Heavy rain damages several Brunswick County roads
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Officials in Brunswick County urging drivers to stay off the roads.
Heavy rain from Potential Tropical Cyclone #8 is causing major flooding along several parts of U.S. 17.
In additional to flooding, portions of several roads in Brunswick County have been washed away, leaving motorists stranded or looking for alternate routes.
One of the hardest hit areas is Southport. All inbound roads to Southport are closed to thru and non-essential traffic. An active Shelter in Place is in effect. Officials are urging everyone to remain at home or at their place of employment until further notice.
Among the road closures in Southport:
- W. 11th at Lord and Caswell
- Leonard St at Jabbertown Rd
- E. 11th at Brunswick Apartments
- Robert Ruark at Southport Way
- Fodale Ave at N. Howe, entrance to Dosher Memorial Hospital
- W. 12th from Howe to Caswell
- Cades Cove at 14th Street
- E. Moore St at Bonnets Creek
- Hwy 211 at Duke Progress Canal (between Walmart and Dosher Cutoff)
A State of Emergency has been declared for Southport.
