Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 18 at 12:12PM EDT until September 21 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 18, 2024 - 9:12am
Expires:
September 19, 2024 - 12:15am
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 occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Northeast Cape Fear River near Chinquapin.
* WHEN...Until 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 11:30 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 13.7 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:30 AM EDT Wednesday was 13.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.0
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage Friday evening.
- 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 late tonight at 315 AM EDT.
Area Description:
Duplin, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC