Weather Alert in North Carolina
Flood Warning issued August 12 at 10:20AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
AREAS AFFECTED: Brunswick, NC; Columbus, NC
DESCRIPTION: ...The National Weather Service in Wilmington NC has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in North Carolina...South Carolina... Waccamaw River near Longs affecting Brunswick, Columbus and Horry Counties. Waccamaw River near Freeland affecting Brunswick and Columbus Counties. Waccamaw River At Conway affecting Horry County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Waccamaw River near Freeland. * WHEN...From this evening until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Water will continue to spread out of its banks and into swamps along the river and some yards near the river may begin to flood. This includes areas along Rivergate Drive, the end of Reaves Ferry Road near Nakina, the end of Mosquito Rd NW, Kingtown Road, and Crusoe Island Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 14.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening and continue rising to a crest of 15.1 feet tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov/wfo/ilm . The next statement will be issued by late tonight.
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