The National Weather Service in Wilmington NC has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in North Carolina Lumber River Near Lumberton affecting Robeson County.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Lumber River near Lumberton.
When: From this evening until further notice.
Impacts: At 15.0 feet, Flood waters will affect yards in the Pines area, Coxs Pond area, and along River Road. Additional residential property will be affected between the Pepsi plant and the river on the east side of Lumberton.
Additional Details: - At 2:50 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 11.7 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening and continue rising to a crest of 13.9 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then rise to 14.2 feet early Friday afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - weather.gov/safety/flood
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov/wfo/ilm . The next statement will be issued by Monday morning.