Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 22 at 8:31AM EDT until August 22 at 10:30AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 5:31am
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 7:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northeastern Brunswick County in southeastern North
Carolina...
New Hanover County in southeastern North Carolina...
Southeastern Pender County in southeastern North Carolina...
* WHEN...Until 1030 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 831 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Wilmington, Leland, Carolina Beach, Wrightsville Beach, Surf
City, Figure Eight Island, Johnny Mercer Pier, Rich Inlet, North
Masonboro Island, South Masonboro Island, Snows Cut, Hampstead,
Topsail Beach, Murrayville, Bayshore, Porters Neck, Ogden, Cape
Fear Community College North Campus, Kings Grant and Mayfaire.
- weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Brunswick, NC; New Hanover, NC; Pender, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov