Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 17 at 10:18AM EDT until September 20 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 17, 2024 - 7:18am
Expires:
September 17, 2024 - 10:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Northeast Cape Fear River Near Chinquapin affecting Duplin County.
For the North East Cape Fear River...including Chinquapin...Minor
flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Northeast Cape Fear River near Chinquapin.
* WHEN...From Wednesday morning to early Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Low land flooding adjacent to the river
and its tributaries is expected. River access docks are impacted
as well.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 9.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tomorrow morning to a crest of 13.8 feet early Thursday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges,
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream,
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route
over higher ground.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 130 AM EDT.
Area Description:
Duplin, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC