Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 17 at 9:43AM EDT until September 21 at 6:41PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2024 - 6:43am
Expires:
September 18, 2024 - 12:45am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Wilmington NC has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in North Carolina...
Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3 affecting
Bladen and Cumberland Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Cape Fear River at William O Huske Lock And Dam 3.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 50.0 feet, Extensive lowland flooding will occur
along the river. The wildlife boat ramp at Tar Heel Ferry Road
will likely be inaccessible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 38.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this afternoon to a crest of 50.2 feet early Thursday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday
morning.
- Flood stage is 42.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=ilm .
The next statement will be issued by late tonight.
Area Description:
Bladen, NC; Cumberland, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC