Historic river flooding expected from Florence

Record flooding is likely by Tuesday along the Northeast Cape Fear River in Burgaw. (Source: WECT)

Major flooding is likely by Sunday along the Lumber River in Lumberton. (Source: WECT)

Moderate flooding is likely by Tuesday along the Cape Fear River in Elizabethtown. (Source: WECT)

Southeastern North Carolina is expected to get anywhere from 12 to 24 inches and locally higher amounts of rain over the next several days which will cause major to historic river flooding across the Cape Fear region.

Significant flooding is likely in areas that have not experienced flooding in the past, possibly even areas that are not in flood zones. This is a situation which could threaten life and property.

Northeast Cape Fear River at Burgaw: The forecast crest is currently at 24 feet on September 18 (record flooding, previous record is 22.5 feet).

Lumber River at Lumberton: The forecast crest is 19.2 feet on September 17 (major flooding).

Cape Fear River at Elizabethtown: The forecast crest is currently at 29.6 feet on September 18 (minor to moderate flooding).

The Waccamaw River in Pireway: The river is forecasted to likely flood but the amount is still unknown.

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