Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 4 at 9:05PM EDT until October 10 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 4, 2024 - 6:05pm
Expires:
October 5, 2024 - 12:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South
Carolina...
Waccamaw River At Conway affecting Horry County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South
Carolina...
Great Pee Dee River At Pee Dee affecting Marion and Florence
Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Waccamaw River at Conway.
* WHEN...Until early Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Water will begin to cause minor flooding
of yards and a few roads in the Lees Landing, Pitch Landing,
Savannah Bluff, and Riverfront South communities. Areas along
Waccamaw CIR and Riverside DR may also begin to flood. Low areas
along Gray Oaks Drive may begin to flood. Access to Hidden River
RD may be cutoff. Overflow of vast uninhabited swamp and natural
boat landings will occur.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 PM EDT Friday the stage was 11.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Wednesday morning and continue falling to 10.9 feet Wednesday
evening.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=ilm .
The next statement will be issued by Saturday afternoon.
Area Description:
Horry, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC