Flash Flood Warning Extended for Central New Hanover, Northeastern Brunswick Counties
The National Weather Service has extended the Flash Flood Warning for parts of southeastern North Carolina through 8:45 p.m. EDT on September 6.
4 reports on this incident · first at Sep 6, 2026, 5:37 p.m. ET
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Sep 6, 2026, 6:16 p.m. ET
Flash Flood Warning Issued for Central New Hanover and Northeastern Brunswick Counties
The National Weather Service in Wilmington issued a Flash Flood Warning for Central New Hanover County and Northeastern Brunswick County in southeastern North Carolina on September 6, 2026. The warning is in effect from 5:36 p.m. EDT until 8:45 p.m. EDT, according to wgni.com.
The warning covers Wilmington, the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Kings Grant, Windemere, Wilmington International Airport, Masonboro, Murrayville, Silver Lake, Ogden, Cape Fear Hospital, and New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
According to wgni.com, the warning was issued because flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected, though another report from the same outlet describes the cause as flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. The expected impacts are described as flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses, as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas, according to one report, while another report mentions minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
The National Weather Service advises: "Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles."
Sep 6, 2026, 5:41 p.m. ET
Flood Advisory Issued for Central New Hanover County
The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for central New Hanover County in southeastern North Carolina, effective from 5:19 p.m. EDT until 8:30 p.m. EDT on September 6, according to wgni.com. Minor flooding is expected in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
The advisory covers Wilmington, the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Kings Grant, Windemere, Wilmington International Airport, Masonboro, Murrayville, Silver Lake, Ogden, Cape Fear Hospital, and New Hanover Regional Medical Center, as reported by wgni.com.
Officials urge residents to "turn around, don't drown" when encountering flooded roads, noting that most flood deaths occur in vehicles, according to wgni.com.
Sep 6, 2026, 5:37 p.m. ETFirst report
Flood Advisory Issued for Central New Hanover County
A flood advisory was issued on September 6 at 5:19 p.m. EDT for central New Hanover County in southeastern North Carolina, according to WGNI. The advisory is in effect until 8:30 p.m. EDT the same day.
The advisory covers areas including Wilmington, the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Kings Grant, Windemere, Wilmington International Airport, Masonboro, Murrayville, Silver Lake, Ogden, Cape Fear Hospital, and New Hanover Regional Medical Center, as reported by WGNI.
Minor flooding is expected in low-lying and poor drainage areas, according to WGNI. Officials advise residents to "turn around, don't drown" when encountering flooded roads, noting that most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
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