Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 19 at 9:37AM EDT until September 20 at 7:20AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 19, 2024 - 6:37am
Expires:
September 19, 2024 - 6:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Neuse River At Smithfield affecting Johnston County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Neuse River at Smithfield.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. Flooding begins
along the Neuse Riverwalk. Water nears the base of the holding
tank at the water treatment plant.
At 18.0 feet, Moderate flooding begins. The Smithfield town park
and the Neuse Riverwalk at the US70 bridge are flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:15 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 16.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
this evening and continue falling to 8.5 feet Tuesday
morning.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rah/rivers.
The next statement will be issued this evening.
Area Description:
Johnston, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC