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River Flood Warning 38, NWS Raleigh, NC
NWS Raleigh, NC issued this river flood warning at Nov 13, 2018, 2:52 AM EST for Johnston County, North Carolina. It took effect at Nov 13, 2018, 6:29 AM EST. It was in force for 37 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Nov 13, 2018, 2:52 AM EST (07:52 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 13, 2018, 6:29 AM EST
- Expired
- Nov 14, 2018, 7:38 PM EST
- In force
- 37 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Raleigh, NC
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Moderate
County Johnston County, NC
The radar
The Raleigh/Durham radar (KRAX), 10 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:53 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The river
Written for the forecast point Neuse River near Clayton (CLYN7). The gauge peaked at 13.99 ft at Nov 14, 2018, 2:00 AM EST.
- Action stage
- 8 ft
- Minor stage
- 9 ft
- Moderate stage
- 13 ft
- Major stage
- 16 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02087500, 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.
430
WGUS42 KRAH 130752
FLWRAH
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Raleigh, NC
252 AM EST Tue Nov 13 2018
...The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in North Carolina...
Neuse River Near Clayton affecting Johnston County
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message. If you encounter deep water while driving, do not
attempt to drive through. Turn around, dont drown.
&&
NCC101-131951-
/O.NEW.KRAH.FL.W.0038.181113T1129Z-181116T1200Z/
/CLYN7.2.ER.181113T1129Z.181114T1200Z.181116T0000Z.NO/
252 AM EST Tue Nov 13 2018
The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a
* Flood Warning for The Neuse River Near Clayton.
* from this morning to Friday morning, or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 2:15 AM Tuesday the stage was 8.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage by this
morning and continue to rise to near 15.2 feet by tomorrow
morning.The river will fall below flood stage by Thursday evening.
* Impact...At 10 feet, the Neuse River Greenway at Covered Bridge Road
begins to flood. At 13.0 feet, there will be extensive flooding
along the Neuse River Greenway trail.
&&
The following are the latest observations and 7 AM forecast stages
for the next several days.
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 7 AM
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Neuse River
Clayton 9 8.2 Tue 02 AM 9.1 15.2 10.9 7.6 6.3
&&
LAT...LON 3572 7843 3558 7829 3554 7829 3556 7835
3569 7849
$$6 follow-up statements
390
WGUS82 KRAH 131410
FLSRAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh, NC
910 AM EST Tue Nov 13 2018
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Neuse River Near Clayton affecting Johnston County
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message. If you encounter deep water while driving, do not
attempt to drive through. Turn around, dont drown.
&&
NCC101-140208-
/O.CON.KRAH.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-181116T1200Z/
/CLYN7.2.ER.181113T0823Z.181114T1200Z.181116T0000Z.NO/
910 AM EST Tue Nov 13 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
the Neuse River Near Clayton.
* At 8:15 AM Tuesday the stage was 10.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 15.2 feet by
tomorrow morning. The river will fall below flood stage Thursday
evening.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, There will be extensive flooding which will
close the Neuse River Greenway trail.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, The Neuse River Greenway at Covered Bridge
Road begins to flood.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet, Minor overflow occurs on both banks. Water
reaches the edge of the Neuse River Greenway trail.
&&
The following are the latest observations and 7 AM forecast stages
for the next several days.
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 7 AM
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Neuse River
Clayton 9 10.9 Tue 08 AM 15.2 10.9 7.6 6.3 5.8
&&
LAT...LON 3572 7843 3558 7829 3554 7829 3556 7835
3569 7849
$$111
WGUS82 KRAH 132051
FLSRAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh, NC
351 PM EST Tue Nov 13 2018
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Neuse River Near Clayton affecting Johnston County
Neuse River At Smithfield affecting Johnston County
Neuse River Near Goldsboro affecting Wayne County
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message. If you encounter deep water while driving, do not
attempt to drive through. Turn around, dont drown.
&&
NCC101-140851-
/O.CON.KRAH.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-181116T1200Z/
/CLYN7.2.ER.181113T0823Z.181114T1200Z.181116T0000Z.NO/
351 PM EST Tue Nov 13 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
the Neuse River Near Clayton.
* At 3:15 PM Tuesday the stage was 12.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 15.2 feet by
tomorrow morning. The river will fall below flood stage Thursday
evening.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Major flood begins.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, There will be extensive flooding which will
close the Neuse River Greenway trail.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, The Neuse River Greenway at Covered Bridge
Road begins to flood.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet, Minor overflow occurs on both banks. Water
reaches the edge of the Neuse River Greenway trail.
&&
The following are the latest observations and 7 AM forecast stages
for the next several days.
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 7 AM
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Neuse River
Clayton 9 12.7 Tue 03 PM 15.2 10.9 7.6 6.3 5.8
&&
LAT...LON 3572 7843 3558 7829 3554 7829 3556 7835
3569 7849
$$
NCC101-140851-
/O.CON.KRAH.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-181117T1108Z/
/SMFN7.3.ER.181113T1339Z.181115T0000Z.181116T2308Z.NO/
351 PM EST Tue Nov 13 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
the Neuse River At Smithfield.
* At 3:15 PM Tuesday the stage was 16.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 20.4 feet by
tomorrow evening. The river will fall below flood stage Friday
evening.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Major Flood Stage. Flooding cuts off the
water treatment plants access to the reservoir.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Moderate flood stage. The Smithfield town
park and the Neuse riverwalk at the US70 bridge are flooded.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Minor flood stage. Flooding begins along the
Neuse riverwalk. Water nears the base of the holding tank at the
water treatment plant.
&&
The following are the latest observations and 7 AM forecast stages
for the next several days.
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 7 AM
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Neuse River
Smithfield 15 16.5 Tue 03 PM 19.9 19.6 16.5 13.9 12.3
&&
LAT...LON 3554 7829 3548 7834 3544 7829 3541 7833
3547 7842 3556 7835
$$
NCC191-140851-
/O.CON.KRAH.FL.W.0044.181115T2217Z-000000T0000Z/
/GLDN7.2.ER.181115T2217Z.181118T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
351 PM EST Tue Nov 13 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
the Neuse River Near Goldsboro.
* from Thursday afternoon until further notice, or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 3:15 PM Tuesday the stage was 10.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by Thursday
afternoon and continue to rise to near 21.0 feet by Sunday morning.
Additional rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Strobe lights at the end of the runway at
Seymour Johnson Air Force base are flooded.
* Impact...At 22.5 feet, Evacuation of some homes in the Mar-Mac area
and possibly the Buckhorn Island subdivision may be necessary.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Flooding begins on Seymour Johnson Air Force
Base.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet, Riverview Trailer Park homes and Stevens Mill
Road begin to flood.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Arrington Bridge Road and access roads around
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base flood.
* Impact...At 19.5 feet, Ferry Bridge Road begins to flood.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Minor flood stage. Water overflows the banks
at the SR1915 bridge and upstream of the US117 bridge.
&&
The following are the latest observations and 7 AM forecast stages
for the next several days.
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 7 AM
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Neuse River
Goldsboro 18 10.9 Tue 03 PM 14.2 16.8 19.4 20.6 21.0
&&
LAT...LON 3538 7807 3533 7793 3528 7791 3525 7795
3530 7797 3534 7810
$$721
WGUS82 KRAH 132241
FLSRAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh, NC
541 PM EST Tue Nov 13 2018
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Neuse River Near Clayton affecting Johnston County
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message. If you encounter deep water while driving, do not
attempt to drive through. Turn around, dont drown.
&&
NCC101-141041-
/O.CON.KRAH.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-181116T1200Z/
/CLYN7.2.ER.181113T0823Z.181114T1200Z.181116T0000Z.NO/
541 PM EST Tue Nov 13 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
the Neuse River Near Clayton.
* At 5:15 PM Tuesday the stage was 13.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 15.2 feet by
tomorrow morning. The river will fall below flood stage Thursday
evening.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Major flood begins.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, There will be extensive flooding which will
close the Neuse River Greenway trail.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, The Neuse River Greenway at Covered Bridge
Road begins to flood.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet, Minor overflow occurs on both banks. Water
reaches the edge of the Neuse River Greenway trail.
&&
The following are the latest observations and 7 AM forecast stages
for the next several days.
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 7 AM
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Neuse River
Clayton 9 13.1 Tue 05 PM 15.2 10.9 7.6 6.3 5.8
&&
LAT...LON 3572 7843 3558 7829 3554 7829 3556 7835
3569 7849
$$475
WGUS82 KRAH 140318
FLSRAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh, NC
1018 PM EST Tue Nov 13 2018
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Neuse River Near Clayton affecting Johnston County
Neuse River At Smithfield affecting Johnston County
Neuse River Near Goldsboro affecting Wayne County
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message. If you encounter deep water while driving, do not
attempt to drive through. Turn around, dont drown.
&&
NCC101-141518-
/O.EXT.KRAH.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-181115T1540Z/
/CLYN7.2.ER.181113T0823Z.181114T0600Z.181115T0340Z.NO/
1018 PM EST Tue Nov 13 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
the Neuse River Near Clayton.
* At 9:16 PM Tuesday the stage was 13.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 14.2 feet by
after midnight tomorrow. The river will fall below flood stage
tomorrow late evening.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Major flood begins.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, There will be extensive flooding which will
close the Neuse River Greenway trail.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, The Neuse River Greenway at Covered Bridge
Road begins to flood.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet, Minor overflow occurs on both banks. Water
reaches the edge of the Neuse River Greenway trail.
&&
The following are the latest observations and 7 AM forecast stages
for the next several days.
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 7 AM
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Neuse River
Clayton 9 13.7 Tue 09 PM 7.3 5.9 5.7 4.5
&&
LAT...LON 3572 7843 3558 7829 3554 7829 3556 7835
3569 7849
$$
NCC101-141518-
/O.EXT.KRAH.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-181116T1338Z/
/SMFN7.3.ER.181113T1339Z.181115T0000Z.181116T0138Z.NO/
1018 PM EST Tue Nov 13 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
the Neuse River At Smithfield.
* At 9:15 PM Tuesday the stage was 17.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 20.0 feet by
tomorrow evening. The river will fall below flood stage Thursday
evening.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Major Flood Stage. Flooding cuts off the
water treatment plants access to the reservoir.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Moderate flood stage. The Smithfield town
park and the Neuse riverwalk at the US70 bridge are flooded.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Minor flood stage. Flooding begins along the
Neuse riverwalk. Water nears the base of the holding tank at the
water treatment plant.
&&
The following are the latest observations and 7 AM forecast stages
for the next several days.
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 7 AM
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Neuse River
Smithfield 15 17.5 Tue 09 PM 18.3 13.4 13.5 11.1
&&
LAT...LON 3554 7829 3548 7834 3544 7829 3541 7833
3547 7842 3556 7835
$$
NCC191-141518-
/O.EXT.KRAH.FL.W.0044.181116T0325Z-000000T0000Z/
/GLDN7.2.ER.181116T0325Z.181119T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1018 PM EST Tue Nov 13 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
the Neuse River Near Goldsboro.
* from Thursday evening until further notice, or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 9:15 PM Tuesday the stage was 11.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by Thursday before
midnight and continue to rise to near 21.8 feet by Sunday evening.
Additional rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Strobe lights at the end of the runway at
Seymour Johnson Air Force base are flooded.
* Impact...At 22.5 feet, Evacuation of some homes in the Mar-Mac area
and possibly the Buckhorn Island subdivision may be necessary.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Flooding begins on Seymour Johnson Air Force
Base.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet, Riverview Trailer Park homes and Stevens Mill
Road begin to flood.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Arrington Bridge Road and access roads around
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base flood.
* Impact...At 19.5 feet, Ferry Bridge Road begins to flood.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Minor flood stage. Water overflows the banks
at the SR1915 bridge and upstream of the US117 bridge.
&&
The following are the latest observations and 7 AM forecast stages
for the next several days.
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 7 AM
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Neuse River
Goldsboro 18 11.5 Tue 09 PM 16.2 19.0 21.0 21.6
&&
LAT...LON 3538 7807 3533 7793 3528 7791 3525 7795
3530 7797 3534 7810
$$080
WGUS82 KRAH 141020
FLSRAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh, NC
520 AM EST Wed Nov 14 2018
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Neuse River Near Clayton affecting Johnston County
Neuse River At Smithfield affecting Johnston County
Neuse River Near Goldsboro affecting Wayne County
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message. If you encounter deep water while driving, do not
attempt to drive through. Turn around, dont drown.
&&
NCC101-142220-
/O.EXT.KRAH.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-181115T1825Z/
/CLYN7.2.ER.181113T0823Z.181114T0745Z.181115T0625Z.NO/
520 AM EST Wed Nov 14 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
the Neuse River Near Clayton.
* At 4:15 AM Wednesday the stage was 14.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
early Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, There will be extensive flooding which will
close the Neuse River Greenway trail.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, The Neuse River Greenway at Covered Bridge
Road begins to flood.
&&
The following are the latest observations and 7 AM forecast stages
for the next several days.
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 7 AM
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Neuse River
Clayton 9 14.0 Wed 04 AM 13.9 7.7 5.9 5.7 3.8
&&
LAT...LON 3572 7843 3558 7829 3554 7829 3556 7835
3569 7849
$$
NCC101-142220-
/O.EXT.KRAH.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-181116T1800Z/
/SMFN7.3.ER.181113T1339Z.181115T0000Z.181116T0600Z.NO/
520 AM EST Wed Nov 14 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
the Neuse River At Smithfield.
* At 4:15 AM Wednesday the stage was 18.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 20.0 feet by this
evening. The river will fall below flood stage early Friday
morning.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Major Flood Stage. Flooding cuts off the
water treatment plants access to the reservoir.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Moderate flood stage. The Smithfield town
park and the Neuse riverwalk at the US70 bridge are flooded.
&&
The following are the latest observations and 7 AM forecast stages
for the next several days.
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 7 AM
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Neuse River
Smithfield 15 18.6 Wed 04 AM 19.1 18.6 14.3 14.2 11.5
&&
LAT...LON 3554 7829 3548 7834 3544 7829 3541 7833
3547 7842 3556 7835
$$
NCC191-142220-
/O.EXT.KRAH.FL.W.0044.181116T0400Z-000000T0000Z/
/GLDN7.2.ER.181116T0400Z.181119T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
520 AM EST Wed Nov 14 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
the Neuse River Near Goldsboro.
* from Thursday evening until further notice, or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 4:15 AM Wednesday the stage was 12.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by Thursday
evening and continue to rise to near 21.7 feet by early Monday
morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet, Riverview Trailer Park homes and Stevens Mill
Road begin to flood.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Minor flood stage. Water overflows the banks
at the SR 1915 bridge and upstream of the US 117 bridge.
&&
The following are the latest observations and 7 AM forecast stages
for the next several days.
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 7 AM
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Neuse River
Goldsboro 18 12.1 Wed 04 AM 12.4 16.1 19.0 20.8 21.5
&&
LAT...LON 3538 7807 3533 7793 3528 7791 3525 7795
3530 7797 3534 7810
$$454
WGUS82 KRAH 150038
FLSRAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh, NC
738 PM EST Wed Nov 14 2018
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Neuse River Near Clayton affecting Johnston County
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message. If you encounter deep water while driving, do not
attempt to drive through. Turn around, dont drown.
&&
NCC101-150108-
/O.CAN.KRAH.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-181115T1825Z/
/CLYN7.2.ER.181113T0823Z.181114T0745Z.181114T2255Z.NO/
738 PM EST Wed Nov 14 2018
The Flood Warning is cancelled for the Neuse River Near Clayton.
* At 7:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 8.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* The river fell below flood stage at 5:55 PM Wednesday.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 5.8 feet by Friday
morning.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet, Minor overflow occurs on both banks. Water
reaches the edge of the Neuse River Greenway trail.
&&
The following are the latest observations and 7 AM forecast stages
for the next several days.
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST 7 AM
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
Neuse River
Clayton 9 8.2 Wed 07 PM 6.9 5.8 5.0 4.0 3.9
&&
LAT...LON 3572 7843 3558 7829 3554 7829 3556 7835
3569 7849
$$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 Raleigh, NC wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Nov 13, 1:10 AM EST, 1 hour 42 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Nov 13, 1:10 AM EST, 1 hour 42 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Raleigh NC 110 AM EST Tue Nov 13 2018 .SYNOPSIS... A strong low pressure system will move southwest to northeast through the Southeast U.S. today, followed by the passage of a strong cold front tonight. Cold high pressure will return Wednesday. Another area of low pressure will approach central NC from the southwest Thursday and Thursday night. && .NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/... As of 850 PM Monday... ...Minor flooding expected in the urban areas, along with small streams and creeks in the Triad and Triangle areas through the overnight... Rainfall has been a widespread soaking today into this evening. Most areas have now seen 1 to 2 inches as of 800 PM, with the heaviest totals in the Piedmont. Greensboro reported 1.80 through 800 PM, Raleigh 1.75, and Burlington 1.72. Stream gauges in the Greensboro area have been rising especially around Buffalo Creek, Horsepin Creek, and Ryan Creek were nearing flood stage. Urban and small stream flooding is already occurring there. Same deal with Chapel Hill with some streams reported near bankfull already. Rivers are also now rising with the Haw River at Haw River and at Bynum expected to reach minor flooding later tonight. These are areas that typically flood in a flood plain and are near streams and creeks in urban areas. The flash flood guidance has been lowering and was now in the 1.5 to 2 inch range in 6 hours. Radar and satellite data indicate plenty of rain to come, with several waves noted in the flow from Augusta GA to Columbia SC to near Greensboro. These waves will continue aid in the dynamic lift within the low to mid level SSW jet a top our ongoing CAD event. We are lucky that the instability is NIL due to the cool stable pool over all of our region, even in the SE Coastal Plain. With the coastal front likely stalling very near the coast or possibly just inland, the very heavy rain with convection is not expected in our region, except for a possible brief elevated storm or two around Fayetteville and Goldsboro may enhance hourly rates later tonight. Widespread flash flooding is not expected at this time due to the stratiform rain event - up to 0.25 to 0.33 of an inch per hour in the heavier frontal bands. With additional rains of 1 to locally 2 inches still to fall, there will still be lots of runoff, just not as it would be in convective rains in excess of an inch or more per hour. Models are also suggesting the rainfall will be heaviest through 400 am in the NW before the banding of heavier rains shift more east of the Triad into central and eastern parts of NC through 700 or 800 am. With the CAD in place, lows will remain nearly steady in the upper 30s and 40s in the Piedmont. Temperatures in the Coastal Plain should rise into the 50s to near 60 as the coastal front nears. Temperatures will fall again on Tuesday in the SE as the front gets pushes back offshore as the low pressure passes by. && .SHORT TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT/... As of 330 PM Monday... Anomalously high PWs will hold over our area early Tue, before being shunted to the SE and S late Tue into Tue night. The southern portion of the mid level trough will close off over NE TX while the northern portion remains progressive over SE Canada. While the mid level flow will veer slightly in response, we'll still keep a steady stream of mid and high level moisture over the state. In the low levels, both the low level jet and the surface low that forms along the E NC front will both track quickly up the Mid Atlantic and Northeast coast early Tue, allowing the front to ease eastward during the day. The surface high attempting to build in from the W will be initially hindered by the higher terrain, such that we'll be left with abundant low level moisture and weak low level flow that will serve to keep clouds locked in for much of the day. While forcing for ascent won't be as strong or deep as today, the presence of the upper jet from OH NE through the Maritimes will keep at least weak upper divergence over our area, necessitating a continuation of high pops Tue, trending down NW to SE Tue night as the front settles just to our SE. Expect chilly highs from the lower 50s to lower 60s. Lows from the mid 30s to lower 40s with partial clearing possible in the far NW late. -GIH && .LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/... As of 305 PM Monday... Wednesday we will get a little break from the heavy precipitation as a surface high pressure moves across the Ohio Valley and into the mid-Atlantic states. Most of the area should remain dry, especially north of US-64 but the GFS never does clear out precipitation across the southern areas. That being said both the NAM and ECMWF do in fact clear the state so will only carry slight chance across the south. Cold air advection around the front of the high will bring northerly flow and high temperatures only topping out in the mid 40s. By Thursday morning both the GFS and the ECMWF bring the surface high into northern New England and introduce precipitation across central during the early morning hours. With the high not able to filter enough cold air in from the north in time, temperatures in the Triad and the VA border counties should stay slightly above freezing and keep precipitation all liquid with the exception of a few inconsequential sleet pellets. One thing to keep an eye on however is that the NAM becomes a bit of an outlier by Thursday morning in a key way as it is further south with the surface high across the mid-Atlantic which keeps precipitation out of the area till after 12z Thursday but as a consequence, filter colder air into the Triad and NW Piedmont. Looking at forecast soundings, this would present an opportunity for a couple hours of freezing rain in the Triad. With antecedent temperatures well above freezing, it is likely that even in this scenario, any ice accrual would be very minimal but it is worth keeping an eye on over the next couple of model cycles to see if it falls more in line with the GFS and the ECMWF. For the forecast, have kept temperatures slightly above freezing and all precipitation liquid at this time. Rain will continue through the day on Thursday and into Thursday night before clearing out before 12z on Friday. Rainfall amounts looks to be slightly lower than the early week system and so have a storm total QPF of between 1.5 and 2 inches at this time which should put us somewhere between 4-5 inches for the week. Will need to keep an eye on how much rain we get in our river basins to identify any potential for river flooding later in the weekend as water works its way downstream. Low temps should be in the mid 30s but if the precipitation clears out quicker, the Triad could drop into the lower 30s. Clearing will commence on Friday with high pressure moving into the area which will remain in place through the weekend. Highs in the 50s with lows in the mid 30s. && .AVIATION /06Z TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/... As of 110 AM Tuesday... Widespread adverse/poor aviation conditions will persist across central NC through this morning with slight improvement anticipated this afternoon into the evening hours. Wide rain will gradually taper off through 10Z, with scattered showers expected across the region after 10Z. Another batch of scattered-numerous showers will lift newd across central NC this afternoon. Ceilings are expected to remain IFR/LIFR through 14z, then lift mainly into the MVFR category this afternoon. Ceilings may briefly lift into the VFR category late this afternoon-evening before lowering back into the MVFR category. Another round of rain and persistent low ceilings will occur Wednesday through Thursday across central NC. A definitive improvement in aviation conditions with VFR parameters anticipated for Friday and Saturday. && .RAH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... None. && SYNOPSIS...WSS NEAR TERM...Badgett SHORT TERM...Hartfield LONG TERM...Ellis AVIATION...WSS
Hazardous weather outlook, Nov 12, 11:23 PM EST, 3 hours 29 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Raleigh NC 1123 PM EST Mon Nov 12 2018 NCZ007>011-021>028-038>043-073>078-083>086-088-089-140430- Person-Granville-Vance-Warren-Halifax-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance- Orange-Durham-Franklin-Nash-Edgecombe-Davidson-Randolph-Chatham-Wake- Johnston-Wilson-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Lee-Harnett-Wayne-Anson- Richmond-Scotland-Hoke-Cumberland-Sampson- 1123 PM EST Mon Nov 12 2018 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Widespread rain along with periods of heavy rain will continue over central North Carolina through tonight. Storm total rainfall amounts by early Tuesday should range between 2 and 3 inches, with locally 4 inches in the eastern Piedmont. This rainfall will lead to plenty of urban and small stream flooding, with the potential for isolated flash flooding in urban areas around the Triangle and Greensboro. In addition, some minor river flooding on the Haw, Neuse, and Tar Rivers is expected. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. Another round of widespread rain, possibly heavy, is expected late Wednesday into Thursday. Another 1 to 2 inches of rain is expected. This may lead to additional flooding. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
In the hours before
Local storm report, Nov 12, 11:21 PM EST, 3 hours 31 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RALEIGH NC
1121 PM EST MON NOV 12 2018
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1023 PM FLASH FLOOD 3 ENE GREENSBORO 36.10N 79.78W
11/12/2018 GUILFORD NC 911 CALL CENTER
ROAD CLOSURE AT YANCEYVILLE ST AND E
CORNWALLIS DR DUE TO FLOODING.
&&
JFDLocal storm report, Nov 12, 11:54 PM EST, 2 hours 58 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RALEIGH NC
1154 PM EST MON NOV 12 2018
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0910 PM FLASH FLOOD 1 NE CARRBORO 35.92N 79.07W
11/12/2018 ORANGE NC COUNTY OFFICIAL
MULTIPLE ROADS WERE REPORTED FLOODED IN
CHAPEL HILL, INCLUDING UMSTEAD ROAD, ESTES
DRIVE, CLELAND ROAD, AND OLD MASON FARM
ROAD.
&&
BSDLocal storm report, Nov 13, 1:01 AM EST, 1 hour 51 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RALEIGH NC
101 AM EST TUE NOV 13 2018
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1118 PM FLASH FLOOD 3 SW MONTICELLO 36.17N 79.71W
11/12/2018 GUILFORD NC 911 CALL CENTER
ECKERSON ROAD WAS REPORTED FLOODED AT
PRIVATE DRIVE.
&&
BSDSpecial weather statement, Nov 13, 2:08 AM EST, 44 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
208 AM EST TUE NOV 13 2018
NCZ042-078-089-130800-
Johnston NC-Sampson NC-Wayne NC-
208 AM EST TUE NOV 13 2018
...A HEAVY RAIN SHOWER WITH A RUMBLE OF THUNDER WILL AFFECT
WAYNE...NORTHEASTERN SAMPSON AND SOUTHEASTERN JOHNSTON COUNTIES
UNTIL 300 AM EST...
At 206 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a heavy rain shower 13
miles north of Clinton, moving northeast at 45 mph.
Wind gusts up to 40 mph will be possible with this heavy shower.
Locations impacted include...
Goldsboro, Fremont, Walnut Creek, Pikeville, Newton Grove, Eureka,
Hobbton, Mar-Mac, Brogden and Nahunta.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Seek shelter in a nearby building or vehicle. Wind gusts as high as
40 mph are capable of knocking down tree limbs and blowing around
trash cans, and other light outdoor objects.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
&&
LAT...LON 3534 7782 3520 7815 3519 7816 3518 7816
3506 7843 3521 7855 3559 7792 3559 7782
3553 7782 3543 7783 3541 7781 3539 7780
TIME...MOT...LOC 0706Z 236DEG 40KT 3518 7842
WSSSpecial weather statement, Nov 13, 2:32 AM EST, 20 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
232 AM EST TUE NOV 13 2018
NCZ078-130800-
Wayne NC-
232 AM EST TUE NOV 13 2018
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN WAYNE COUNTY UNTIL
300 AM EST...
At 232 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Mount Olive, moving northeast at 45 mph.
Wind gusts up to 40 mph will be possible with this storm.
Heavy rain and minor flooding will also be possible with this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Goldsboro, Mount Olive, Walnut Creek, Seven Springs, Brogden, Cliffs
Of The Neuse State Park and Elroy.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Seek shelter in a nearby building or vehicle. Wind gusts as high as
40 mph are capable of knocking down tree limbs and blowing around
trash cans, and other light outdoor objects.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3536 7782 3532 7783 3518 7783 3516 7788
3515 7789 3517 7793 3516 7797 3518 7799
3519 7802 3519 7804 3518 7807 3518 7811
3523 7815 3543 7783 3541 7781 3538 7780
TIME...MOT...LOC 0732Z 236DEG 39KT 3520 7802
WSSThe office that day
Everything else NWS Raleigh, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 7:11 PM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | RAH | Guilford | 6 hr |
| Nov 12, 8:37 PM EST | Flash Flood Warning | RAH | Guilford | 6 hr |
| Nov 12, 8:49 PM EST | Flash Flood Warning | RAH | Durham, Orange | 8 hr |
| Nov 12, 9:47 PM EST | River Flood Warning | RAH | Alamance | 37 hr |
| Nov 12, 9:47 PM EST | River Flood Warning | RAH | Chatham | 45 hr |
| Nov 12, 9:54 PM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | RAH | Wake | 9 hr |
| Nov 12, 10:07 PM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | RAH | Alamance, Durham, Orange, Person | 9 hr |
| Nov 12, 11:21 PM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | RAH | Anson, Chatham, Harnett, Hoke, Lee, Montgomery and 5 more | 3 hr |
| Nov 12, 11:27 PM EST | Flash Flood Warning | RAH | Chatham, Lee, Wake | 6 hr |
| Nov 12, 11:59 PM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | RAH | Franklin, Granville, Halifax, Nash, Vance, Warren | 6 hr |
| Nov 13, 12:08 AM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | RAH | Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Johnston, Sampson, Scotland | 3 hr |
| Nov 13, 12:15 AM EST | River Flood Warning | RAH | Chatham, Lee | 4 days |
| Nov 13, 2:08 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Wayne | 52 min |
| Nov 13, 2:12 AM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | RAH | Moore, Randolph | 6 hr |
| Nov 13, 2:18 AM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | RAH | Davidson | 6 hr |
| Nov 13, 2:32 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Wayne | 28 min |
| Nov 13, 3:31 AM EST | River Flood Warning | RAH | Anson, Stanly | 19 hr |
| Nov 13, 4:24 AM EST | River Flood Warning | RAH | Harnett | 30 hr |
| Nov 13, 4:35 AM EST | River Flood Warning | RAH | Cumberland | 5 days |
| Nov 13, 4:39 AM EST | River Flood Warning | RAH | Johnston | 4 days |
| Nov 13, 4:48 AM EST | Areal Flood Warning | RAH | Durham | 6 hr |
| Nov 13, 6:34 AM EST | Areal Flood Warning | RAH | Chatham, Wake | 6 hr |
| Nov 13, 7:54 AM EST | Areal Flood Warning | RAH | Person | 6 hr |
| Nov 13, 8:57 AM EST | River Flood Warning | RAH | Franklin | 53 hr |
| Nov 13, 9:00 AM EST | River Flood Warning | RAH | Wayne | 9 days |
| Nov 13, 9:02 AM EST | River Flood Warning | RAH | Cumberland | 5 days |
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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.