Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 24 at 8:58AM EDT until July 24 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 24, 2026 - 5:58am
Expires:
July 24, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina, including the
following counties, Beaufort, Hyde and Tyrrell.
* WHEN...Until noon EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 858 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 4 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Fairfield, Swindell Fork, Gull Rock, Scranton, Ponzer, New
Holland, Rose Bay, Nebraska, Leechville, Lake Landing, Lake
Mattamuskeet and Swan Quarter Ferry Terminal.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Beaufort, NC; Hyde, NC; Tyrrell, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov