The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina Little River At Manchester affecting Cumberland County.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
Where: Little River at Manchester.
When: Until early Thursday morning.
Impacts: At 18.0 feet, Minor flooding begins in Fort Liberty near the water treatment plant. At 23.0 feet, Minor flooding begins on Manchester Road near the Fort Liberty water treatment plant. At 24.0 feet, Manchester Road is flooded. At 25.0 feet, Water reaches the base of the Manchester Road bridge and the foundation of the Starlite motel at the intersection of Manchester Road and Bragg Blvd (Hwy 24/87).
Additional Details: - At 3:30 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 20.6 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.0 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rah/rivers. The next statement will be issued this afternoon.