Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov/wfo/ilm . The next statement will be issued by Wednesday afternoon.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina... Cape Fear River At Elizabethtown affecting Bladen County. Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3 affecting Cumberland and Bladen Counties. Lumber River Near Lumberton affecting Robeson County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cape Fear River at William O Huske Lock And Dam 3. * WHEN...Until Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 50.0 feet, Extensive lowland flooding will occur along the river. The wildlife boat ramp at Tar Heel Ferry Road will likely be inaccessible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 49.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Thursday evening and continue falling to 41.0 feet Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 42.0 feet. - weather.gov/safety/flood