Weather Alert in North Carolina
Flood Warning issued August 13 at 9:12PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
AREAS AFFECTED: Brunswick, NC; Columbus, NC; Horry, SC
DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North Carolina... Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3 affecting Bladen and Cumberland Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina...North Carolina... Waccamaw River At Conway affecting Horry County. Waccamaw River near Longs affecting Columbus, Horry and Brunswick Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Waccamaw River near Longs. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, A few homes may be isolated by flood waters near the river at the end of Big Gutter Lane and Doodle Hill Lane. Flooding on Red Bluff Road worsens. The end of Vera Lane may be isolated by flood waters. Aberdeen Country Club parking lot may flood. In North Carolina, River Road in Pireway may begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 12.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.7 feet early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov/wfo/ilm . The next statement will be issued by Thursday afternoon.
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