North Carolina Severe Flood Watch | Effective 07/25/2026 11:30

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued July 25 at 2:30PM EDT until July 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
July 25, 2026 - 11:30am
Expires: 
July 25, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina, including the following areas, Mainland Dare and Northern Outer Banks. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * 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. A few trees may fall due to very saturated soils. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Areas of moderate to heavy rain will persist for a few more hours this afternoon with a continued risk of minor flooding. For portions of the Outer Banks that have seen the most rainfall recently, especially along the Highway 12 corridor, flooding impacts may last beyond the ending of the heavy rain as floodwaters will be slow to recede. - 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: 
Mainland Dare; Northern Outer Banks
Forcast Office: 
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC