Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 6 at 6:38PM EDT until September 6 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 3:38pm
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Northeastern New Hanover County in southeastern North
Carolina...
* WHEN...Until 730 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 638 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch 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, Figure Eight Island, Seagate, Landfall,
Mayfaire, Masonboro, Ogden, Bayshore, Myrtle Grove, Porters Neck,
Scotts Hill and Sea Breeze.
- weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
New Hanover, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov