Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 5 at 9:04PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 5, 2024 - 6:04pm
Expires:
October 6, 2024 - 8:30am
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.
At 18.0 feet, Moderate flooding begins. The Smithfield town park
and the Neuse Riverwalk at the US70 bridge are flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 16.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:15 PM EDT Saturday was 16.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood
stage at 16.3 feet.
- 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:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rah/rivers.
The next statement will be issued Sunday morning.
Area Description:
Johnston, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC