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Tropical Storm Debby – 08/09/24 Update #4

Town Actions

Today, Town Staff continued to survey the Town for flooded areas taking notes of where the problem areas are so once dry we can determine why the flooding occurred and take corrective measures as soon as possible. Some roadway ponding remains, please be vigilant to avoid driving through those areas. The State of Emergency will be rescinded at 8:00 AM on Saturday, August 10, 2024.. Town Hall will resume normal operations on MOnday, August 12, 2024.

Conditions

The conditions are returning to normal with a few rainbands still coming through the area.

Locations of Hazardous Areas

Some ponding remains along area roadways be cautious when traveling.

Shelters

Closed

Evacuation Routes

Interior roadways may flood as the creeks and rivers continue to swell. Please visit NC Department of Transportation and SC Department of Transportation for specific roadway closures and detours if you need to travel inland over the next few days. The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Department Facebook page also has a listing of road closures.

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Town Actions

This morning, Town Staff conducted a windshield survey within Town limits with little to no damage report. No downed trees were observed but some roadway ponding exists. The State of Emergency remains in effect.

Conditions

The area remains under a Tropical Storm Warning, and a Flash Flood Watch. Conditions will begin to improve as the storm moves inland and to the north-east. There are concerns that additional rainbands could make landfall in our area late this afternoon into tonight as the bands continues to wrap around.

We will continue to monitor the storm, updates to the website will be made and e-alerts will be sent as warranted.

Locations of Hazardous Areas

Some ponding remains along area roadways which will dissipate as the day goes on and the sun comes out. Sunset Lakes Blvd. is flooded in the area of the dam. The roadway is impassable, and it is unknown if the road has been compromised at this time. The neighborhood is accessible by Pearl Blvd.

Shelters

The Town Creek shelter remains open but has no occupants at this time. The shelter is expected to close today.

Evacuation Routes

Interior roadways are flooding as the creeks and rivers swell out of their banks. Please visit NC Department of Transportation and SC Department of Transportation for specific roadway closures and detours if you need to travel inland over the next few days. The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Department Facebook page also has a listing of road closures.

Tropical Storm Debby – 08/07/24 Update #2

Town Actions

Town Hall is closed this afternoon and will remain closed on Thursday, August 8, 2024. We will reopen at 8:00 AM on Friday, August 9, 2024. The main line (910-579-6297) is being monitored for non emergency calls. If this is an emergency please call 911.

Town Staff has staged barricades at the bridge and other past troublesome areas. Police, Fire and Public Works personnel remain within Town limits to handle any issues that arise overnight.

The State of Emergency remains in effect. At this time, the Town is NOT issuing a Voluntary Evacuation Order for the island or low-lying areas. If you live in a low-lying area, an area prone to flooding, or feel unsafe in your home, Brunswick County Emergency Services has opened one shelter. Please see below for information.

Conditions

Currently we remain under a Tropical Storm Warning, and a Flash Flood Watch. The Storm Surge watch has been cancelled since the expected surge has been reduced to 1 – 3 inches. Our main concerns remain flooding of low-lying areas, ponding and water breaching area roadways and water breaching the causeway at high tide. The next high tide is 10:50 PM tonight and 11:30 AM tomorrow. If the water does breach the causeway police and fire personnel will be staged on the island for the period that the causeway is breached. Storm force wind GUSTS of 50 to 55 MPH are possible late Wednesday into Thursday morning. The Sunset Beach Bridge will only be closed with SUSTAINED winds of above 40 MPH. We do NOT expect SUSTAINED winds of above 40 MPH with this storm. Bands of heavy rainfall are expected this afternoon, tonight and through tomorrow. The threat of tornadoes will persist tonight through Friday.

We will continue to monitor the storm, updates to the website will be made and e-alerts will be sent as warranted.

Locations of Hazardous Areas

Some ponding along area roadways has dissipated due to the dry spell between rain bands that we have experienced thus far today. However, the bands are starting to reach the coast and will become more frequent as the storm makes landfall along the SC coastline. Heavy ponding along area roadways is expected to return. Please take extreme caution if you must travel.

Shelters

Place: Town Creek Middle School
Address: 6370 Lake Park Dr. SE, Winnabow, NC 28479
Status: Opens Wednesday, Aug. 7 at 9 a.m.
Pets Allowed: Domestic cats and dogs only
Questions/Contact: For questions about shelters, contact Emergency Management at 910.253.5383 or email emergency.management@brunswickcountync.gov

For questions about shelters, Contact Emergency Management at 910-253-5383 or email emergency.management@brunswickcountync.gov. Brunswick County Emergency Management will continue to monitor the storm and assess if additional shelter needs are necessary in the future.

Shelter space will be limited and should be only considered as a last resort. If you prefer not to stay at your residence during the storm, you are encouraged to find alternative, safer locations to shelter if possible, such as with family, friends, or a more inland location away from this area.

Evacuation Routes

Some area roadways that are prone to closures or detours due to flooding are:

Route 17 in several areas,
I-40 in several areas,
Highway 904 Seaside Road,
Highway 130, and
Many roadways going into and through South Carolina including SC 9, SC 90, Highway 501, etc.

Please visit NC Department of Transportation and SC Department of Transportation for specific roadway closures and detours.

Pertinent Information and Useful Links

Information is being gathered and will be updated soon.

Tropical Storm Debby – 08/06/24 Update #1

Town Actions

Mayor Shannon Phillips declared a State of Emergency on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 10:00 AM. Town Staff continue with preparations in advance of Tropical Storm Debby affecting our area. Currently we are under a Tropical Storm Warning, a Flood Watch and a Storm Surge watch.

We are anticipating the issuance of a Voluntary Evacuation Order on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, as conditions deteriorate.

Conditions

Our main concerns are flooding of low-lying areas, ponding on the roadways and water breaching the causeway at high tide persisting a few hours after high tide. An additional 10 to 15 inches of rainfall is possible through Thursday night. Tropical storm force winds are possible Wednesday into Thursday. The threat of tornadoes will persist tonight through Thursday night.

We will continue to monitor the storm overnight, update the website and send e-alerts as warranted.

Locations of Hazardous Areas

Ponding along area roadways occuring, use caution if you must travel.

Shelters

No shelters have been opened in our area yet.

Evacuation Routes

Information being gathered and will be updates soon.

Pertinent Information and Useful Links

Information being gather and will be updated soon.