Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 12 at 11:25PM EDT until July 13 at 2:30AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 12, 2026 - 8:25pm
Expires:
July 12, 2026 - 11:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina, including the
following counties, Beaufort and Pamlico.
* WHEN...Until 230 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1125 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Lowland, Florence, Whortonsville, South Creek, Maribel, Nc
Pamlico, Merritt, Bayboro, Stonewall, Vandemere and Mesic.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Beaufort, NC; Pamlico, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov