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WGUS72 KILM 251613
FFSILM

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1213 PM EDT Sat Jul 25 2026

NCC017-047-251815-
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Bladen NC-Columbus NC-
1213 PM EDT Sat Jul 25 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON FOR SOUTHERN BLADEN AND NORTHERN COLUMBUS COUNTIES...

At 1213 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated that shower and thunderstorm
activity has weakened across the warned area resulting in lower
rainfall rates. However, in addition to the 2 to 3 inches that has
already fallen, an additional 0.5 to 1 inch remain possible across
the warned area. In addition, water will continue to pool into
low-lying flood prone locations well after the heavy rain ends. As a
result the Flash Flood Warning will remain in effect until 215 PM
EDT.

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, Lake Waccamaw, Sandyfield, Hallsboro,
  Emerson, Elkton, Redbug, Council, Southeastern Community College,
  Carvers, Kelly, Evergreen, Bolton, East Arcadia, and Cerro Gordo.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dangerous flooding from heavy rainfall can be expected, especially
near poor drainage areas and other flood prone locations. 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 3447 7885 3448 7884 3448 7827 3444 7824
      3433 7830 3429 7855 3433 7900 3444 7892

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

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SRP