Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 25 at 11:12AM EDT until July 25 at 2:15PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 25, 2026 - 8:12am
Expires:
July 25, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
FFWILM
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southern Bladen County in southeastern North Carolina...
Northern Columbus County in southeastern North Carolina...
* Until 215 PM EDT.
* At 1112 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated numerous showers and
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between
1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of
1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is
ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Whiteville, Chadbourn, Lake Waccamaw, Sandyfield, Hallsboro,
Emerson, Elkton, Redbug, Council, Southeastern Community College,
Carvers, Kelly, Evergreen, Bolton, East Arcadia, and Cerro Gordo.
Instruction:
Flash flooding from heavy rainfall can be expected, especially near
poor drainage areas and other flood prone locations. Roads may be
damaged or washed away. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. If
flooding is observed, then turn around, don't drown.
Area Description:
Bladen, NC; Columbus, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender: