Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 16 at 3:55PM EDT until September 16 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 16, 2024 - 12:55pm
Expires:
September 16, 2024 - 4:00pm
Description:
FFWILM
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northeastern Brunswick County in southeastern North Carolina...
East Central Columbus County in southeastern North Carolina...
New Hanover County in southeastern North Carolina...
Southwestern Pender County in southeastern North Carolina...
* Until 700 PM EDT.
* At 355 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Additional rainfall amounts of
1 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, Wrightsville Beach, North Masonboro Island,
Johnny Mercer Pier, South Masonboro Island, Figure Eight Island,
Northwest, Phoenix, Montague, The Borough, Long Creek,
Wrightsboro, Currie, Batarora, Hightsville, Castle Hayne,
Wilmington International Airport, Malpass Corner and Point Caswell.
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; Columbus, NC; New Hanover, NC; Pender, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC