Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 22 at 10:14AM EDT until September 23 at 4:01AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 22, 2024 - 7:14am
Expires:
September 23, 2024 - 1:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North
Carolina...South Carolina...
Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3 affecting
Cumberland and Bladen Counties.
Northeast Cape Fear River Near Burgaw affecting Pender County.
Waccamaw River near Longs affecting Columbus, Horry and Brunswick
Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Waccamaw River near Freeland affecting Columbus and Brunswick
Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Cape Fear River at William O Huske Lock And Dam 3.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 42.0 feet, Water levels will top the navigational
lock and equipment must be removed. Minor flooding will occur on
land adjacent to the east bank of the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 41.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain near minor flood
stage through this afternoon before starting to fall to 35.9
feet Friday 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.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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