Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 21 at 9:20PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 21, 2024 - 6:20pm
Expires:
September 22, 2024 - 9:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Neuse River At Kinston affecting Jones and Lenoir Counties.
For the Neuse River...including Kinston...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Neuse River at Kinston.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Flooding of the campground at the Nature
Center is expected. Water encroaches onto other properties along
the south side of the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 14.6 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:15 PM EDT Saturday was 14.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.0
feet Tuesday evening.
- 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.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
The next statement will be issued Sunday afternoon at 1230 PM EDT.
Area Description:
Jones, NC; Lenoir, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC