Flash Flood — Bladen, North Carolina

2024-08-04 · near Clarkton, Bladen, North Carolina

Event narrative

Pictures shared via social media show flash flooding in the Clarkton community this evening. Water several inches deep over the road and in a parking lot near US-701 and N Mitchell Ford Rd. Water surrounding a home, yard, and outdoor storage containers at US-701 and W South Railroad Street.

Wider weather episode

A slow moving thunderstorm led to flash flooding in Bladen County, NC.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1195367. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.