Alert archive / North Carolina / Flash Flood Warnings in 2021
Flash Flood Warning 3, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC
NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued this flash flood warning at Aug 3, 2021, 8:23 PM EDT for 4 counties in North Carolina. It was in force for 9 hr. 2 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 3, 2021, 8:23 PM EDT (00:23 UTC)
- Expired
- Aug 4, 2021, 5:15 AM EDT
- In force
- 9 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- None
Counties Carteret County, NC, Craven County, NC, Jones County, NC, Onslow County, NC
The radar
The Morehead City radar (KMHX), 18 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:24 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.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 10:00 PM EDT | FLOOD | 4 Se Cypress Creek, NC | SOME WATER ON BURGAW HWY (NC 53) NEAR THE COUNTY LINE. THE ROAD WAS STILL PASSABLE. |
| Aug 3, 10:15 PM EDT | FLOOD | 3 Ne Wildwood, NC | CORRECTS PREVIOUS FLOOD REPORT FROM 3 NE WILDWOOD. WATER COVERING THE ROAD IN SEVERAL SPOTS ALONG MILL CREEK RD. THE ROAD WAS STILL PASSABLE. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 00:00Z, 0.4 hours before the alert went out and 17 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 162 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -30 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 481 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 33 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 136 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 228 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 1.3
The text
As transmitted.
255
WGUS52 KMHX 040023
FFWMHX
NCC031-049-103-133-040415-
/O.NEW.KMHX.FF.W.0003.210804T0023Z-210804T0415Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
823 PM EDT Tue Aug 3 2021
The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Carteret County in eastern North Carolina...
Southeastern Craven County in eastern North Carolina...
Southeastern Jones County in eastern North Carolina...
Onslow County in eastern North Carolina...
* Until 1215 AM EDT.
* At 823 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 6 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Jacksonville, New Bern, Havelock, Morehead City, North Topsail
Beach, Newport, Harkers Island, Cedar Island, James City, Piney
Green, Pumpkin Center, Camp Lejeune Center, New River Station,
Half Moon, Stella, Swansboro, Hubert, South River, Cape Carteret
and North River.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
&&
LAT...LON 3484 7767 3491 7756 3507 7711 3508 7693
3504 7694 3507 7692 3503 7693 3503 7687
3496 7680 3510 7655 3511 7645 3497 7609
3456 7656 3467 7675 3462 7706 3442 7750
3448 7758 3473 7769
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
$$
SGK3 follow-up statements
182
WGUS52 KMHX 040403
FFWMHX
NCC031-049-103-133-040615-
/O.EXT.KMHX.FF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210804T0615Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1203 AM EDT Wed Aug 4 2021
The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has extended
the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Carteret County in eastern North Carolina...
Southeastern Craven County in eastern North Carolina...
Southeastern Jones County in eastern North Carolina...
Onslow County in eastern North Carolina...
* Until 215 AM EDT.
* At 1203 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 4 and 7 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Jacksonville, New Bern, Havelock, Morehead City, North Topsail
Beach, Newport, Harkers Island, Cedar Island, James City, Piney
Green, Pumpkin Center, Camp Lejeune Center, New River Station,
Half Moon, Stella, Swansboro, Hubert, South River, Cape Carteret
and North River.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
&&
LAT...LON 3484 7767 3491 7756 3507 7711 3508 7693
3504 7694 3507 7692 3503 7693 3503 7687
3496 7680 3510 7655 3511 7645 3497 7609
3456 7656 3467 7675 3462 7706 3442 7750
3448 7758 3473 7769
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
$$
8668
WGUS72 KMHX 040603
FFSMHX
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
203 AM EDT Wed Aug 4 2021
NCC103-040613-
/O.CAN.KMHX.FF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210804T0615Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Jones NC-
203 AM EDT Wed Aug 4 2021
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR SOUTHEASTERN JONES COUNTY...
Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to
heed remaining road closures.
A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT Thursday for
a portion of eastern North Carolina.
LAT...LON 3456 7730 3471 7729 3479 7718 3480 7709
3483 7705 3485 7696 3497 7690 3495 7680
3506 7662 3507 7656 3510 7655 3511 7645
3497 7609 3456 7656 3467 7675 3462 7706
3453 7730
$$
NCC031-049-133-040615-
/O.CON.KMHX.FF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210804T0615Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Carteret NC-Craven NC-Onslow NC-
203 AM EDT Wed Aug 4 2021
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING FOR CARTERET, SOUTHEASTERN CRAVEN AND SOUTHEASTERN ONSLOW
COUNTIES...
At 203 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 4 and 7 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches are possible in
the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Havelock, Morehead City, Newport, Harkers Island, Cedar Island,
Stella, Swansboro, South River, Hubert, Cape Carteret, North
River, Merrimon, Straits, Smyrna, Marshallberg, Davis, Sealevel,
Atlantic, Pine Knoll Shores and Harlowe.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
&&
LAT...LON 3456 7730 3471 7729 3479 7718 3480 7709
3483 7705 3485 7696 3497 7690 3495 7680
3506 7662 3507 7656 3510 7655 3511 7645
3497 7609 3456 7656 3467 7675 3462 7706
3453 7730
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
$$
SGK810
WGUS52 KMHX 040608
FFWMHX
NCC031-049-133-040915-
/O.EXT.KMHX.FF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210804T0915Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
208 AM EDT Wed Aug 4 2021
The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has extended
the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Carteret County in eastern North Carolina...
Southeastern Craven County in eastern North Carolina...
Southeastern Onslow County in eastern North Carolina...
* Until 515 AM EDT.
* At 208 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 5 and 8 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Havelock, Morehead City, Newport, Harkers Island, Cedar Island,
Stella, Swansboro, South River, Hubert, Cape Carteret, North
River, Merrimon, Straits, Smyrna, Marshallberg, Davis, Sealevel,
Atlantic, Pine Knoll Shores and Harlowe.
Additionally, above normal water levels in tidal creeks and rivers
may exacerbate freshwater flooding in portions of Down East Carteret
County, where approximately 5 to 8 inches of rain have fallen since
last evening.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
&&
LAT...LON 3456 7730 3471 7729 3479 7718 3480 7709
3483 7705 3485 7696 3497 7690 3495 7680
3506 7662 3507 7656 3510 7655 3511 7645
3497 7609 3456 7656 3467 7675 3462 7706
3453 7730
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
$$
SGKThe office that day
Everything else NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 8:46 PM EDT | Beach Hazards Statement | MHX | Carteret, Dare, Hyde, Onslow | 23 hr |
| Aug 3, 11:07 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MHX | 38 min | |
| Aug 4, 7:04 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | MHX | Dare, Hyde | 3 hr |
| Aug 4, 7:13 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | MHX | Carteret, Craven, Jones, Onslow | 3 hr |
| Aug 4, 9:20 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MHX | Dare | 25 min |
| Aug 4, 10:08 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MHX | Carteret, Craven, Jones, Onslow | 3 hr |
| Aug 4, 10:14 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MHX | Dare, Hyde | 3 hr |
| Aug 4, 2:04 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MHX | Dare, Hyde | 3 hr |
Nearby
Flash Flood Warnings in North Carolina, 2021Every flash flood warning in 2021
Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.