Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 29 at 10:01PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 29, 2024 - 7:01pm
Expires:
September 30, 2024 - 10:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Neuse River At Kinston affecting Jones and Lenoir Counties.
* 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 9:15 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 15.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:15 PM EDT Sunday was 15.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.8
feet early Thursday afternoon.
- 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.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
The next statement will be issued Monday afternoon at 115 PM EDT.
Area Description:
Jones, NC; Lenoir, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC