Alert archive / North Carolina / Flash Flood Watches in 2021
Flash Flood Watch 2, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC
NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued this flash flood watch at Jun 3, 2021, 2:49 AM EDT for 15 counties in North Carolina. It took effect at Jun 3, 2021, 12:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 22 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 3, 2021, 2:49 AM EDT (06:49 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jun 3, 2021, 12:00 PM EDT
- Expired
- Jun 4, 2021, 10:09 AM EDT
- In force
- 22 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC
- Flood severity
- None
Counties Beaufort County, NC, Carteret County, NC, Craven County, NC, Dare County, NC, Duplin County, NC, Greene County, NC, Hyde County, NC, Jones County, NC, Lenoir County, NC, Martin County, NC, Onslow County, NC, Pamlico County, NC, Pitt County, NC, Tyrrell County, NC, Washington County, NC
The radar
The Morehead City radar (KMHX), 65 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 06:48 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 00:00Z, 6.8 hours before the alert went out and 65 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
- 1565 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -1 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 559 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 30 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 86 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 125 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.4
- Supercell composite
- 2.6
The text
As transmitted.
934 WGUS62 KMHX 030649 FFAMHX URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 249 AM EDT Thu Jun 3 2021 NCZ029-044-079-031900- /O.NEW.KMHX.FF.A.0002.210603T1600Z-210604T1000Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Martin-Pitt-Greene- Including the cities of Oak City, Williamston, Grifton, Hookerton, Walstonburg, Bethel, Greenville, Farmville, Jamesville, Grimesland, Snow Hill, and Robersonville 249 AM EDT Thu Jun 3 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT TODAY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has issued a * Flash Flood Watch for a portion of eastern North Carolina, including the following areas, Greene, Martin and Pitt. * From Noon EDT today through late tonight. * Another round of heavy rain and thunderstorms is expected over the eastern North Carolina coastal plain this afternoon and through tonight. This comes after heavy rainfall yesterday totaling 1 to 3 inches. Another 1 to 3 inches of rain are expected today and tonight, with isolated amounts of 4 to 5 inches possible. This additional rainfall will lead to the risk of flash flooding from increased runoff of now saturated soils. * Low lying areas near creeks, streams, and rivers could become inundated with floodwater and inaccessible. Flooding of roadways and road closures are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. && $$ SGK
5 follow-up statements
977 WGUS62 KMHX 031829 FFAMHX Flood Watch National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 229 PM EDT Thu Jun 3 2021 NCZ029-044-079-041000- /O.CON.KMHX.FF.A.0002.000000T0000Z-210604T1000Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Martin-Pitt-Greene- Including the cities of Oak City, Williamston, Grifton, Hookerton, Walstonburg, Bethel, Greenville, Farmville, Jamesville, Grimesland, Snow Hill, and Robersonville 229 PM EDT Thu Jun 3 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... The Flash Flood Watch continues for * A portion of eastern North Carolina, including the following areas, Greene, Martin and Pitt. * Through late tonight. * Another round of heavy rain and thunderstorms is expected over the eastern North Carolina coastal plain through tonight. This comes after heavy rainfall yesterday totaling 1 to 3 inches. An additional 2 to 3 inches of rain are expected through tonight, with isolated amounts of 4 to 5 inches possible. This additional rainfall will lead to the risk of localized flash flooding from increased runoff of now saturated soils. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. && $$ 27
936 WGUS62 KMHX 032141 FFAMHX URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 541 PM EDT Thu Jun 3 2021 NCZ029-044-079-040945- /O.EXT.KMHX.FF.A.0002.000000T0000Z-210604T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Martin-Pitt-Greene- Including the cities of Oak City, Williamston, Grifton, Hookerton, Walstonburg, Bethel, Greenville, Farmville, Jamesville, Grimesland, Snow Hill, and Robersonville 541 PM EDT Thu Jun 3 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... The Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for * A portion of eastern North Carolina, including the following areas, Greene, Martin and Pitt. * Through Friday morning. * Frequent heavy showers and possible thunderstorms with torrential downpours are expected over the eastern North Carolina coastal plain through early Friday. This comes after heavy rainfall the past 24 hours totaling 1 to 3 inches. An additional 2 to 4 inches of rain are expected through tonight, with isolated amounts of 4 to 5 inches possible. This additional rainfall will lead to the risk of localized flash flooding from increased runoff of now saturated soils. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. && $$ 8
696 WGUS62 KMHX 032200 FFAMHX URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 600 PM EDT Thu Jun 3 2021 NCZ045>047-080-081-092-094-193>196-198-199-203-041000- /O.EXB.KMHX.FF.A.0002.000000T0000Z-210604T1600Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Washington-Tyrrell-Mainland Dare-Beaufort-Mainland Hyde-Jones- Pamlico-Northern Craven-Southern Craven-West Carteret-East Carteret- Inland Onslow-Coastal Onslow-Northern Outer Banks- Including the cities of Morehead City, Manns Harbor, Pollocksville, North Topsail Beach, Roper, Fairfield, Vandemere, Havelock, Oriental, Belhaven, Richlands, Gum Neck, Creswell, Columbia, Emerald Isle, Fairfield Harbor, Jacksonville, Aurora, Engelhard, Swanquarter, Arapahoe, Kitty Hawk, East Lake, Beaufort, Cove City, Manteo, Chocowinity, Scranton, River Bend, Sneads Ferry, Duck, Half Moon, Ponzer, Stella, Plymouth, Ernul, Newport, Dover, Trenton, Vanceboro, Atlantic Beach, Cedar Island, Bayboro, Stumpy Point, New Bern, Kill Devil Hills, Washington, Sea Level, Bath, Swansboro, Maysville, Nags Head, and Harkers Island 600 PM EDT Thu Jun 3 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has expanded the * Flash Flood Watch to include a portion of eastern North Carolina, including the following areas, Beaufort, Coastal Onslow, East Carteret, Inland Onslow, Jones, Mainland Dare, Mainland Hyde, Northern Craven, Northern Outer Banks, Pamlico, Southern Craven, Tyrrell, Washington and West Carteret. * Through Friday morning. * Frequent heavy showers and possible thunderstorms with torrential downpours are expected over the eastern North Carolina through Friday morning. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are expected through Friday morning, with isolated amounts of 4 to 5 inches possible. This heavy rainfall will lead to the risk of localized flash flooding from increased runoff of saturated soils. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$ NCZ090-091-041000- /O.EXA.KMHX.FF.A.0002.000000T0000Z-210604T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Duplin-Lenoir- Including the cities of La Grange, Pink Hill, Kenansville, Wallace, Kinston, Beulaville, Faison, and Warsaw 600 PM EDT Thu Jun 3 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has expanded the * Flash Flood Watch to include a portion of eastern North Carolina, including the following areas, Duplin and Lenoir. * Through Friday morning. * Frequent heavy showers and possible thunderstorms with torrential downpours are expected over the eastern North Carolina coastal plain through early Friday. This comes after heavy rainfall the past 24 hours totaling 1 to 3 inches. An additional 2 to 4 inches of rain are expected through tonight, with isolated amounts of 4 to 5 inches possible. This additional rainfall will lead to the risk of localized flash flooding from increased runoff of now saturated soils. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. && $$ NCZ029-044-079-041000- /O.CON.KMHX.FF.A.0002.000000T0000Z-210604T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Martin-Pitt-Greene- Including the cities of Oak City, Williamston, Grifton, Hookerton, Walstonburg, Bethel, Greenville, Farmville, Jamesville, Grimesland, Snow Hill, and Robersonville 600 PM EDT Thu Jun 3 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... The Flash Flood Watch continues for * A portion of eastern North Carolina, including the following areas, Greene, Martin and Pitt. * Through Friday morning. * Frequent heavy showers and possible thunderstorms with torrential downpours are expected over the eastern North Carolina coastal plain through early Friday. This comes after heavy rainfall the past 24 hours totaling 1 to 3 inches. An additional 2 to 4 inches of rain are expected through tonight, with isolated amounts of 4 to 5 inches possible. This additional rainfall will lead to the risk of localized flash flooding from increased runoff of now saturated soils. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. && $$ 8
733 WGUS62 KMHX 041217 FFAMHX Flood Watch National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 817 AM EDT Fri Jun 4 2021 NCZ045-046-080-081-092-193-198-041330- /O.CAN.KMHX.FF.A.0002.000000T0000Z-210604T1600Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Washington-Tyrrell-Beaufort-Mainland Hyde-Jones-Northern Craven- Inland Onslow- Including the cities of Pollocksville, Roper, Fairfield, Belhaven, Richlands, Gum Neck, Creswell, Columbia, Aurora, Engelhard, Swanquarter, Jacksonville, Cove City, Chocowinity, Scranton, Half Moon, Ponzer, Plymouth, Ernul, Dover, Trenton, Vanceboro, Washington, Bath, and Maysville 817 AM EDT Fri Jun 4 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED... The Flash Flood Watch for a portion of eastern North Carolina, including the following areas, Beaufort, Inland Onslow, Jones, Mainland Hyde, Northern Craven, Tyrrell and Washington has been cancelled. The heaviest rain has shifted east of the region. Please continue to heed any road closures. $$ NCZ047-094-194>196-199-203-041600- /O.CON.KMHX.FF.A.0002.000000T0000Z-210604T1600Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Mainland Dare-Pamlico-Southern Craven-West Carteret-East Carteret- Coastal Onslow-Northern Outer Banks- Including the cities of Morehead City, Manns Harbor, North Topsail Beach, Vandemere, Swansboro, Oriental, Emerald Isle, Fairfield Harbor, Arapahoe, Kitty Hawk, East Lake, Beaufort, Havelock, Manteo, River Bend, Sneads Ferry, Stella, Newport, Atlantic Beach, Cedar Island, Bayboro, Stumpy Point, New Bern, Kill Devil Hills, Sea Level, Duck, Nags Head, and Harkers Island 817 AM EDT Fri Jun 4 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY... The Flash Flood Watch continues for * A portion of eastern North Carolina, including the following areas, Coastal Onslow, East Carteret, Mainland Dare, Northern Outer Banks, Pamlico, Southern Craven and West Carteret. * Until Noon EDT today. * Frequent heavy showers and a few thunderstorms will continue drop locally very heavy rain. Additional amounts over 1 inch could lead to flooding in low lying and poor drainage areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$ 5
006 WGUS62 KMHX 041409 FFAMHX Flood Watch National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 1009 AM EDT Fri Jun 4 2021 NCZ047-094-194>196-199-203-041515- /O.CAN.KMHX.FF.A.0002.000000T0000Z-210604T1600Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Mainland Dare-Pamlico-Southern Craven-West Carteret-East Carteret- Coastal Onslow-Northern Outer Banks- Including the cities of Morehead City, Manns Harbor, North Topsail Beach, Vandemere, Swansboro, Oriental, Emerald Isle, Fairfield Harbor, Arapahoe, Kitty Hawk, East Lake, Beaufort, Havelock, Manteo, River Bend, Sneads Ferry, Stella, Newport, Atlantic Beach, Cedar Island, Bayboro, Stumpy Point, New Bern, Kill Devil Hills, Sea Level, Duck, Nags Head, and Harkers Island 1009 AM EDT Fri Jun 4 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED... The Flash Flood Watch for a portion of eastern North Carolina, including the following areas, Coastal Onslow, East Carteret, Mainland Dare, Northern Outer Banks, Pamlico, Southern Craven and West Carteret has been cancelled. The Flood Watch is cancelled. Significant flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. $$ 5
The office that day
Everything else NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 9:52 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MHX | Onslow | 53 min |
| Jun 3, 11:49 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MHX | Beaufort, Craven, Duplin, Greene, Hyde, Jones and 6 more | 3 hr |
| Jun 3, 2:45 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MHX | Beaufort, Craven, Duplin, Greene, Hyde, Jones and 6 more | 3 hr |
| Jun 3, 3:04 PM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | MHX | 30 hr | |
| Jun 3, 4:06 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MHX | 39 min | |
| Jun 3, 5:34 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MHX | Carteret, Craven, Jones, Onslow, Pamlico | 3 hr |
| Jun 3, 6:28 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MHX | Greene, Martin, Pitt | 3 hr |
| Jun 3, 7:56 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | MHX | Pitt | 25 hr |
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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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.