Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 5 at 4:43PM EDT until September 5 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 1:43pm
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...West Central Carteret County in eastern North Carolina...
Southeastern Craven County in eastern North Carolina...
* WHEN...Until 745 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Overflowing poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 442 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding.
Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Havelock, Morehead City, Newport, North River, Harlowe, Wildwood,
North Harlowe, Michael J Smith Airport, Crab Point Village and
Mitchell Village.
- 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:
Carteret, NC; Craven, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov