Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 16 at 7:37AM EDT until September 16 at 1:30PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 16, 2024 - 4:37am
Expires:
September 16, 2024 - 10:30am
Description:
FFWILM
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Eastern Brunswick County in southeastern North Carolina...
Southern New Hanover County in southeastern North Carolina...
* Until 130 PM EDT.
* At 737 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Wilmington, Leland, Oak Island, Carolina Beach, Wrightsville
Beach, Kure Beach, Holden Beach, Caswell Beach, Bald Head Island,
Snows Cut, Yaupon Beach, South Masonboro Island, Ocean Crest Pier,
North Masonboro Island, Johnny Mercer Pier, Boiling Spring Lakes,
St. James, Southport, Mill Creek and Winnabow.
Instruction:
Dangerous flooding from heavy rainfall can be expected, especially
near poor drainage areas and other flood prone locations. It is
harder to recognize flood dangers at night, as it will be difficult
to determine the depth of the water. Roads may be damaged or washed
away. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. If flooding is observed,
then turn around, don't drown.
Area Description:
Brunswick, NC; New Hanover, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC