Headline:
Flood Advisory issued October 11 at 9:48AM EDT until October 11 at 12:45PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 11, 2026 - 6:48am
Expires:
October 11, 2026 - 9:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southwestern Carteret County in eastern North Carolina...
* WHEN...Until 1245 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 947 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 4
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...
Morehead City, Harkers Island, Cape Carteret, North River,
Straits, Smyrna, Marshallberg, Davis, Pine Knoll Shores,
Wildwood, Otway, Williston, Broad Creek, Open Grounds Farm,
Bogue, Stacy, Bettie, Michael J Smith Airport, Fort Macon State
Park and Oceana Pier.
- 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
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov