If you want to see the latest on Congaree River flooding below Cayce, all you need is an smartphone with an internet connection. The U.S. Geological Survey has installed a live, interactive camera at Congaree River below Cayce. The camera lets viewers see current conditions in real time.

The amount of water in the Congaree River is approaching historic levels as water from the Upstate and North Carolina makes its way downstream.

The Columbia area is watching its rivers today, as water dumped by Hurricane Helene makes its way to the area. As officials and residents continue to watch the water, the area also takes stock of its recovery efforts and what remains to be done following a hurricane that left 27 dead,

It looks like the Congaree River will crest slightly lower than it did during the “1,000 year flood” of 2015, but some low-lying residences are still feeling impacts. West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles said Monday morning the city is being told that the river has crested at about 30.