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2023 [KILM] WILMINGTON Flash Flood (FF) Warning (W) Number 13

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Storm Based Warning History

121 
WGUS52 KILM 171811
FFWILM
SCC043-172215-
/O.NEW.KILM.FF.W.0013.231217T1811Z-231217T2215Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
111 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Georgetown County in northeastern South Carolina...

* Until 515 PM EST.

* At 111 PM EST, emergency management reported heavy rain across the 
  warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin 
  shortly.

  HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
           flash flooding.

  SOURCE...Emergency management reported.

  IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
           urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Georgetown, DeBordieu Colony, Pawleys Island, Yawkey South Island, 
  Winyah Bay Entrance, Murrells Inlet, Graves, Oatland, Sampit, 
  Plantersville, North Santee, Rhems, Litchfield Beach, Lambert and 
  Georgetown Memorial Hospital.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dangerous flooding from heavy rainfall can be expected, especially 
near poor drainage areas and other flood prone locations. It is 
harder to recognize flood dangers at night, as it will be difficult 
to determine the depth of the water. Roads may be damaged or washed 
away. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. If flooding is observed, 
then turn around, don't drown.

&&

LAT...LON 3329 7964 3354 7948 3357 7944 3360 7944
      3372 7936 3353 7903 3349 7908 3340 7914
      3325 7918 3321 7917 3312 7926 3314 7927
      3318 7940 3321 7943 3322 7946 3324 7946
      3324 7948 3325 7948 3324 7949

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

$$

MBB
924 
WGUS72 KILM 171831
FFSILM

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
131 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

SCC043-172215-
/O.CON.KILM.FF.W.0013.000000T0000Z-231217T2215Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Georgetown SC-
131 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR EASTERN GEORGETOWN COUNTY...

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM EST THIS 
AFTERNOON FOR GEORGETOWN COUNTY...

At 131 PM EST, Emergency management reported heavy rain across the 
warned area. Between 4.5 and 7 inches of rain have fallen. Flash 
flooding is already occurring. Water rescues have been reported.

This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Eastern Georgetown County. This 
is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
         flash flooding.

SOURCE...Emergency management reported.

IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
         GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water
         crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas,
         highways, streets and underpasses.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Georgetown, DeBordieu Colony, Pawleys Island, Yawkey South Island, 
  Winyah Bay Entrance, Murrells Inlet, Graves, Oatland, Sampit, 
  Plantersville, North Santee, Rhems, Litchfield Beach, Lambert and 
  Georgetown Memorial Hospital.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and 
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are 
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

Dangerous flooding from heavy rainfall can be expected, especially 
near poor drainage areas and other flood prone locations. It is 
harder to recognize flood dangers at night, as it will be difficult 
to determine the depth of the water. Roads may be damaged or washed 
away. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. If flooding is observed, 
then turn around, don't drown.

&&

LAT...LON 3329 7964 3354 7948 3357 7944 3360 7944
      3372 7936 3353 7903 3349 7908 3340 7914
      3325 7918 3321 7917 3312 7926 3314 7927
      3318 7940 3321 7943 3322 7946 3324 7946
      3324 7948 3325 7948 3324 7949

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC

$$

MBB
501 
WGUS72 KILM 172036
FFSILM

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
336 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

SCC043-172215-
/O.CON.KILM.FF.W.0013.000000T0000Z-231217T2215Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Georgetown SC-
336 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR EASTERN GEORGETOWN COUNTY...

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM EST THIS 
AFTERNOON FOR GEORGETOWN COUNTY...

At 336 PM EST, emergency management reported heavy rain across the 
warned area. Between 6 and 10 inches of rain have fallen. Flash 
flooding is already occurring.

This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Eastern Georgetown County. This 
is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
         flash flooding.

SOURCE...Emergency management reported.

IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
         GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water
         crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas,
         highways, streets and underpasses.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Georgetown, DeBordieu Colony, Pawleys Island, Yawkey South Island, 
  Winyah Bay Entrance, Murrells Inlet, Graves, Oatland, Sampit, 
  Plantersville, North Santee, Rhems, Litchfield Beach, Lambert and 
  Georgetown Memorial Hospital.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and 
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are 
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

Dangerous flooding from heavy rainfall can be expected, especially 
near poor drainage areas and other flood prone locations. It is 
harder to recognize flood dangers at night, as it will be difficult 
to determine the depth of the water. Roads may be damaged or washed 
away. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. If flooding is observed, 
then turn around, don't drown.

&&

LAT...LON 3329 7964 3354 7948 3357 7944 3360 7944
      3372 7936 3353 7903 3349 7908 3340 7914
      3325 7918 3321 7917 3312 7926 3314 7927
      3318 7940 3321 7943 3322 7946 3324 7946
      3324 7948 3325 7948 3324 7949

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC

$$

JLB
354 
WGUS52 KILM 172151
FFWILM
SCC043-172315-
/O.EXT.KILM.FF.W.0013.000000T0000Z-231217T2315Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
451 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR EASTERN GEORGETOWN COUNTY...

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Georgetown County in northeastern South Carolina...

* Until 615 PM EST.

* At 451 PM EST, emergency management reported heavy rain across the 
  warned area. Between 6 and 10 inches of rain have fallen. Flash 
  flooding is already occurring.

  This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Eastern Georgetown County. 
  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

  HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
           flash flooding. Flooding is expected to continue after
           heavy rain has ended due to runoff and poor drainage.
           Rising tides along the coast after 5:00 PM may slow
           receding waters.

  SOURCE...Emergency management reported.

  IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK
           HIGHER GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of
           low water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban
           areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Georgetown, DeBordieu Colony, Pawleys Island, Yawkey South Island, 
  Winyah Bay Entrance, Murrells Inlet, Graves, Oatland, Sampit, 
  Plantersville, North Santee, Rhems, Litchfield Beach, Lambert and 
  Georgetown Memorial Hospital.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and 
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are 
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause dangerous flooding, 
especially near creeks and streams, drainage ditches, and low-lying 
flood prone areas. Turn around, don't drown if you encounter a 
flooded road. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Stay away from 
storm drains, culverts, creeks, and streams. Water levels can rise 
rapidly and sweep you away.

&&

LAT...LON 3329 7964 3354 7948 3357 7944 3360 7944
      3372 7936 3353 7903 3349 7908 3340 7914
      3325 7918 3321 7917 3312 7926 3314 7927
      3318 7940 3321 7943 3322 7946 3324 7946
      3324 7948 3325 7948 3324 7949

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC

$$

JLB
046 
WGUS72 KILM 172312
FFSILM

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
612 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

SCC043-172322-
/O.EXP.KILM.FF.W.0013.000000T0000Z-231217T2315Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Georgetown SC-
612 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 615 PM EST THIS EVENING FOR 
GEORGETOWN COUNTY...

The heavy rain has ended and flood waters continue to recede. 
Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to 
heed remaining road closures.

LAT...LON 3329 7964 3354 7948 3357 7944 3360 7944
      3372 7936 3353 7903 3349 7908 3340 7914
      3325 7918 3321 7917 3312 7926 3314 7927
      3318 7940 3321 7943 3322 7946 3324 7946
      3324 7948 3325 7948 3324 7949

$$

JLB
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121 
WGUS52 KILM 171811
FFWILM
SCC043-172215-
/O.NEW.KILM.FF.W.0013.231217T1811Z-231217T2215Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
111 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Georgetown County in northeastern South Carolina...

* Until 515 PM EST.

* At 111 PM EST, emergency management reported heavy rain across the 
  warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin 
  shortly.

  HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
           flash flooding.

  SOURCE...Emergency management reported.

  IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
           urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Georgetown, DeBordieu Colony, Pawleys Island, Yawkey South Island, 
  Winyah Bay Entrance, Murrells Inlet, Graves, Oatland, Sampit, 
  Plantersville, North Santee, Rhems, Litchfield Beach, Lambert and 
  Georgetown Memorial Hospital.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dangerous flooding from heavy rainfall can be expected, especially 
near poor drainage areas and other flood prone locations. It is 
harder to recognize flood dangers at night, as it will be difficult 
to determine the depth of the water. Roads may be damaged or washed 
away. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. If flooding is observed, 
then turn around, don't drown.

&&

LAT...LON 3329 7964 3354 7948 3357 7944 3360 7944
      3372 7936 3353 7903 3349 7908 3340 7914
      3325 7918 3321 7917 3312 7926 3314 7927
      3318 7940 3321 7943 3322 7946 3324 7946
      3324 7948 3325 7948 3324 7949

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

$$

MBB
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924 
WGUS72 KILM 171831
FFSILM

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
131 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

SCC043-172215-
/O.CON.KILM.FF.W.0013.000000T0000Z-231217T2215Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Georgetown SC-
131 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR EASTERN GEORGETOWN COUNTY...

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM EST THIS 
AFTERNOON FOR GEORGETOWN COUNTY...

At 131 PM EST, Emergency management reported heavy rain across the 
warned area. Between 4.5 and 7 inches of rain have fallen. Flash 
flooding is already occurring. Water rescues have been reported.

This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Eastern Georgetown County. This 
is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
         flash flooding.

SOURCE...Emergency management reported.

IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
         GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water
         crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas,
         highways, streets and underpasses.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Georgetown, DeBordieu Colony, Pawleys Island, Yawkey South Island, 
  Winyah Bay Entrance, Murrells Inlet, Graves, Oatland, Sampit, 
  Plantersville, North Santee, Rhems, Litchfield Beach, Lambert and 
  Georgetown Memorial Hospital.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and 
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are 
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

Dangerous flooding from heavy rainfall can be expected, especially 
near poor drainage areas and other flood prone locations. It is 
harder to recognize flood dangers at night, as it will be difficult 
to determine the depth of the water. Roads may be damaged or washed 
away. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. If flooding is observed, 
then turn around, don't drown.

&&

LAT...LON 3329 7964 3354 7948 3357 7944 3360 7944
      3372 7936 3353 7903 3349 7908 3340 7914
      3325 7918 3321 7917 3312 7926 3314 7927
      3318 7940 3321 7943 3322 7946 3324 7946
      3324 7948 3325 7948 3324 7949

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC

$$

MBB
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501 
WGUS72 KILM 172036
FFSILM

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
336 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

SCC043-172215-
/O.CON.KILM.FF.W.0013.000000T0000Z-231217T2215Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Georgetown SC-
336 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR EASTERN GEORGETOWN COUNTY...

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM EST THIS 
AFTERNOON FOR GEORGETOWN COUNTY...

At 336 PM EST, emergency management reported heavy rain across the 
warned area. Between 6 and 10 inches of rain have fallen. Flash 
flooding is already occurring.

This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Eastern Georgetown County. This 
is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
         flash flooding.

SOURCE...Emergency management reported.

IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
         GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water
         crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas,
         highways, streets and underpasses.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Georgetown, DeBordieu Colony, Pawleys Island, Yawkey South Island, 
  Winyah Bay Entrance, Murrells Inlet, Graves, Oatland, Sampit, 
  Plantersville, North Santee, Rhems, Litchfield Beach, Lambert and 
  Georgetown Memorial Hospital.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and 
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are 
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

Dangerous flooding from heavy rainfall can be expected, especially 
near poor drainage areas and other flood prone locations. It is 
harder to recognize flood dangers at night, as it will be difficult 
to determine the depth of the water. Roads may be damaged or washed 
away. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. If flooding is observed, 
then turn around, don't drown.

&&

LAT...LON 3329 7964 3354 7948 3357 7944 3360 7944
      3372 7936 3353 7903 3349 7908 3340 7914
      3325 7918 3321 7917 3312 7926 3314 7927
      3318 7940 3321 7943 3322 7946 3324 7946
      3324 7948 3325 7948 3324 7949

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC

$$

JLB
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354 
WGUS52 KILM 172151
FFWILM
SCC043-172315-
/O.EXT.KILM.FF.W.0013.000000T0000Z-231217T2315Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
451 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR EASTERN GEORGETOWN COUNTY...

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Georgetown County in northeastern South Carolina...

* Until 615 PM EST.

* At 451 PM EST, emergency management reported heavy rain across the 
  warned area. Between 6 and 10 inches of rain have fallen. Flash 
  flooding is already occurring.

  This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Eastern Georgetown County. 
  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

  HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
           flash flooding. Flooding is expected to continue after
           heavy rain has ended due to runoff and poor drainage.
           Rising tides along the coast after 5:00 PM may slow
           receding waters.

  SOURCE...Emergency management reported.

  IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK
           HIGHER GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of
           low water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban
           areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Georgetown, DeBordieu Colony, Pawleys Island, Yawkey South Island, 
  Winyah Bay Entrance, Murrells Inlet, Graves, Oatland, Sampit, 
  Plantersville, North Santee, Rhems, Litchfield Beach, Lambert and 
  Georgetown Memorial Hospital.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and 
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are 
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause dangerous flooding, 
especially near creeks and streams, drainage ditches, and low-lying 
flood prone areas. Turn around, don't drown if you encounter a 
flooded road. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Stay away from 
storm drains, culverts, creeks, and streams. Water levels can rise 
rapidly and sweep you away.

&&

LAT...LON 3329 7964 3354 7948 3357 7944 3360 7944
      3372 7936 3353 7903 3349 7908 3340 7914
      3325 7918 3321 7917 3312 7926 3314 7927
      3318 7940 3321 7943 3322 7946 3324 7946
      3324 7948 3325 7948 3324 7949

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC

$$

JLB
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046 
WGUS72 KILM 172312
FFSILM

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
612 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

SCC043-172322-
/O.EXP.KILM.FF.W.0013.000000T0000Z-231217T2315Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Georgetown SC-
612 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 615 PM EST THIS EVENING FOR 
GEORGETOWN COUNTY...

The heavy rain has ended and flood waters continue to recede. 
Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to 
heed remaining road closures.

LAT...LON 3329 7964 3354 7948 3357 7944 3360 7944
      3372 7936 3353 7903 3349 7908 3340 7914
      3325 7918 3321 7917 3312 7926 3314 7927
      3318 7940 3321 7943 3322 7946 3324 7946
      3324 7948 3325 7948 3324 7949

$$

JLB

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