Alert archive / North Carolina / River Flood Warnings in 2017
River Flood Warning 2, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC
NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued this river flood warning at Apr 25, 2017, 5:39 AM EDT for Greene County, Lenoir County, Pitt County, North Carolina. It took effect at Apr 25, 2017, 3:42 PM EDT. It was in force for 10 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 25, 2017, 5:39 AM EDT (09:39 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 25, 2017, 3:42 PM EDT
- Expired
- May 5, 2017, 9:51 PM EDT
- In force
- 10 days
- Issued by
- NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Greene County, NC, Lenoir County, NC, Pitt County, NC
The radar
The Raleigh/Durham radar (KRAX), 88 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:40 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Contentnea Creek at Hookerton (HOKN7). The gauge peaked at 20.15 ft at Apr 29, 2017, 12:00 AM EDT.
- Action stage
- 12 ft
- Minor stage
- 13 ft
- Moderate stage
- 16 ft
- Major stage
- 18 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02091500, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.
The text
As transmitted.
237
WGUS42 KMHX 250939
FLWMHX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY, NC
539 AM EDT Tue Apr 25 2017
...The National Weather Service in Newport has issued a Flood Warning
for the following rivers in North Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene...Lenoir and Pitt
Counties
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. Most flood deaths occur
in automobiles when people try to drive through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Flood waters will
weaken the banks making them dangerous.
A followup product will be issued by the National Weather Service a
little later.
&&
NCC079-107-147-260939-
/O.NEW.KMHX.FL.W.0002.170427T1800Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.170427T1800Z.170430T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
539 AM EDT Tue Apr 25 2017
The National Weather Service in Newport has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* from Thursday afternoon until further notice...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 5 AM Tuesday the stage was 10.1 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by early Thursday afternoon and
continue to rise to near 15.2 feet by early Sunday morning.
Additional rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet...Water will threaten several homes in Tick
Bite and may inundate Tick Bite Rd. Minor flooding will occur in
Grifton along Water St. and Creekshore Drive. Water may also begin
to threaten residents on Loop Road between Snow hill and Hookerton.
&&
LAT...LON 3549 7768 3543 7745 3535 7740 3534 7745
3539 7756 3545 7774
$$23 follow-up statements
654
WGUS82 KMHX 251408
FLSMHX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY, NC
1008 AM EDT Tue Apr 25 2017
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene...Lenoir and Pitt
Counties
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. Most flood deaths occur
in automobiles when people try to drive through flooded areas.
Stay tuned to developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio...local
radio...media or cable TV.
&&
NCC079-107-147-261408-
/O.EXT.KMHX.FL.W.0002.170425T1942Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.3.ER.170425T1942Z.170430T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1008 AM EDT Tue Apr 25 2017
The Flood Warning extended for
The Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* from this afternoon until further notice.
* At 9 AM Tuesday the stage was 11.7 feet.
* Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late this afternoon and
continue to rise to near 13.6 feet by after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet...Water floods some homes along Water St. in
Grifton as well as some businesses just to the east of the bridge
on Highway 118. Water will surround many homes in Tick Bite.
Highway 123 just north of the bridge in Hookerton will flood. Water
will threaten homes on Loop Road and Four Way Rd. between Snow Hill
and Hookerton.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 8AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Wed Thu Fri
Hookerton 13 11.7 Tue 09 AM 13.6 14.3 15.8
LAT...LON 3549 7768 3543 7745 3535 7740 3534 7745
3539 7756 3545 7774
$$377
WGUS82 KMHX 260154
FLSMHX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY, NC
954 PM EDT Tue Apr 25 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene...Lenoir and Pitt
Counties
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. Most flood deaths occur
in automobiles when people try to drive through flooded areas.
Stay tuned to developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio...local
radio...media or cable TV.
&&
NCC079-107-147-270154-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.2.ER.170425T2045Z.170430T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
954 PM EDT Tue Apr 25 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* until further notice.
* At 9 PM Tuesday the stage was 13.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 17.6 feet by
Sunday morning then begin falling.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet...Water floods some homes along Water St. in
Grifton as well as some businesses just to the east of the bridge
on Highway 118. Water will surround many homes in Tick Bite.
Highway 123 just north of the bridge in Hookerton will flood. Water
will threaten homes on Loop Road and Four Way Rd. between Snow Hill
and Hookerton.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 8AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Wed Thu Fri
Hookerton 13 13.2 Tue 09 PM 14.0 15.4 16.4
LAT...LON 3549 7768 3543 7745 3535 7740 3534 7745
3539 7756 3545 7774
$$467
WGUS82 KMHX 261417
FLSMHX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY, NC
1017 AM EDT Wed Apr 26 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene...Lenoir and Pitt
Counties
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. Most flood deaths occur
in automobiles when people try to drive through flooded areas.
Stay tuned to developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio...local
radio...media or cable TV.
&&
NCC079-107-147-271417-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.2.ER.170425T2045Z.170430T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1017 AM EDT Wed Apr 26 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* until further notice.
* At 10 AM Wednesday the stage was 13.7 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 17.6 feet by
Sunday morning then begin falling.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet...Water floods some homes along Water St. in
Grifton as well as some businesses just to the east of the bridge
on Highway 118. Water will surround many homes in Tick Bite.
Highway 123 just north of the bridge in Hookerton will flood. Water
will threaten homes on Loop Road and Four Way Rd. between Snow Hill
and Hookerton.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 8AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Thu Fri Sat
Hookerton 13 13.7 Wed 10 AM 14.1 15.4 16.4
LAT...LON 3549 7768 3543 7745 3535 7740 3534 7745
3539 7756 3545 7774
$$401
WGUS82 KMHX 270111
FLSMHX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY, NC
911 PM EDT Wed Apr 26 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene...Lenoir and Pitt
Counties
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. Most flood deaths occur
in automobiles when people try to drive through flooded areas.
Stay tuned to developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio...local
radio...media or cable TV.
&&
NCC079-107-147-280111-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.2.ER.170425T2045Z.170430T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
911 PM EDT Wed Apr 26 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* until further notice.
* At 8 PM Wednesday the stage was 14.1 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 17.6 feet by
Sunday morning then begin falling.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet...Water floods some homes along Water St. in
Grifton as well as some businesses just to the east of the bridge
on Highway 118. Water will surround many homes in Tick Bite.
Highway 123 just north of the bridge in Hookerton will flood. Water
will threaten homes on Loop Road and Four Way Rd. between Snow Hill
and Hookerton.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 8PM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Thu Fri Sat
Hookerton 13 14.1 Wed 08 PM 15.0 16.1 17.3
LAT...LON 3549 7768 3543 7745 3535 7740 3534 7745
3539 7756 3545 7774
$$954
WGUS82 KMHX 271429
FLSMHX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY, NC
1029 AM EDT Thu Apr 27 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene...Lenoir and Pitt
Counties
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. Most flood deaths occur
in automobiles when people try to drive through flooded areas.
Stay tuned to developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio...local
radio...media or cable TV.
&&
NCC079-107-147-281429-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.2.ER.170425T2045Z.170428T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1029 AM EDT Thu Apr 27 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* until further notice.
* At 10 AM Thursday the stage was 15.6 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 17.5 feet by
tomorrow evening then begin falling.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet...Water floods some homes along Water St. in
Grifton as well as some businesses just to the east of the bridge
on Highway 118. Water will surround many homes in Tick Bite.
Highway 123 just north of the bridge in Hookerton will flood. Water
will threaten homes on Loop Road and Four Way Rd. between Snow Hill
and Hookerton.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 8AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Fri Sat Sun
Hookerton 13 15.6 Thu 10 AM 17.3 17.4 17.1
LAT...LON 3549 7768 3543 7745 3535 7740 3534 7745
3539 7756 3545 7774
$$468
WGUS82 KMHX 271958
FLSMHX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY, NC
358 PM EDT Thu Apr 27 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene...Lenoir and Pitt
Counties
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. Most flood deaths occur
in automobiles when people try to drive through flooded areas.
Stay tuned to developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio...local
radio...media or cable TV.
&&
NCC079-107-147-281958-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.3.ER.170425T2045Z.170429T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
358 PM EDT Thu Apr 27 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* until further notice.
* At 3 PM Thursday the stage was 16.7 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 18.7 feet by
tomorrow evening then begin falling.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet...Water floods some homes along Water St. in
Grifton as well as some businesses just to the east of the bridge
on Highway 118. Water will surround many homes in Tick Bite.
Highway 123 just north of the bridge in Hookerton will flood. Water
will threaten homes on Loop Road and Four Way Rd. between Snow Hill
and Hookerton.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 8PM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Fri Sat Sun
Hookerton 13 16.7 Thu 03 PM 17.3 18.7 18.2
LAT...LON 3549 7768 3543 7745 3535 7740 3534 7745
3539 7756 3545 7774
$$823
WGUS82 KMHX 280232
FLSMHX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY, NC
1032 PM EDT Thu Apr 27 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene...Lenoir and Pitt
Counties
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. Most flood deaths occur
in automobiles when people try to drive through flooded areas.
Stay tuned to developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio...local
radio...media or cable TV.
&&
NCC079-107-147-290232-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.3.ER.170425T2045Z.170429T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1032 PM EDT Thu Apr 27 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* until further notice.
* At 10 PM Thursday the stage was 17.8 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 18.7 feet by
tomorrow evening then begin falling.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet...Water floods some homes along Water St. in
Grifton as well as some businesses just to the east of the bridge
on Highway 118. Water will surround many homes in Tick Bite.
Highway 123 just north of the bridge in Hookerton will flood. Water
will threaten homes on Loop Road and Four Way Rd. between Snow Hill
and Hookerton.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 8PM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Fri Sat Sun
Hookerton 13 17.8 Thu 10 PM 18.7 18.5 18.2
LAT...LON 3549 7768 3543 7745 3535 7740 3534 7745
3539 7756 3545 7774
$$000
WGUS82 KMHX 281538
FLSMHX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY, NC
1138 AM EDT Fri Apr 28 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene...Lenoir and Pitt
Counties
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. Most flood deaths occur
in automobiles when people try to drive through flooded areas.
Stay tuned to developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio...local
radio...media or cable TV.
&&
NCC079-107-147-291538-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.3.ER.170425T2045Z.170429T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1138 AM EDT Fri Apr 28 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* until further notice.
* At 11 AM Friday the stage was 19.6 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 20.0 feet by
after midnight tonight then begin slowly falling.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet...Low areas on the south side of Snow Hill
start to flood. Several homes on the north side of the creek from
Snow Hill to Hookerton will start to flood. Water up to the Highway
118 (Highland Blvd) bridge in Grifton. Widespread flooding in
Grifton and Tick Bite.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 8AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Sat Sun Mon
Hookerton 13 19.6 Fri 11 AM 19.9 19.5 18.8
LAT...LON 3549 7768 3543 7745 3535 7740 3534 7745
3539 7756 3545 7774
$$876
WGUS82 KMHX 291333
FLSMHX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY, NC
933 AM EDT Sat Apr 29 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene...Lenoir and Pitt
Counties
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. Most flood deaths occur
in automobiles when people try to drive through flooded areas.
Stay tuned to developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio...local
radio...media or cable TV.
&&
NCC079-107-147-301333-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.3.ER.170425T2045Z.170429T0615Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
933 AM EDT Sat Apr 29 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* until further notice.
* At 9 AM Saturday the stage was 20.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue slowly falling to a stage of 19.6 feet
by tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet...Low areas on the south side of Snow Hill
start to flood. Several homes on the north side of the creek from
Snow Hill to Hookerton will start to flood. Water up to the Highway
118 (Highland Blvd) bridge in Grifton. Widespread flooding in
Grifton and Tick Bite.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 8AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Sun Mon Tue
Hookerton 13 20.0 Sat 09 AM 19.6 18.8 17.9
LAT...LON 3549 7768 3543 7745 3535 7740 3534 7745
3539 7756 3545 7774
$$311
WGUS82 KMHX 300133
FLSMHX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY, NC
933 PM EDT Sat Apr 29 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Neuse River At Kinston affecting Lenoir County
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. Most flood deaths occur
in automobiles when people try to drive through flooded areas.
Stay tuned to developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio...local
radio...media or cable TV.
&&
NCC107-010133-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KINN7.3.ER.170428T0408Z.170503T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
933 PM EDT Sat Apr 29 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Neuse River At Kinston.
* until further notice.
* At 9 PM Saturday the stage was 16.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 22.1 feet by
Wednesday morning then begin falling.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet...Many homes and businesses southeast of
Kinston will flood. Highway 11 and numerous secondary roads will
become impassable. Water will flood the Rivermont area. In Grifton,
the Contentnea Creek will back up and cause flooding of homes and
businesses along Water St. and Highland Blvd. Water will inundate
some homes in Tick Bite.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 8PM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Sun Mon Tue
Kinston 14 16.4 Sat 09 PM 18.4 20.8 22.0
LAT...LON 3528 7763 3538 7744 3535 7739 3522 7750
3521 7761 3520 7780 3525 7779
$$191
WGUS82 KMHX 301343
FLSMHX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY, NC
943 AM EDT Sun Apr 30 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene...Lenoir and Pitt
Counties
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. Most flood deaths occur
in automobiles when people try to drive through flooded areas.
Stay tuned to developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio...local
radio...media or cable TV.
&&
NCC079-107-147-011343-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.3.ER.170425T2045Z.170429T0615Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
943 AM EDT Sun Apr 30 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* until further notice.
* At 9 AM Sunday the stage was 18.7 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to a stage of 18.1 feet
by tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet...Water floods some homes along Water Street in
Grifton as well as some businesses just to the east of the bridge
on Highway 118. Water will surround many homes in Tick Bite.
Highway 123 just north of the bridge in Hookerton will flood. Water
will threaten homes on Loop Road and Four Way Road between Snow Hill
and Hookerton.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 8PM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Mon Tue Wed
Hookerton 13 18.7 Sun 09 AM 18.4 17.6 16.1
LAT...LON 3549 7768 3543 7745 3535 7740 3534 7745
3539 7756 3545 7774
$$547
WGUS82 KMHX 301935
FLSMHX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY, NC
335 PM EDT Sun Apr 30 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene...Lenoir and Pitt
Counties
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. Most flood deaths occur
in automobiles when people try to drive through flooded areas.
Stay tuned to developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio...local
radio...media or cable TV.
&&
NCC079-107-147-011935-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.3.ER.170425T2045Z.170429T0615Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
335 PM EDT Sun Apr 30 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* until further notice.
* At 3 PM Sunday the stage was 18.2 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to a stage of 17.8 feet
by tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet...Water floods some homes along Water Street in
Grifton as well as some businesses just to the east of the bridge
on Highway 118. Water will surround many homes in Tick Bite.
Highway 123 just north of the bridge in Hookerton will flood. Water
will threaten homes on Loop Road and Four Way Road between Snow Hill
and Hookerton.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 8AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Mon Tue Wed
Hookerton 13 18.2 Sun 03 PM 17.8 16.9 16.5
LAT...LON 3549 7768 3543 7745 3535 7740 3534 7745
3539 7756 3545 7774
$$968
WGUS82 KMHX 010129
FLSMHX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY, NC
929 PM EDT Sun Apr 30 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene...Lenoir and Pitt
Counties
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. Most flood deaths occur
in automobiles when people try to drive through flooded areas.
Stay tuned to developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio...local
radio...media or cable TV.
&&
NCC079-107-147-020129-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.3.ER.170425T2045Z.170429T0615Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
929 PM EDT Sun Apr 30 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* until further notice.
* At 9 PM Sunday the stage was 17.7 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to a stage of 16.7 feet
by Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet...Water floods some homes along Water St in
Grifton as well as some businesses just to the east of the bridge
on Highway 118. Water will surround many homes in Tick Bite.
Highway 123 just north of the bridge in Hookerton will flood. Water
will threaten homes on Loop Road and Four Way Rd between Snow Hill
and Hookerton.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 8PM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Mon Tue Wed
Hookerton 13 17.7 Sun 09 PM 16.8 16.6 16.2
LAT...LON 3549 7768 3543 7745 3535 7740 3534 7745
3539 7756 3545 7774
$$625
WGUS82 KMHX 011355
FLSMHX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY, NC
955 AM EDT Mon May 1 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene...Lenoir and Pitt
Counties
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. Most flood deaths occur
in automobiles when people try to drive through flooded areas.
Stay tuned to developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio...local
radio...media or cable TV.
&&
NCC079-107-147-021355-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.3.ER.170425T2045Z.170429T0615Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
955 AM EDT Mon May 1 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* until further notice.
* At 9 AM Monday the stage was 16.8 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to a stage of 16.0 feet
by tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet...Water will threaten several homes in Tick
Bite and may inundate Tick Bite Rd. Minor flooding will occur in
Grifton along Water St. and Creekshore Drive. Water threatens
residents on Loop Road between Snow hill and Hookerton.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 8AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Tue Wed Thu
Hookerton 13 16.8 Mon 09 AM 16.0 15.8 15.2
LAT...LON 3549 7768 3543 7745 3535 7740 3534 7745
3539 7756 3545 7774
$$261
WGUS82 KMHX 020142
FLSMHX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY, NC
942 PM EDT Mon May 1 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene...Lenoir and Pitt
Counties
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. Most flood deaths occur
in automobiles when people try to drive through flooded areas.
Stay tuned to developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio...local
radio...media or cable TV.
&&
NCC079-107-147-030142-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.3.ER.170425T2045Z.170429T0615Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
942 PM EDT Mon May 1 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* until further notice.
* At 9 PM Monday the stage was 15.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to a stage of 15.5 feet
by Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet...Water will threaten several homes in Tick
Bite and may inundate Tick Bite Rd. Minor flooding will occur in
Grifton along Water Street and Creekshore Drive. Water threatens residents on Loop Road between Snow Hill and Hookerton.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 8PM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Tue Wed Thu
Hookerton 13 15.8 Mon 09 PM 15.7 15.2 14.6
LAT...LON 3549 7768 3543 7745 3535 7740 3534 7745
3539 7756 3545 7774
$$895
WGUS82 KMHX 021347
FLSMHX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY, NC
947 AM EDT Tue May 2 2017
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene...Lenoir and Pitt
Counties
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. Most flood deaths occur
in automobiles when people try to drive through flooded areas.
Stay tuned to developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio...local
radio...media or cable TV.
&&
NCC079-107-147-031347-
/O.EXT.KMHX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170506T0600Z/
/HOKN7.3.ER.170425T2045Z.170429T0615Z.170506T0000Z.NO/
947 AM EDT Tue May 2 2017
The Flood Warning extended for
The Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* until late Friday night.
* At 9 AM Tuesday the stage was 15.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
Friday evening.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet...Water may threaten several homes in Tick
Bite and may inundate Tick Bite Road. Minor flooding will occur in
Grifton along Water Street and Creekshore Drive. Water may also
threaten residents on Loop Road between Snow hill and Hookerton.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 8AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Wed Thu Fri
Hookerton 13 15.2 Tue 09 AM 14.4 13.9 13.3
LAT...LON 3549 7768 3543 7745 3535 7740 3534 7745
3539 7756 3545 7774
$$632
WGUS82 KMHX 030125
FLSMHX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY, NC
925 PM EDT Tue May 2 2017
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene...Lenoir and Pitt
Counties
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. Most flood deaths occur
in automobiles when people try to drive through flooded areas.
Stay tuned to developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio...local
radio...media or cable TV.
&&
NCC079-107-147-040125-
/O.EXT.KMHX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170506T1200Z/
/HOKN7.3.ER.170425T2045Z.170429T0615Z.170506T0600Z.NO/
925 PM EDT Tue May 2 2017
...Flood Warning extended until Saturday morning...The Flood Warning
extended for
The Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* until Saturday morning.
* At 9 PM Tuesday the stage was 14.7 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
early Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet...Water will threaten several homes in Tick
Bite and may inundate Tick Bite Road. Minor flooding will occur in
Grifton along Water Street and Creekshore Drive. Water may also begin
to threaten residents on Loop Road between Snow hill and Hookerton.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 8PM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Wed Thu Fri
Hookerton 13 14.7 Tue 09 PM 14.0 13.5 13.1
LAT...LON 3549 7768 3543 7745 3535 7740 3534 7745
3539 7756 3545 7774
$$806
WGUS82 KMHX 031337
FLSMHX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY, NC
937 AM EDT Wed May 3 2017
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene...Lenoir and Pitt
Counties
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. Most flood deaths occur
in automobiles when people try to drive through flooded areas.
Stay tuned to developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio...local
radio...media or cable TV.
&&
NCC079-107-147-041337-
/O.EXT.KMHX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170506T0600Z/
/HOKN7.3.ER.170425T2045Z.170429T0615Z.170506T0000Z.NO/
937 AM EDT Wed May 3 2017
The Flood Warning extended for
The Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* until late Friday night.
* At 9 AM Wednesday the stage was 14.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
Friday evening.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet...Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent
to creek can be expected. Water will approach some yards in Tick
Bite.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 8AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Thu Fri Sat
Hookerton 13 14.4 Wed 09 AM 13.6 13.1 12.8
LAT...LON 3549 7768 3543 7745 3535 7740 3534 7745
3539 7756 3545 7774
$$074
WGUS82 KMHX 040124
FLSMHX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY, NC
924 PM EDT Wed May 3 2017
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene...Lenoir and Pitt
Counties
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. Most flood deaths occur
in automobiles when people try to drive through flooded areas.
Stay tuned to developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio...local
radio...media or cable TV.
&&
NCC079-107-147-050124-
/O.EXT.KMHX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170507T0000Z/
/HOKN7.3.ER.170425T2045Z.170429T0615Z.170506T1800Z.NO/
924 PM EDT Wed May 3 2017
...Flood Warning extended until Saturday evening...The Flood Warning
extended for
The Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* until Saturday evening.
* At 9 PM Wednesday the stage was 14.1 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
early Saturday afternoon.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet...Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent
to creek can be expected. Water will approach some yards in Tick
Bite.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 8PM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Thu Fri Sat
Hookerton 13 14.1 Wed 09 PM 13.5 13.2 12.9
LAT...LON 3549 7768 3543 7745 3535 7740 3534 7745
3539 7756 3545 7774
$$362
WGUS82 KMHX 041346
FLSMHX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY, NC
946 AM EDT Thu May 4 2017
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene...Lenoir and Pitt
Counties
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. Most flood deaths occur
in automobiles when people try to drive through flooded areas.
Stay tuned to developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio...local
radio...media or cable TV.
&&
NCC079-107-147-051346-
/O.EXT.KMHX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.3.ER.170425T2045Z.170429T0615Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
946 AM EDT Thu May 4 2017
...Flood Warning extended until further notice...The Flood Warning
extended for
The Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* until further notice.
* At 9 AM Thursday the stage was 13.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to a stage of 13.3 feet
by tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet...Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent
to creek can be expected. Water will approach some yards in Tick
Bite.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 8AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Fri Sat Sun
Hookerton 13 13.8 Thu 09 AM 13.3 13.2 13.0
LAT...LON 3549 7768 3543 7745 3535 7740 3534 7745
3539 7756 3545 7774
$$339
WGUS82 KMHX 050124
FLSMHX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY, NC
924 PM EDT Thu May 4 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene...Lenoir and Pitt
Counties
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. Most flood deaths occur
in automobiles when people try to drive through flooded areas.
Stay tuned to developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio...local
radio...media or cable TV.
&&
NCC079-107-147-060124-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.3.ER.170425T2045Z.170429T0615Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
924 PM EDT Thu May 4 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* until further notice.
* At 9 PM Thursday the stage was 13.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to slowly drop to near flood
stage Saturday then may rise to around 14 feet early next week. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet...Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent
to creek can be expected. Water will reach some yards in Tick
Bite.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 8PM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Fri Sat Sun
Hookerton 13 13.5 Thu 09 PM 13.2 13.0 13.2
LAT...LON 3549 7768 3543 7745 3535 7740 3534 7745
3539 7756 3545 7774
$$147
WGUS82 KMHX 051436
FLSMHX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY, NC
1036 AM EDT Fri May 5 2017
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene...Lenoir and Pitt
Counties
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. Most flood deaths occur
in automobiles when people try to drive through flooded areas.
Stay tuned to developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio...local
radio...media or cable TV.
&&
NCC079-107-147-061200-
/O.EXT.KMHX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170506T1200Z/
/HOKN7.3.ER.170425T2045Z.170429T0615Z.170506T0600Z.NO/
1036 AM EDT Fri May 5 2017
The Flood Warning extended for
The Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* until Saturday morning.
* At 10 AM Friday the stage was 13.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet...Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent
to creek can be expected. Water will approach some yards in Tick
Bite.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 8AM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Sat Sun Mon
Hookerton 13 13.2 Fri 10 AM 12.9 12.6 12.5
LAT...LON 3549 7768 3543 7745 3535 7740 3534 7745
3539 7756 3545 7774
$$171
WGUS82 KMHX 060151
FLSMHX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY, NC
951 PM EDT Fri May 5 2017
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene...Lenoir and Pitt
Counties
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. Most flood deaths occur
in automobiles when people try to drive through flooded areas.
Stay tuned to developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio...local
radio...media or cable TV.
&&
NCC079-107-147-060221-
/O.CAN.KMHX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170506T1200Z/
/HOKN7.3.ER.170425T2045Z.170429T0615Z.170505T2145Z.NO/
951 PM EDT Fri May 5 2017
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
The Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* At 9 PM Friday the stage was 12.9 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at 7:00 PM Friday.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 12.6 feet by Sunday
morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet...Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent
to creek can be expected. Water will approach some yards in Tick
Bite.
&&
Fld Observed Forecast 8PM
Location Stg Stg Day Time Sat Sun Mon
Hookerton 13 12.9 Fri 09 PM 12.7 12.7 12.9
LAT...LON 3549 7768 3543 7745 3535 7740 3534 7745
3539 7756 3545 7774
$$What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Apr 25, 4:00 AM EDT, 1 hour 39 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 25, 4:00 AM EDT, 1 hour 39 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
400 AM EDT Tue Apr 25 2017
.SYNOPSIS...
A complex low pressure system will continue to impact Eastern
North Carolina today then move northeast away from the region
tonight. High pressure in the central Atlantic will build in
Wednesday through the weekend bringing above normal temperatures
and below normal rain chances. A cold front will approach from
the west Monday.
&&
.NEAR TERM /TODAY/...
As of 4 AM Tue...Latest analysis shows two sfc lows, main low
off ILM and the secondary low btwn Hatteras and Lookout...with
the upper low over SC. Low becomes vertically stacked today and
lifts across Eastern NC. Latest radar imagery shows widespread
moderate to heavy rainfall across ENC early this morning, with
heaviest band now extending from Greene county into central
Carteret county averaging about 1-1.5"/hour. High res models
continue to show precip tapering off from SW to NE over the next
few hours...with the focus shifting towards the Outer Banks and
Albemarle Sound region. Flash Flood Watch continues through
early this morning. Flash Flood Warnings continue for the next
few hours, for the SW portions of the area as moderate to heavy
rainfall continues over locations that have seen 2-5" of
rainfall in the last 24 hours. While deepest moisture slides off
the coast early today, scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms through the day as the stacked low tracks
overhead. Steep mid level lapse rates and cold temps aloft could
result in some small hail. Winds are now peaking, and should be
diminishing quickly after sunrise this morning. Wind advisory
continues for the Outer Banks through early this morning, and
have seen gusts 45-50 mph. Low level thickness values and 850mb
temps support highs in the low/mid 70s.
&&
.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 6 AM WEDNESDAY/...
As of 255 AM Tue...Stacked low will lift off to the NNE
tonight, with shower chances tapering off. Think winds will stay
up overnight to inhibit fog development, but could see
increasing low stratus develop late. Mild overnight with lows in
the upper 50s/low 60s.
&&
.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
As of 230 AM Tue...Surface high pres over the Atlantic combined
with ridging aloft will lead to warm and mainly dry weather
through the weekend. Increasingly moist airmass may lead to some
isold aftn and evening TSRA along the sea breeze inland from
time to time but most locations will see no rain. Highs on Wed
will be in the mid 70s to lower 80s then warm to 85 to 90 inland
and upper 70s to lower 80s beaches Thu through Mon. Lows will
be mostly in the 60s with some lower 70s closer to the coast. A
cold front will approach from the W Mon but looks like bulk of
the day will remain rain free.
&&
.AVIATION /08Z TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
Short Term /Through Tonight/...
As of 255 AM Tue...Widespread sub-VFR conditions currently
across the terminals, with moderate to heavy rain. Periods of
IFR will be possible through early this morning, but expect pred
MVFR. Forecast soundings and high res guidance show ceilings
lifting to VFR late morning, though could see tempo periods of
MVFR. Rain should taper off this morning, with scattered
showers/iso tstms late morning into the early evening. Forecast
soundings and guidance show low stratus developing late tonight
and early Wed morning, with the potential for IFR ceilings.
Long Term /Wed through Sat/...
As of 230 AM Tue...VFR should dominate this period with warm SW
flow around offshore high pres. Isold late day tsra poss but
just a very small chc will see any sub VFR impact a terminal.
&&
.MARINE...
Short Term /through Tonight/...
As of 255 AM Tue...Strong winds and dangerous seas continue
across much of the marine area early this morning. Gale warnings
continue for the northern/central waters and sounds for the
next few hours, and issued SCA for the southern waters. Latest
obs show E/SE winds 15-25 kt with gusts 30-35 kt and seas 7-16
ft...highest at 41025 which is gusting to 45kt. Winds will be
peaking over the next hour or two, then gradually tapering off
from south to north as low moves along the coast. Winds shift to
SE/SW later this morning, and diminish to 10-20kt. However
large seas will linger today and tonight. Seas subsiding to 5-9
feet by late afternoon, and 4-7 feet overnight.
Long Term /Wed through Sat/...
As of 230 AM Tue...Offshore high pres will lead to a prolonged
period of mainly SW flow this period. Speeds will avg 10 to 15
kts but may occasionally reach 15 to 20 kts espcly during the
aftn and early evening. Lingering swells will keep seas in the 5
to 7 foot range Wed then shld be 3 to 5 ft Thu into Sat.
&&
.HYDROLOGY...
As of 255 AM Tue...Flash Flood Watch continues for W/SW
sections of the CWA through early this morning. Flash Flood
Warnings remain in effect as well for SW locations, where
several inches of rain have been reported over the last 24 hours
and many roads have been closed. Widespread rain will taper off
early this morning, becoming more scattered with widespread
flooding threat ending. A River Flood Warning has been issued
for the NE Cape Fear River at Chinquapin, which is forecast to
reach flood stage Wed morning.
&&
.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
As of 255 AM Tue...High surf advisory continues for beaches
north of Cape Lookout through today with surf heights up to 7 to
10. Could see minor water level rises around 1 to 2 ft for
soundside areas adjacent to the Pamlico Sound vulnerable to E
winds through early this morning. Coastal Flood Advisory
continues for Beaufort, Pamlico, Craven and Carteret Counties
through early this morning. High threat of rip currents at all
beaches today.
&&
.MHX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NC...Flash Flood Watch until 8 AM EDT this morning for NCZ044-079-
080-090>095-098.
Coastal Flood Advisory until 8 AM EDT this morning for NCZ080-
093>095.
Beach Hazards Statement from 8 AM EDT this morning through
this evening for NCZ095-098-103-104.
High Surf Advisory until 8 PM EDT this evening for NCZ095-103-
104.
Wind Advisory until 6 AM EDT early this morning for NCZ103-104.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 5 AM EDT early this morning for
AMZ136-137.
Gale Warning until 7 AM EDT this morning for AMZ130-131-135-
150-152-154.
Small Craft Advisory until noon EDT Wednesday for AMZ156-158.
&&
SYNOPSIS...RF/CQD
NEAR TERM...CQD
SHORT TERM...CQD
LONG TERM...RF
AVIATION...RF/CQD
MARINE...RF/CQD
HYDROLOGY...MHX
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...MHXHazardous weather outlook, Apr 25, 3:12 AM EDT, 2 hours 27 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 312 AM EDT Tue Apr 25 2017 NCZ029-045>047-081-260715- Martin-Washington-Tyrrell-Mainland Dare-Mainland Hyde- 312 AM EDT Tue Apr 25 2017 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. Periods of heavy rainfall expected through early this morning, minor flooding possible. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ103-104-260715- Outer Banks Dare-Outer Banks Hyde- 312 AM EDT Tue Apr 25 2017 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. High Surf Advisory. Wind Advisory. Beach Hazards Statement. Periods of heavy rainfall expected through early this morning, minor flooding possible. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ095-260715- Carteret- 312 AM EDT Tue Apr 25 2017 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flash Flood Watch. Coastal Flood Advisory. High Surf Advisory. Beach Hazards Statement. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ080-093-094-260715- Beaufort-Craven-Pamlico- 312 AM EDT Tue Apr 25 2017 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flash Flood Watch. Coastal Flood Advisory. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ044-079-090>092-260715- Pitt-Greene-Duplin-Lenoir-Jones- 312 AM EDT Tue Apr 25 2017 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flash Flood Watch. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ098-260715- Onslow- 312 AM EDT Tue Apr 25 2017 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flash Flood Watch. Beach Hazards Statement. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
In the hours before
Local storm report, Apr 25, 12:32 AM EDT, 5 hours 7 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
1232 AM EDT TUE APR 25 2017
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1145 PM FLASH FLOOD 1 S BOWDENS 35.03N 78.11W
04/24/2017 DUPLIN NC DEPT OF HIGHWAYS
SEYMORE BLACKMORE ROAD CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING NEAR US
117.
&&
EVENT NUMBER MHX1700089
KEARNSSpecial weather statement, Apr 25, 4:53 AM EDT, 46 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 453 AM EDT TUE APR 25 2017 NCZ029-046-080-081-094-250945- Beaufort-Mainland Hyde-Tyrrell-Martin-Pamlico- 453 AM EDT TUE APR 25 2017 ...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT WESTERN MAINLAND HYDE...SOUTH CENTRAL MARTIN...BEAUFORT...SOUTH CENTRAL TYRRELL AND NORTHEASTERN PAMLICO COUNTIES... At 452 AM EDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles southeast of Aurora Ferry Terminal to 10 miles south of Swan Quarter Ferry Terminal. Movement was northwest at 45 mph. Wind gusts up to 50 mph are possible with these storms. These storms will be near... Aurora Ferry Terminal around 500 AM EDT. Bayview Ferry Terminal around 505 AM EDT. Sladesville around 510 AM EDT. Goose Creek State Park around 515 AM EDT. Ransomville around 520 AM EDT. Washington and Belhaven around 525 AM EDT. Pinetown around 540 AM EDT. Other locations impacted by these storms include Aurora and Pantego. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They can relay your report to the National Weather Service office in Newport. LAT...LON 3567 7613 3522 7628 3526 7678 3572 7717 TIME...MOT...LOC 0852Z 137DEG 40KT 3532 7666 3525 7639 JBM
Special weather statement, Apr 25, 5:09 AM EDT, 30 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 509 AM EDT TUE APR 25 2017 NCZ046-047-081-103-251015- Western Dare-Mainland Hyde-Tyrrell-Outer Banks Dare- 509 AM EDT TUE APR 25 2017 ...A LINE OF SHOWERS WILL AFFECT MAINLAND DARE...NORTHEASTERN MAINLAND HYDE...OUTER BANKS DARE AND EASTERN TYRRELL COUNTIES... At 508 AM EDT, radar indicated showers were located along a line extending from near Killkenny to 6 miles southeast of Avon Pier. Movement was north at 35 mph. Wind gusts up to 50 mph are possible with these showers. These showers will be near... Gum Neck around 520 AM EDT. Salvo and Alligator around 540 AM EDT. Waves, Rodanthe and Hatteras Island Fishing Pier around 545 AM EDT. Bodie Island Lighthouse, Wanchese and Outer Banks Fishing Pier around 615 AM EDT. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They can relay your report to the National Weather Service office in Newport. LAT...LON 3603 7545 3519 7546 3544 7620 3602 7625 TIME...MOT...LOC 0908Z 165DEG 29KT 3563 7615 3528 7542 JBM
The office that day
Everything else NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 9:38 PM EDT | Beach Hazards Statement | MHX | 22 hr | |
| Apr 24, 10:02 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MHX | Beaufort, Greene, Lenoir, Martin, Pitt | 88 min |
| Apr 24, 10:55 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | MHX | Carteret, Craven, Jones, Onslow, Pamlico | 5 hr |
| Apr 25, 1:42 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | MHX | Duplin | 6 days |
| Apr 25, 2:46 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MHX | Craven, Greene, Lenoir, Pitt | 89 min |
| Apr 25, 3:31 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MHX | Beaufort, Carteret, Craven, Pamlico | 89 min |
| Apr 25, 3:52 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MHX | Carteret, Duplin, Greene, Jones, Lenoir, Onslow | 83 min |
| Apr 25, 4:08 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MHX | 52 min | |
| Apr 25, 4:51 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | MHX | Beaufort, Martin, Pitt, Washington | 3 hr |
| Apr 25, 4:53 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MHX | Beaufort | 52 min |
| Apr 25, 5:09 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MHX | Dare, Tyrrell | 66 min |
| Apr 25, 5:13 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MHX | Beaufort, Craven, Duplin, Greene, Jones, Lenoir and 3 more | 2 hr |
| Apr 25, 5:40 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | MHX | Lenoir | 16 days |
| Apr 25, 5:41 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | MHX | Pitt | 11 days |
| Apr 25, 5:42 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MHX | Washington | 63 min |
| Apr 25, 6:01 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MHX | Tyrrell | 59 min |
| Apr 25, 6:25 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MHX | Beaufort, Hyde, Martin, Washington | 95 min |
| Apr 25, 6:38 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | MHX | Pitt | 28 hr |
| Apr 25, 8:07 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MHX | Beaufort, Hyde, Martin, Pitt, Washington | 113 min |
| Apr 25, 11:41 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MHX | Dare | 49 min |
| Apr 25, 12:30 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MHX | Dare | 45 min |
| Apr 25, 2:25 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MHX | Craven | 50 min |
| Apr 25, 3:26 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MHX | Beaufort | 49 min |
| Apr 25, 4:18 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MHX | Jones | 27 min |
| Apr 25, 5:15 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MHX | Martin | 30 min |
| Apr 25, 6:01 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MHX | Tyrrell | 29 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.