Headline:
Flood Watch issued July 23 at 2:22AM EDT until July 24 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 22, 2026 - 11:22pm
Expires:
July 23, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina, including the
following areas, Beaufort, Greene, Mainland Dare, Mainland Hyde,
Martin, Northern Outer Banks, Pitt, Tyrrell and Washington.
* WHEN...Through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A slow moving cold front will approach and then stall over
eastern North Carolina this morning and lingering through
tomorrow. Rounds of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms could
bring rainfall totals of 3 to 5 inches. Heavier amounts will
be possible where rainfall rates are the most intense.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Martin; Pitt; Washington; Tyrrell; Mainland Dare; Greene; Beaufort; Mainland Hyde; Northern Outer Banks
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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