Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Flooding is occurring. Most flood related deaths occur in
automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered roads.
Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov/wfo/ilm .
The next statement will be issued by Sunday afternoon.
The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3 affecting
Cumberland and Bladen Counties.
Lumber River Near Lumberton affecting Robeson County.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South
Carolina...
Little Pee Dee River At Galivants Ferry affecting Horry and
Marion Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Cape Fear River at William O Huske Lock And Dam 3.
* WHEN...Until late Tuesday 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 8:00 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 43.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Monday afternoon and continue falling to 39.8 feet Thursday
evening.
- Flood stage is 42.0 feet.
- weather.gov/safety/flood