Flash Flood Warning

Locations Affected

Wilmington, NC ∙ Myrtle Grove, NC ∙ Burgaw, NC ∙ Boiling Spring Lakes, NC ∙ Kure Beach, NC ∙ Bayshore, NC ∙ Hampstead, NC ∙ Blue Clay Farms, NC ∙ Watha, NC ∙ Winnabow, NC

Full Alert Message

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Flash Flood Warning National Weather Service Wilmington NC 1059 PM EDT Wed Aug 7 2024 The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Brunswick County in southeastern North Carolina... New Hanover County in southeastern North Carolina... Pender County in southeastern North Carolina... * Until 200 AM EDT. * At 1059 PM EDT, the public and emergency management agencies reported flash flooding across the warned area. Between 3 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Public reported. 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... Wilmington, Leland, Carolina Beach, Burgaw, Wrightsville Beach, Kure Beach, Surf City, Figure Eight Island, Rich Inlet, North Masonboro Island, South Masonboro Island, Snows Cut, Hampstead, Boiling Spring Lakes, Topsail Beach, Rocky Point, Castle Hayne, Ashton, Long Creek and Cape Fear Community College North Campus. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dangerous flooding from heavy rainfall can be expected, especially near poor drainage areas and other flood prone locations. It is harder to recognize flood dangers at night, as it will be difficult to determine the depth of the water. Roads may be damaged or washed away. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. If flooding is observed, then turn around, don't drown. && LAT...LON 3437 7824 3440 7826 3447 7818 3450 7825 3454 7827 3472 7811 3472 7768 3448 7758 3444 7752 3434 7766 3423 7778 3414 7784 3392 7794 3396 7796 3397 7802 3411 7815 3426 7815 3430 7802 3437 7815 3435 7820 FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED

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