Sunset Beach, NC Warnings, Watches and Advisories

SAFETY and DATA MESSAGE

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Sunset Beach.

Use the Radar Maps link provided to understand the trajectory of a storm.

Flood Warning

Area
Bladen, NC; Cumberland, NC
Flood Warning issued July 13 at 8:33PM EDT until July 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

...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 Cumberland and Bladen Counties. Little Pee Dee River At Galivants Ferry affecting Marion and Horry Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North Carolina... Lumber River Near Lumberton affecting Robeson County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cape Fear River at William O Huske Lock And Dam 3. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 42.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tonight and continue falling to 39.6 feet Friday evening. - Flood stage is 42.0 feet. - weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning

Area
Robeson, NC
Flood Warning issued July 13 at 8:33PM EDT until July 18 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

...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 Cumberland and Bladen Counties. Little Pee Dee River At Galivants Ferry affecting Marion and Horry Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North Carolina... Lumber River Near Lumberton affecting Robeson County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Lumber River near Lumberton. * WHEN...Until early Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Flooding worsens in the Pines and Coxs Pond areas as well as along River Road. Flooding also worsens between the Pepsi plant and the river on the east side of town. In addition, Chickenfoot Road, Hestertown Road and Noir Street will have flood waters on them. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:20 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 16.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Thursday evening and continue falling to 12.5 feet Friday evening. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - weather.gov/safety/flood

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