Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 5 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 5, 2024 - 7:00am
Expires:
October 5, 2024 - 7:00pm
Description:
...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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:15 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 16.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:15 AM EDT Saturday was 16.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 15.7 feet
Thursday morning.
- 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.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
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