PENDER COUNTY, NC — Due to ongoing river flooding compounded by recent storms, the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will activate at 8 a.m. on Sunday.
Rivers are expected to continue rising through mid-week, leading to significant road closures and access issues. The following roads are currently closed and will remain closed throughout the week:
- NC Highway 53 between Shaw Highway and Maple Hill
- Croomsbridge Road
- Old Maple Hill Road
Floodwaters are expected to impact additional areas, including:
- White Stocking Road
- Shaw Highway
- Holly Shelter Road
- River Bend, River Birch, and Alligator Lake subdivisions off Highway 53
- Battleground Road in Currie
Residents in these areas are advised to exercise extreme caution and monitor local updates for further information on road conditions and weather developments.
Residents are urged to stay safe, take all necessary precautions, and remain informed.
For the latest updates, please download the Pender County EM App on your cellphone.
**Remember turn around don't drown.