North Carolina Minor Flood Advisory | Effective 09/05/2026 13:43

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