Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 17 at 8:39PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2024 - 5:39pm
Expires:
September 18, 2024 - 9:00am
Description:
...Observed flooding changed to Minor severity for the following
rivers in North Carolina...
New River At Gum Branch affecting Onslow County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...New River at Gum Branch.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Water threatens homes at the end of Forest
Bluff Drive. Minor farmland flooding along the river occurs.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 14.4 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:45 PM EDT Tuesday was 14.4 feet.
- Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
The next statement will be issued Wednesday afternoon at noon EDT.
Area Description:
Onslow, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC