Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=ilm . The next statement will be issued by late tonight.

The National Weather Service in Wilmington NC has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in North Carolina...South Carolina... Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3 affecting Cumberland and Bladen Counties. Great Pee Dee River At Pee Dee affecting Marion and Florence Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cape Fear River at William O Huske Lock And Dam 3. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon to early Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 45.0 feet, Flood waters will affect lowlands along the east bank of the river with some minor overflow along the west bank. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 35.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 44.9 feet early Saturday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 42.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood