Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 17 at 9:07PM EDT until September 21 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 17, 2024 - 6:07pm
Expires:
September 18, 2024 - 9:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended 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 late tonight to early Saturday morning.
* 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 8:30 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 12.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
just after midnight tonight to a crest of 14.0 feet early
Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early
Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
The next statement will be issued Wednesday afternoon at 1215 PM EDT.
Area Description:
Duplin, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC