NWS Wilmington Issues Flood Watch for Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina
The National Weather Service in Wilmington, North Carolina, has issued a Flood Watch effective until 11:00 AM EDT on October 11 for parts of southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. Heavy rainfall from tropical moisture continues to create a risk of flash flooding across the region.
The alert was issued at 2:02 AM EDT on October 11. In southeast North Carolina, the watch covers Columbus County as well as coastal and inland areas of Brunswick, New Hanover, and Pender counties. In northeast South Carolina, affected regions include Central Horry, Coastal Georgetown, Coastal Horry, Inland Georgetown, and Northern Horry.
Tropical moisture moving across the area is bringing showers and thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rain. Forecasts indicate additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches, with the highest totals likely in the Cape Fear area. Some localized areas could receive up to 6 inches of rain during thunderstorms.
Excessive runoff from the rainfall may lead to the flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying or flood-prone areas. The National Weather Service notes that flood hazards are particularly difficult to recognize at night.