and North Fork Edisto Rivers. The issued warnings last from Tuesday to Thursday depending on location. Residents in these areas should monitor conditions and instructions from emergency officials…