Wilmington, North Carolina – Coastal communities across southeastern North Carolina picked up the heaviest rainfall from the latest round of storms, with some locations near Wilmington measuring more than 6 inches. The widespread rain provided much-needed moisture for many areas, although localized downpours created sharp differences in totals across the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, storm-total rainfall estimates compiled from regional observations show a peak report of 6.01 inches near the Wilmington area. Other locations in coastal New Hanover County measured between 4 and nearly 5 inches, while surrounding communities such as Long Beach received more than 4 inches. The rainfall analysis was issued Sunday morning using regional rain gauge observations, with the agency noting that radar indicated additional pockets of significant rainfall between reporting sites.
Across northeastern South Carolina, totals were generally lighter but still beneficial. Myrtle Beach recorded around 1 inch, Conway measured about 0.85 inch, and Georgetown ranged from roughly 0.78 to 1.78 inches. Inland communities including Lumberton, Whiteville, Florence, Marion, and Dillon generally received 1 to 3 inches, though isolated higher amounts exceeded 3.5 inches.
Drivers should continue watching for standing water on low-lying roads, especially where the heaviest rain fell near the coast. Even after the rain ends, water can linger in poor drainage areas and roadside ditches.
The National Weather Service says these totals are based on available rain gauges and may not capture every localized downpour. Additional updates will be issued as new observations become available.
