Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 25 at 12:13PM EDT until July 25 at 2:15PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 25, 2026 - 9:13am
Expires:
July 25, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
At 1213 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated that shower and thunderstorm
activity has weakened across the warned area resulting in lower
rainfall rates. However, in addition to the 2 to 3 inches that has
already fallen, an additional 0.5 to 1 inch remain possible across
the warned area. In addition, water will continue to pool into
low-lying flood prone locations well after the heavy rain ends. As a
result the Flash Flood Warning will remain in effect until 215 PM
EDT.
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:
Dangerous 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: