Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 18 at 9:00PM EDT until September 20 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 18, 2024 - 6:00pm
Expires:
September 19, 2024 - 9:00am
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 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 8:30 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 13.8 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:30 PM EDT Wednesday was 13.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late Friday morning and continue falling to 7.7 feet Monday
evening.
- 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.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
The next statement will be issued Thursday afternoon at noon EDT.
Area Description:
Duplin, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC