Midlands Rivers Swell: Is Rainfall to Blame?

Something unusual is happening in the Midlands. Rivers are reaching levels that we haven't seen since 2015. The cause? Heavy rain from Hurricane Helene. Forecasters warn that rivers might stay high for days. This could affect many areas, including roads and even homes along certain rivers like the Enoree, Saluda, Wateree, Congaree, and North Fork Edisto. Some parts of these rivers could reach record levels seen during the historic South Carolina floods years ago. Residents living near these rivers need to be extra careful. Flooding can happen quickly. It's important to follow instructions from local officials. They are there to help keep you safe. Let's look at some specific areas: - The Enoree River in Newberry County could flood highways like SC 121 and US 176 by Tuesday evening.- In Newberry and Saluda Counties, the Saluda River might affect SC 34 and SC 39 until Thursday morning. - The North Fork Edisto River in Orangeburg County could start flooding farmlands and low areas near Highway 301 by Monday night. - The Congaree River in Lexington and Richland Counties might start causing issues in the Riverland Park Subdivision in Cayce as early as Thursday afternoon. In Calhoun, Lexington, and Richland Counties, parts of the Carolina Eastman facility and homes in Sandy Run subdivision could be affected by Wednesday morning. - For Fairfield, Kershaw, and Lexington Counties, the Wateree River might cause problems near Beaver Creek as early as Wednesday morning. Flooding can be dangerous. It's crucial to stay informed and take safety precautions.