Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 4 at 9:26PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 4, 2024 - 6:26pm
Expires:
October 5, 2024 - 9:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Neuse River At Kinston affecting Lenoir and Jones 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 8:15 PM EDT Friday the stage was 17.1 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:15 PM EDT Friday was 17.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 15.5 feet
Wednesday 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.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
The next statement will be issued Saturday afternoon at 1230 PM EDT.
Area Description:
Jones, NC; Lenoir, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC