Oak Island, North Carolina

The National Weather Service in Wilmington NC has issued a

* Flood Warning for...
Horry County in northeast South Carolina
southwestern Brunswick County in southeast North Carolina
central Marion County in northeast South Carolina
Columbus County in southeast North Carolina

* until 1215 PM EST

* at 909 am EST National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated an
area of enhanced heavy rainfall moving across most of central Horry
County. The heaviest rain is currently falling across routes 501 and
701 from Galivants Ferry to Conway. A trailing area of heavy rain
near the coast is affecting a large stretch of Highway 17 from
Myrtle Beach on south. This rainfall will slowly move to the
northeast over the next two to three hours.


Additional rainfall amounts of two inches are possible in the warned
area.

This heavy rainfall has already caused parts of Highway 17 to be
closed in Georgetown County due to flooding.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause elevated levels on
small creeks and streams... and ponding of water in urban areas...
highways... streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage
areas and low lying spots.


Please report any flooding to the National Weather Service in
Wilmington NC... toll free at 877-633-6772... when you can do so
safely.

Lat... Lon 3433 7816 3381 7867 3370 7886 3394 7939
      3445 7892


Mbb

... Flood Watch remains in effect through late Thursday night...

The Flood Watch continues for

* a portion of southeast North Carolina... including the following
areas... Bladen... Brunswick... Columbus... New Hanover... Pender and
Robeson.

* Through late Thursday night

* the remnants of Hurricane Ida will bring heavy rainfall to the
area today and Thursday. The heaviest rain is expected to occur
this afternoon tonight. 4 to 6 inches of rain is expected
through Thursday... with locally higher amounts possible.

Rainfall rates will generally be moderate to occasionally
heavy... but the prolonged nature of the rain will lead to
potential flooding problems. The widespread nature of the rain may
lead to river flooding later in the week. Some major rivers may
experience minor flooding by Friday into the weekend.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be
alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to
flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding
develop.

... Record daily maximum rainfall set at Florence SC...

a record rainfall of 0.79 inches was set at Florence SC yesterday.
This breaks the old record of 0.61 set in 1987.