Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Flooded roadways are nearly impossible to see at night. Avoid traveling in this area. Turn around, don't drown. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1130 PM EDT.

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South Carolina... Congaree River At Congaree National Park-Gadsden affecting Richland and Calhoun Counties. Saluda River At Chappells affecting Newberry, Saluda and Greenwood Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Saluda River at Chappells. * WHEN...Until early Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Lowlands around and downstream from Chappells become flooded. Cattle grazing river bottomland should be moved to higher ground. At 16.0 feet, Extensive farmland and river bottomland around and downstream from Chappells become flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:15 AM EDT Friday the stage was 14.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:15 AM EDT Friday was 14.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.0 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood