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WGUS52 KILM 212256
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
656 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
West Central Columbus County in southeastern North Carolina...
* Until 915 PM EDT.
* At 656 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2.5 and 4.5 inches of
rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Whiteville, Chadbourn, Southeastern Community College, Williams,
Sidney, Clarendon, Redbug, Hallsboro, Brunswick and Cerro Gordo.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Dangerous flooding from heavy rainfall can be expected, especially
near poor drainage areas and other flood prone locations. It is
harder to recognize flood dangers at night, as it will be difficult
to determine the depth of the water. Roads may be damaged or washed
away. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. If flooding is observed,
then turn around, don't drown.
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LAT...LON 3433 7893 3435 7881 3433 7868 3433 7851
3418 7873 3419 7885
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
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