Columbia officials say they are not concerned about the Columbia Water system, which provides drinking water to more than 400,000 people across the Midlands. Despite high water levels in the Congaree and Broad rivers, there is no threat to drinking water in Columbia, City Manager Teresa Wilson stressed during a press briefing Monday.

The Congaree River is nearing a crest of 31 feet as water from the Upstate and North Carolina makes its way downstream – levels not seen since the 2015 flood.

Cayce and West Columbia brace for more storm damage from Hurricane Helene's aftermath. The Congaree River, which spread through parts of Cayce and West Columbia

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.

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.