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River Flood Warning 21, NWS Wilmington, NC

September 12, 2017Horry County, South Carolina

NWS Wilmington, NC issued this river flood warning at Sep 12, 2017, 3:13 AM EDT for Horry County, South Carolina. It took effect at Sep 12, 2017, 6:01 AM EDT. It was in force for 6 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Sep 12, 2017, 3:13 AM EDT (07:13 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 12, 2017, 6:01 AM EDT
Expired
Sep 17, 2017, 7:39 PM EDT
In force
6 days
Issued by
NWS Wilmington, NC
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

County Horry County, SC

The radar

The Wilmington radar (KLTX), 55 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:16 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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The river

Written for the forecast point Waccamaw River near Conway (CNWS1). The gauge peaked at 11.58 ft at Sep 14, 2017, 2:00 PM EDT.

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Action stage
10 ft
Minor stage
11 ft
Moderate stage
12 ft
Major stage
14 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02110704, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

The text

As transmitted.

816 
WGUS42 KILM 120713
FLWILM
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
313 AM EDT Tue Sep 12 2017

...The National Weather Service in Wilmington NC has issued a Flood Warning for 
the following river in South Carolina...

  Waccamaw At Conway affecting Horry County

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People with interests along the river should take the necessary precautions to 
protect life and property from the flood waters.

Additional information is available on our website at weather.gov/ilm under the 
"Rivers and Lakes" link.

&&

SCC051-122313-
/O.NEW.KILM.FL.W.0021.170912T1001Z-000000T0000Z/
/CNWS1.1.ER.170912T1001Z.170914T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
313 AM EDT Tue Sep 12 2017

The National Weather Service in Wilmington NC has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Waccamaw At Conway.
* until further notice.
* At 2:15 AM Tuesday the stage was 10.81 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* The river is forecast to rise above flood stage by this morning and continue to
  rise to near 11.7 feet by early Thursday morning.
* At 12.0 feet...Flooding will worsen in the Lees Landing, Riverfront 
  South, Pitch Landing and Savannah Bluff communities. Flood waters will begin 
  to affect homes north of Conway on Riverside Drive. Swamps will be heavily 
  flooded.

&&

LAT...LON 3391 7892 3382 7886 3379 7900 3371 7900
          3371 7911 3385 7908         

$$

47
11 follow-up statements
298 
WGUS82 KILM 121523
FLSILM
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1123 AM EDT Tue Sep 12 2017

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers...

  Waccamaw At Conway affecting Horry County SC

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People with interests along the river should take the necessary precautions to 
protect life and property from the flood waters.

Additional information is available on our website at weather.gov/ilm under the 
"Rivers and Lakes" link.

&&

SCC051-130723-
/O.CON.KILM.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CNWS1.1.ER.170912T1235Z.170913T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1123 AM EDT Tue Sep 12 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Waccamaw At Conway.
* until further notice.
* At 11:15 AM Tuesday the stage was 11.09 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 11.3 feet by Friday morning 
  then begin falling.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet...Water will begin to cause minor flooding of yards and a
  few roads in the Lees Landing, Pitch Landing, Savannah Bluff, and Riverfront 
  South communities. Overflow of vast uninhabited swamp and natural boat 
  landings will occur.

&&

LAT...LON 3391 7892 3382 7886 3379 7900 3371 7900
          3371 7911 3385 7908         

$$

04
502 
WGUS82 KILM 131348
FLSILM
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
948 AM EDT Wed Sep 13 2017

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers...

  Waccamaw At Conway affecting Horry County SC

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People with interests along the river should take the necessary precautions to 
protect life and property from the flood waters.

Additional information is available on our website at weather.gov/ilm under the 
"Rivers and Lakes" link.

&&

SCC051-140548-
/O.CON.KILM.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CNWS1.1.ER.170912T1235Z.170913T1315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
948 AM EDT Wed Sep 13 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Waccamaw At Conway.
* until further notice.
* At 9:15 AM Wednesday the stage was 11.43 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to a stage of 11.3 feet by tomorrow
  morning.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet...Water will begin to cause minor flooding of yards and a
  few roads in the Lees Landing, Pitch Landing, Savannah Bluff, and Riverfront 
  South communities. Overflow of vast uninhabited swamp and natural boat 
  landings will occur.

&&

LAT...LON 3391 7892 3382 7886 3379 7900 3371 7900
          3371 7911 3385 7908         

$$

04
616 
WGUS82 KILM 140202
FLSILM
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1002 PM EDT Wed Sep 13 2017

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers...

  Waccamaw At Conway affecting Horry County SC

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People with interests along the river should take the necessary precautions to 
protect life and property from the flood waters.

Additional information is available on our website at weather.gov/ilm under the 
"Rivers and Lakes" link.

&&

SCC051-141802-
/O.CON.KILM.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CNWS1.1.ER.170912T1235Z.170914T0100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1002 PM EDT Wed Sep 13 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Waccamaw At Conway.
* until further notice.
* At  9:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 11.51 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to a stage of 11.4 feet by Friday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Flooding will worsen in the Lees Landing, Riverfront 
  South, Pitch Landing and Savannah Bluff communities. Flood waters will begin 
  to affect homes north of Conway on Riverside Drive. Swamps will be heavily 
  flooded.

&&

LAT...LON 3391 7892 3382 7886 3379 7900 3371 7900
          3371 7911 3385 7908         

$$
098 
WGUS82 KILM 141419
FLSILM
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1019 AM EDT Thu Sep 14 2017

...The Flood Warning has been extended for the following river...

  Waccamaw At Conway affecting Horry County SC

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People with interests along the river should take the necessary precautions to 
protect life and property from the flood waters.

Additional information is available on our website at weather.gov/ilm under the 
"Rivers and Lakes" link.

&&

SCC051-150619-
/O.EXT.KILM.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-170919T1200Z/
/CNWS1.1.ER.170912T1235Z.170914T1800Z.170919T0600Z.NO/
1019 AM EDT Thu Sep 14 2017

...Flood Warning now in effect until Tuesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Waccamaw At Conway
* until Tuesday morning.
* At 9:15 AM...Thursday the stage was 11.51 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* The river will continue rising to near 11.6 feet by this afternoon.
  The river will fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning.
* At 12.0 feet...Flooding worsens in the Lees Landing, Riverfront 
  South, Pitch Landing and Savannah Bluff communities. Flood waters  
  affect homes north of Conway on Riverside Drive. Swamps will be heavily 
  flooded.

&&

LAT...LON 3391 7892 3382 7886 3379 7900 3371 7900
          3371 7911 3385 7908         

$$

47
366 
WGUS82 KILM 150106
FLSILM
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
906 PM EDT Thu Sep 14 2017

...The Flood Warning has been extended for the following rivers...

  Waccamaw At Conway affecting Horry County SC

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People with interests along the river should take the necessary precautions to 
protect life and property from the flood waters.

Additional information is available on our website at weather.gov/ilm under the 
"Rivers and Lakes" link.

&&

SCC051-151706-
/O.EXT.KILM.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-170919T0600Z/
/CNWS1.1.ER.170912T1235Z.170914T1800Z.170919T0000Z.NO/
906 PM EDT Thu Sep 14 2017

...Flood Warning now in effect until late Monday night...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Waccamaw At Conway.
* until late Monday night.
* At  8:15 PM Thursday the stage was 11.54 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall and get below flood stage by Monday
  evening.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Flooding will worsen in the Lees Landing, Riverfront 
  South, Pitch Landing and Savannah Bluff communities. Flood waters will begin 
  to affect homes north of Conway on Riverside Drive. Swamps will be heavily 
  flooded.

&&

LAT...LON 3391 7892 3382 7886 3379 7900 3371 7900
          3371 7911 3385 7908         

$$
501 
WGUS82 KILM 151412
FLSILM
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1012 AM EDT Fri Sep 15 2017

...The Flood Warning has been extended for the following river...

  Waccamaw At Conway affecting Horry County SC

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People with interests along the river should take the necessary precautions to 
protect life and property from the flood waters.

Additional information is available on our website at weather.gov/ilm under the 
"Rivers and Lakes" link.

&&

SCC051-160612-
/O.EXT.KILM.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-170919T0000Z/
/CNWS1.1.ER.170912T1235Z.170914T1800Z.170918T1800Z.NO/
1012 AM EDT Fri Sep 15 2017

...Flood Warning now in effect until Monday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Waccamaw At Conway
* until Monday evening.
* At 9:15 AM Friday...the stage was 11.43 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* The river will continue to fall...falling below flood stage by early 
  Monday afternoon.
* At 11.0 feet...Water causes minor flooding of yards and a few roads in
  the Lees Landing, Pitch Landing, Savannah Bluff, and Riverfront 
  South communities. Overflow of vast uninhabited swamp and natural boat 
  landings occurs.

&&

LAT...LON 3391 7892 3382 7886 3379 7900 3371 7900
          3371 7911 3385 7908         

$$

47
378 
WGUS82 KILM 160127
FLSILM
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
927 PM EDT Fri Sep 15 2017

...The Flood Warning has been extended for the following rivers...

  Waccamaw At Conway affecting Horry County SC

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People with interests along the river should take the necessary precautions to 
protect life and property from the flood waters.

Additional information is available on our website at weather.gov/ilm under the 
"Rivers and Lakes" link.

&&

SCC051-161727-
/O.EXT.KILM.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-170918T1800Z/
/CNWS1.1.ER.170912T1235Z.170914T1800Z.170918T1200Z.NO/
927 PM EDT Fri Sep 15 2017

...Flood Warning now in effect until Monday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Waccamaw At Conway.
* until Monday afternoon.
* At  9:15 PM Friday the stage was 11.30 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall and get below flood stage by Monday
  morning.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet...Water will begin to cause minor flooding of yards and a
  few roads in the Lees Landing, Pitch Landing, Savannah Bluff, and Riverfront 
  South communities. Overflow of vast uninhabited swamp and natural boat 
  landings will occur.

&&

LAT...LON 3391 7892 3382 7886 3379 7900 3371 7900
          3371 7911 3385 7908         

$$
393 
WGUS82 KILM 161348
FLSILM
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
948 AM EDT Sat Sep 16 2017

...The Flood Warning has been extended for the following river...

  Waccamaw At Conway affecting Horry County SC

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People with interests along the river should take the necessary precautions to 
protect life and property from the flood waters.

Additional information is available on our website at weather.gov/ilm under the 
"Rivers and Lakes" link.

&&

SCC051-170548-
/O.EXT.KILM.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-170918T0600Z/
/CNWS1.1.ER.170912T1235Z.170914T1800Z.170918T0000Z.NO/
948 AM EDT Sat Sep 16 2017

...Flood Warning now in effect until late Sunday night...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Waccamaw At Conway
* until late Sunday night.
* At 9:15 AM Saturday the stage was 11.21 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by tomorrow evening.
* At 11.0 feet...Water will cause minor flooding of yards and a
  few roads in the Lees Landing, Pitch Landing, Savannah Bluff, and Riverfront 
  South communities. Overflow of vast uninhabited swamp and natural boat 
  landings occurs.

&&

LAT...LON 3391 7892 3382 7886 3379 7900 3371 7900
          3371 7911 3385 7908         

$$

47
056 
WGUS82 KILM 170130
FLSILM
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
930 PM EDT Sat Sep 16 2017

...The Flood Warning has been extended for the following rivers...

  Waccamaw At Conway affecting Horry County SC

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People with interests along the river should take the necessary precautions to 
protect life and property from the flood waters.

Additional information is available on our website at weather.gov/ilm under the 
"Rivers and Lakes" link.

&&

SCC051-171730-
/O.EXT.KILM.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-170918T0000Z/
/CNWS1.1.ER.170912T1235Z.170914T1800Z.170917T1800Z.NO/
930 PM EDT Sat Sep 16 2017

...Flood Warning now in effect until Sunday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Waccamaw At Conway.
* until Sunday evening.
* At  9:15 PM Saturday the stage was 11.09 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall and get below flood stage by early 
  tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet...Water will begin to cause minor flooding of yards and a
  few roads in the Lees Landing, Pitch Landing, Savannah Bluff, and Riverfront 
  South communities. Overflow of vast uninhabited swamp and natural boat 
  landings will occur.

&&

LAT...LON 3391 7892 3382 7886 3379 7900 3371 7900
          3371 7911 3385 7908         

$$

RAN
660 
WGUS82 KILM 171401
FLSILM
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1001 AM EDT Sun Sep 17 2017

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river...

  Waccamaw At Conway affecting Horry County SC

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People with interests along the river should take the necessary precautions to 
protect life and property from the flood waters.

Additional information is available on our website at weather.gov/ilm under the 
"Rivers and Lakes" link.

&&

SCC051-180000-
/O.CON.KILM.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-170918T0000Z/
/CNWS1.1.ER.170912T1235Z.170914T1800Z.170917T1800Z.NO/
1001 AM EDT Sun Sep 17 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Waccamaw At Conway.
* until this evening.
* At 9:15 AM Sunday the stage was 11.00 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* The river will continue to fall and fall below flood stage by this afternoon.
* At 11.0 feet...Water will begin to cause minor flooding of yards and a
  few roads in the Lees Landing, Pitch Landing, Savannah Bluff, and Riverfront 
  South communities. Overflow of vast uninhabited swamp and natural boat 
  landings will occur.

&&

LAT...LON 3391 7892 3382 7886 3379 7900 3371 7900
          3371 7911 3385 7908         

$$

47
428 
WGUS82 KILM 172340
FLSILM
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
739 PM EDT Sun Sep 17 2017

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers...

  Waccamaw At Conway affecting Horry County SC

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People with interests along the river should take the necessary precautions to 
protect life and property from the flood waters.

Additional information is available on our website at weather.gov/ilm under the 
"Rivers and Lakes" link.

&&

SCC051-180009-
/O.CAN.KILM.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-170918T0000Z/
/CNWS1.1.ER.170912T1235Z.170914T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
739 PM EDT Sun Sep 17 2017

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Waccamaw At Conway.
* At  7:15 PM Sunday the stage was 10.94 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will slowly fall to 10.9 feet by tomorrow morning and 
  continue to slowly fall through the week.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet...Water will begin to cause minor flooding of yards and a
  few roads in the Lees Landing, Pitch Landing, Savannah Bluff, and Riverfront 
  South communities. Overflow of vast uninhabited swamp and natural boat 
  landings will occur.

&&

LAT...LON 3391 7892 3382 7886 3379 7900 3371 7900
          3371 7911 3385 7908         

$$

RAN

The office that day

Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 11, 9:43 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningILM47 min
Sep 11, 10:03 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningILM27 min
Sep 11, 10:18 PM EDTTornado WarningILMGeorgetown, Horry27 min
Sep 11, 10:37 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningILM38 min
Sep 11, 11:26 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningILMHorry34 min
Sep 12, 1:16 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryILMHorry119 min
Sep 12, 3:00 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryILMDillon, Horry3 hr
Sep 12, 4:11 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryILM26 hr
Sep 12, 5:17 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningILM28 min
Sep 12, 7:09 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningILM111 min

Nearby

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.