Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 16 at 1:20PM EDT until September 16 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 16, 2024 - 10:20am
Expires:
September 16, 2024 - 5:45pm
Description:
FFWILM
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Brunswick County in southeastern North Carolina...
South Central New Hanover County in southeastern North Carolina...
* Until 845 PM EDT Monday.
* At 120 PM EDT, the public reported flash flooding in Eastern
Brunswick and Southern New Hanover Counties. Between 8 and 15
inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Public reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Oak Island, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, Holden Beach, Caswell
Beach, Bald Head Island, Yaupon Beach, Ocean Crest Pier, Snows
Cut, South Masonboro Island, Boiling Spring Lakes, St. James,
Southport, Mill Creek, Winnabow, Town Creek, Long Beach, Bishop,
Brunswick County Community College Main Campus and Fort Fisher.
Instruction:
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause dangerous flooding,
especially near creeks and streams, drainage ditches, and low-lying
flood prone areas. Turn around, don't drown if you encounter a
flooded road. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Stay away from
storm drains, culverts, creeks, and streams. Water levels can rise
rapidly and sweep you away.
Area Description:
Brunswick, NC; New Hanover, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC