Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 5:04AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 1, 2024 - 2:04am
Expires:
October 1, 2024 - 4:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Neuse River Near Goldsboro affecting Wayne County.
...The Flood Warning continues 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 further notice.
* 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 4:15 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 15.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 4:15 AM EDT Tuesday was 15.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 16.0 feet early
Friday afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
15.0 feet on 10/13/2018.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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