7/17/2025 10:47:00 AM until 7/18/2025 5:00:00 AM

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 late tonight.

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North Carolina... Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3 affecting Cumberland and Bladen Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cape Fear River at William O Huske Lock And Dam 3. * WHEN...Until Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 42.0 feet, Water levels will top the navigational lock and equipment must be removed. Minor flooding will occur on land adjacent to the east bank of the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 41.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 42.7 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 42.0 feet. - weather.gov/safety/flood