Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 16 at 9:51PM EDT until September 16 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 16, 2024 - 6:51pm
Expires:
September 16, 2024 - 8:00pm
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 1100 PM EDT.
* At 951 PM EDT, the public reported flash flooding in Eastern
Brunswick and Southern New Hanover Counties. Between 9 and 15
inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no
additional rainfall is expected. Flash flooding is already
occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Public reported.
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...
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:
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.
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