What should I do if I encounter a flooded road?
The NWS advises to "turn around, don’t drown." Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
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Several areas in North Carolina are under flood advisories and warnings. Wilmington is under a coastal flood advisory, while Lumberton faces a flood warning along the Lumber River.
In Wilmington, the National Weather Service anticipates minor flooding in downtown areas, especially near shorelines and tidal waterways. Affected areas include portions of Battleship Road, USS North Carolina Road, and Water Street. Motorists are advised to avoid driving through standing water. The flooding risk is expected to continue through Wednesday.
In Lumberton, the Lumber River was at 12.6 feet as of 8:35 p.m. Monday, with flood stage at 13.0 feet. The river is forecast to crest at 13.7 feet Tuesday evening and fall below flood stage Thursday afternoon. Low land flooding is expected, and floodwaters may affect residential properties as water backs up into drainage ditches.
The NWS advises to "turn around, don’t drown." Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
The flood warning is in effect from Monday evening through Friday morning.
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