Alert archive / North Carolina / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 30, NWS Wilmington, NC
NWS Wilmington, NC issued this river flood warning at Mar 29, 2021, 9:13 PM EDT for Bladen County, Cumberland County, North Carolina. It took effect at Mar 30, 2021, 9:03 PM EDT. It was in force for 3 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 29, 2021, 9:13 PM EDT (01:13 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 30, 2021, 9:03 PM EDT
- Expired
- Apr 2, 2021, 10:25 PM EDT
- In force
- 3 days
- Issued by
- NWS Wilmington, NC
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Bladen County, NC, Cumberland County, NC
The radar
The Raleigh/Durham radar (KRAX), 98 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:11 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The river
Written for the forecast point Cape Fear River at W.O. Huske Lock (STPN7). The gauge peaked at 10.17 ft at Mar 31, 2021, 4:00 AM EDT.
- Action stage
- 41 ft
- Minor stage
- 42 ft
- Moderate stage
- 55 ft
- Major stage
- 65 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02105500, 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.
814
WGUS42 KILM 300113
FLWILM
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
913 PM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021
...The National Weather Service in Wilmington NC has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in North Carolina...
Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3 affecting
Bladen and Cumberland Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.
php?wfo=ilm
The next statement will be issued by Tuesday morning.
&&
NCC017-051-301915-
/O.NEW.KILM.FL.W.0030.210401T0430Z-210403T0225Z/
/STPN7.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
913 PM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3.
* From late Wednesday night to Friday evening.
* At 8:00 PM EDT Monday the stage was 40.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 42.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise to 41.0 feet early tomorrow
afternoon. It will then fall to 40.9 feet and begin rising again
early Wednesday morning. It will rise above flood stage early
Thursday morning and continue to rise to 42.6 feet Thursday
evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Friday morning.
* Impact...At 42.0 feet, Water levels will top the navigational lock
and equipment must be removed. Minor flooding will occur on land
adjacent to the east bank of the river.
&&
LAT...LON 3495 7887 3495 7875 3478 7874 3472 7865
3465 7872 3474 7884
$$
SHK6 follow-up statements
827
WGUS82 KILM 301412
FLSILM
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1012 AM EDT Tue Mar 30 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...South Carolina...
Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3 affecting
Bladen and Cumberland Counties.
Great Pee Dee River At Pee Dee affecting Marion and Florence
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.
php?wfo=ilm
The next statement will be issued by this evening.
&&
NCC017-051-310815-
/O.EXT.KILM.FL.W.0030.210401T0430Z-210403T0224Z/
/STPN7.1.ER.210401T0430Z.210401T1800Z.210402T1424Z.NO/
1012 AM EDT Tue Mar 30 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Friday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3.
* From late Wednesday night to Friday evening.
* At 9:00 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 41.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 42.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
Thursday morning to a crest of 42.6 feet early Thursday afternoon.
It will then fall below flood stage late Friday morning.
* Impact...At 42.0 feet, Water levels will top the navigational lock
and equipment must be removed. Minor flooding will occur on land
adjacent to the east bank of the river.
&&
LAT...LON 3495 7887 3495 7875 3478 7874 3472 7865
3465 7872 3474 7884
$$
SCC041-067-310815-
/O.CON.KILM.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/PDES1.1.ER.210328T0440Z.210401T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1012 AM EDT Tue Mar 30 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Great Pee Dee River At Pee Dee.
* Until further notice.
* At 10:00 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 21.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.6 feet
tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Flooding will affect swamp and timberlands
while also disrupting logging operations. Operations will likely
cease and equipment not previously moved will remain trapped. Some
farmland will have minor flooding especially around Britton Neck.
&&
LAT...LON 3424 7962 3424 7950 3400 7945 3385 7932
3385 7944 3398 7957
$$
HDL425
WGUS82 KILM 310103
FLSILM
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
903 PM EDT Tue Mar 30 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3 affecting
Bladen and Cumberland Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South
Carolina...
Great Pee Dee River At Pee Dee affecting Marion and Florence
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.
php?wfo=ilm
The next statement will be issued by Wednesday morning.
&&
NCC017-051-311915-
/O.EXT.KILM.FL.W.0030.210331T0103Z-000000T0000Z/
/STPN7.1.ER.210330T2337Z.210404T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
903 PM EDT Tue Mar 30 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3.
* From this evening until further notice.
* At 8:31 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 42.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 42.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 46.6 feet
Saturday evening.
* Impact...At 47.0 feet, The access road for the wildlife boat ramp
at Tar Heel Ferry Road may begin to flood. Lowland flooding along
the river worsens along both sides of the river.
&&
LAT...LON 3495 7887 3495 7875 3478 7874 3472 7865
3465 7872 3474 7884
$$
SCC041-067-311915-
/O.CON.KILM.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/PDES1.1.ER.210328T0440Z.210401T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
903 PM EDT Tue Mar 30 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Great Pee Dee River At Pee Dee.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:00 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 21.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.6 feet
early Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Flooding will affect swamp and timberlands
while also disrupting logging operations. Operations will likely
cease and equipment not previously moved will remain trapped. Some
farmland will have minor flooding especially around Britton Neck.
&&
LAT...LON 3424 7962 3424 7950 3400 7945 3385 7932
3385 7944 3398 7957
$$
SHK666
WGUS82 KILM 311418
FLSILM
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1018 AM EDT Wed Mar 31 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...South Carolina...
Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3 affecting
Bladen and Cumberland Counties.
Great Pee Dee River At Pee Dee affecting Marion and Florence
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.
php?wfo=ilm
The next statement will be issued by this evening.
&&
NCC017-051-010830-
/O.EXT.KILM.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-210405T1948Z/
/STPN7.1.ER.210330T2337Z.210404T0000Z.210405T0748Z.NO/
1018 AM EDT Wed Mar 31 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Monday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3.
* Until Monday afternoon.
* At 9:00 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 42.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 42.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage late this
afternoon to 41.5 feet and then begin rising early tomorrow
afternoon. It will then rise above flood stage early Friday
morning to 44.6 feet Saturday evening. It will fall below flood
stage again early Monday morning.
* Impact...At 45.0 feet, Flood waters will affect lowlands along the
east bank of the river with some minor overflow along the west
bank.
&&
LAT...LON 3495 7887 3495 7875 3478 7874 3472 7865
3465 7872 3474 7884
$$
SCC041-067-010830-
/O.CON.KILM.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/PDES1.1.ER.210328T0440Z.210401T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1018 AM EDT Wed Mar 31 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Great Pee Dee River At Pee Dee.
* Until further notice.
* At 10:00 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 22.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.5 feet
just after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Flooding will affect swamp and timberlands
while also disrupting logging operations. Operations will likely
cease and equipment not previously moved will remain trapped. Some
farmland will have minor flooding especially around Britton Neck.
&&
LAT...LON 3424 7962 3424 7950 3400 7945 3385 7932
3385 7944 3398 7957
$$
IGB108
WGUS82 KILM 010104
FLSILM
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
904 PM EDT Wed Mar 31 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...South Carolina...
Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3 affecting
Bladen and Cumberland Counties.
Great Pee Dee River At Pee Dee affecting Marion and Florence
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.
php?wfo=ilm
The next statement will be issued by Thursday morning.
&&
NCC017-051-011915-
/O.EXT.KILM.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-210405T0900Z/
/STPN7.1.ER.210330T2337Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
904 PM EDT Wed Mar 31 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Monday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3.
* Until late Sunday night.
* At 8:00 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 41.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 42.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
Friday evening to a crest of 42.8 feet Saturday evening. It will
then fall below flood stage Sunday afternoon.
* Impact...At 42.0 feet, Water levels will top the navigational lock
and equipment must be removed. Minor flooding will occur on land
adjacent to the east bank of the river.
&&
LAT...LON 3495 7887 3495 7875 3478 7874 3472 7865
3465 7872 3474 7884
$$
SCC041-067-011915-
/O.CON.KILM.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/PDES1.1.ER.210328T0440Z.210401T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
904 PM EDT Wed Mar 31 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Great Pee Dee River At Pee Dee.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:00 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 22.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.5 feet
just after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Flooding will affect swamp and timberlands
while also disrupting logging operations. Operations will likely
cease and equipment not previously moved will remain trapped. Some
farmland will have minor flooding especially around Britton Neck.
&&
LAT...LON 3424 7962 3424 7950 3400 7945 3385 7932
3385 7944 3398 7957
$$
MCK803
WGUS82 KILM 011412
FLSILM
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1012 AM EDT Thu Apr 1 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...South Carolina...
Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3 affecting
Bladen and Cumberland Counties.
Great Pee Dee River At Pee Dee affecting Marion and Florence
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.
php?wfo=ilm
The next statement will be issued by this evening.
&&
NCC017-051-020815-
/O.EXT.KILM.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-210405T0000Z/
/STPN7.1.ER.210330T2337Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1012 AM EDT Thu Apr 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Sunday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3.
* Until Sunday evening.
* At 9:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 41.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 42.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
Saturday evening to a crest of 42.0 feet Saturday evening. It will
then fall below flood stage Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 42.0 feet, Water levels will top the navigational lock
and equipment must be removed. Minor flooding will occur on land
adjacent to the east bank of the river.
&&
LAT...LON 3495 7887 3495 7875 3478 7874 3472 7865
3465 7872 3474 7884
$$
SCC041-067-020815-
/O.CON.KILM.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/PDES1.1.ER.210328T0440Z.210401T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1012 AM EDT Thu Apr 1 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Great Pee Dee River At Pee Dee.
* Until further notice.
* At 10:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 22.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 21.1 feet Monday
evening.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Flooding will affect swamp and timberlands
while also disrupting logging operations. Operations will likely
cease and equipment not previously moved will remain trapped. Some
farmland will have minor flooding especially around Britton Neck.
&&
LAT...LON 3424 7962 3424 7950 3400 7945 3385 7932
3385 7944 3398 7957
$$
MBB097
WGUS82 KILM 020114
FLSILM
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
914 PM EDT Thu Apr 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3 affecting
Bladen and Cumberland Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South
Carolina...
Great Pee Dee River At Pee Dee affecting Marion and Florence
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.
php?wfo=ilm
The next statement will be issued by Friday morning.
&&
NCC017-051-020215-
/O.CAN.KILM.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-210402T0114Z/
/STPN7.1.ER.210330T2337Z.210331T0915Z.210331T1945Z.NO/
914 PM EDT Thu Apr 1 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock
And Dam 3 has been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3.
* At 8:00 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 41.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 42.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 37.6 feet Tuesday
evening.
&&
LAT...LON 3495 7887 3495 7875 3478 7874 3472 7865
3465 7872 3474 7884
$$
SCC041-067-021915-
/O.CON.KILM.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/PDES1.1.ER.210328T0440Z.210402T0030Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
914 PM EDT Thu Apr 1 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Great Pee Dee River At Pee Dee.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:00 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 22.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 20.7 feet Tuesday
evening.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Flooding will affect swamp and timberlands
while also disrupting logging operations. Operations will likely
cease and equipment not previously moved will remain trapped. Some
farmland will have minor flooding especially around Britton Neck.
&&
LAT...LON 3424 7962 3424 7950 3400 7945 3385 7932
3385 7944 3398 7957
$$
MCKThe office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 9:10 PM EDT | River Flood Watch | ILM | Bladen, Cumberland | 3 min |
| Mar 30, 3:12 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | New Hanover | 11 hr |
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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.