Station Name: LAKE MURRAY NEAR COLUMBIA, SC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 354 feet

Nearest Address:
N Lake Dr
Columbia, SC 29212
Lexington County

GPS Coordinates: 34.052093, -81.22065329

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Advisory issued August 5 at 3:54PM EDT until August 5 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

Effective: Wed August 5, 2026, 7:54 PM
Expires: Wed August 5, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...West Central Lexington County in central South Carolina... * WHEN...Until 600 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 354 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Batesburg-Leesville, Gilbert, Summit, Murray, Fredonia, South Shore Marina, Hollow Creek Public Park, Cedar Grove Fire Station, Oswald Park, Camp Kinard, Siesta Cove Marina and Kneece. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Most flooding deaths occur in vehicles. Never drive through a flooded roadway or around barricades. Turn around, don't drown.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 5 at 4:00PM EDT until August 5 at 4:45PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

Effective: Wed August 5, 2026, 8:00 PM
Expires: Wed August 5, 2026, 8:45 PM

SVRCAE The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southwestern Fairfield County in central South Carolina... Northern Lexington County in central South Carolina... Northwestern Richland County in central South Carolina... * Until 445 PM EDT. * At 400 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Highway 6 at Lake Murray Dam, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and powerlines. * Locations impacted include... Columbia, Lexington, West Columbia, Irmo, Forest Acres, Springdale, St. Andrews, Highway 6 at Lake Murray Dam, Red Bank, Dentsville, Oak Grove, Arcadia Lakes, Fairfield County Airport, Columbia International University, Jenkinsville, Killian, Harbison State Forest, Riverbanks Zoo, Sesquicentennial State Park, and Ballentine. This includes the following highways... Interstate 126 between mile markers 0 and 3. Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 45 and 78. Interstate 26 between mile markers 90 and 111. Interstate 77 between mile markers 16 and 28.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Severe thunderstorms can produce large capsizing waves and frequent lightning. If on or near Lake Murray move away from the water and take shelter!

Special Weather Statement issued August 5 at 3:58PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

Effective: Wed August 5, 2026, 7:58 PM
Expires: Wed August 5, 2026, 8:45 PM

At 358 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Highway 6 at Lake Murray Dam, moving northeast at 15 mph. ...Boaters on Lake Murray Should Seek Safe Harbor... HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Columbia, Lexington, West Columbia, Cayce, Irmo, Forest Acres, Springdale, St. Andrews, Dentsville, Oak Grove, Highway 6 at Lake Murray Dam, Red Bank, Arcadia Lakes, Columbia International University, Jenkinsville, Harbison State Forest, Sesquicentennial State Park, West Columbia Riverwalk, Dreher Island State Park, and Five Points. This includes the following highways... Interstate 126 between mile markers 0 and 3. Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 41 and 77. Interstate 26 between mile markers 89 and 112. Interstate 77 between mile markers 13 and 22.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.