Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast North Carolina, including the following counties, Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus and Pender and northeast South Carolina, including the following county, Horry. * WHEN...Until 500 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 300 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Overall, between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen, but a few isolated areas have recorded 1 to 2 inches of rain, particularly around the Nakina area in Columbus County. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Whiteville, Rowan, Tabor City, Loris, Bethel, Lake Waccamaw, Sandyfield, Hallsboro, Redbug, Crusoe Island, Old Dock, Freeland, Council, Nakina, Emerson, Exum, Elkton, Ash, Bughill and Williams. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood