Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges,
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream,
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route
over higher ground.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov/wfo/ilm .
The next statement will be issued by this evening.
The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Lumber River Near Lumberton affecting Robeson County.
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in South
Carolina...
Little Pee Dee River At Galivants Ferry affecting Marion and
Horry Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Lumber River near Lumberton.
* WHEN...Until Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Flood waters will affect yards in the
Pines area, Coxs Pond area, and along River Road. Additional
residential property will be affected between the Pepsi plant and
the river on the east side of Lumberton.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:35 PM EDT Monday the stage was 14.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Friday morning and continue falling to 12.2 feet
Saturday evening.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- weather.gov/safety/flood