Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 15 at 2:44PM EDT until August 15 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 11:44am
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Central New Hanover County in southeastern North
Carolina...
* WHEN...Until 545 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 244 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding.
Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, North Masonboro Island, South
Masonboro Island, University Of North Carolina At Wilmington,
Masonboro, Seagate, Windemere, Mayfaire, Kings Grant, Landfall,
Silver Lake, Myrtle Grove, Ogden, Bayshore, Cape Fear Hospital
and New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
- weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
New Hanover, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov