Wilmington, North Carolina – A Flood Watch remains in effect through late Sunday night for much of the southeastern North Carolina coast and northeastern South Carolina, with bands of heavy showers expected to deliver 2 to 4 inches of rain, and isolated totals approaching 6 inches. The National Weather Service warns that flash flooding could develop quickly, especially in low-lying neighborhoods and urban areas with poor drainage.
According to forecasters, a coastal trough is pushing repeated rounds of showers and occasional thunderstorms onshore from Georgetown, South Carolina, to Wilmington, North Carolina. This includes Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Conway, Loris, Southport, Oak Island, and inland communities such as Whiteville and Kingstree.
Flood-prone roads near creeks, rivers, and tidal marshes—including stretches of U.S. 17—may become impassable during periods of heavy rain. The combination of saturated ground and overnight downpours raises the potential for street flooding during the Monday morning commute…