Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 9:47AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 1, 2024 - 6:47am
Expires:
October 1, 2024 - 10:00pm
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 18.0 feet, Widespread lowland flooding adjacent to
the river. Water approaches some secondary roads over the
southeast sections of Kinston. Campgrounds and picnic areas at the
Nature Center in Kinston are inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:15 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 16.6 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:15 AM EDT Tuesday was 16.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.2
feet Thursday morning.
- 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 late tonight at 100 AM EDT.
Area Description:
Jones, NC; Lenoir, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC