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River Flood Warning 11, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC
NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued this river flood warning at Feb 13, 2021, 9:10 PM EST for Greene County, Lenoir County, Pitt County, North Carolina. It took effect at Feb 15, 2021, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for 14 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 13, 2021, 9:10 PM EST (02:10 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 15, 2021, 7:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Mar 1, 2021, 6:16 PM EST
- In force
- 14 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), 76 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:09 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 15.83 ft at Feb 20, 2021, 11:00 AM EST.
- 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.
683
WGUS42 KMHX 140210
FLWMHX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
910 PM EST Sat Feb 13 2021
...The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City NC has
issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in North Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-141715-
/O.NEW.KMHX.FL.W.0011.210216T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210216T0000Z.210219T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
910 PM EST Sat Feb 13 2021
The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* From Monday evening until further notice.
* At 8:31 PM EST Saturday the stage was 12.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Monday
evening and continue rising to 13.8 feet Thursday evening.
Additional rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent
to creek can be expected. Several homes threatened by water in
northwest Greene County near HWY 58.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$
BM33 follow-up statements
572
WGUS82 KMHX 141359
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
859 AM EST Sun Feb 14 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-150500-
/O.EXT.KMHX.FL.W.0011.210215T1800Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210215T1800Z.210218T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
859 AM EST Sun Feb 14 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* From Monday afternoon until further notice.
* At 8:00 AM EST Sunday the stage was 12.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon and continue rising to 13.8 feet early Thursday
afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent
to creek can be expected. Several homes threatened by water in
northwest Greene County near HWY 58.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$
TS382
WGUS82 KMHX 150048
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
748 PM EST Sun Feb 14 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-151600-
/O.EXT.KMHX.FL.W.0011.210215T1200Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210215T1200Z.210219T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
748 PM EST Sun Feb 14 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* From Monday morning until further notice.
* At 7:00 PM EST Sunday the stage was 12.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue rising to 13.9 feet early Friday
afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent
to creek can be expected. Several homes threatened by water in
northwest Greene County near HWY 58.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$
5516
WGUS82 KMHX 151536
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1036 AM EST Mon Feb 15 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-160645-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210215T0352Z.210217T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1036 AM EST Mon Feb 15 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until further notice.
* At 10:00 AM EST Monday the stage was 13.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:00 AM EST Monday was 13.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.0 feet
early Wednesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent
to creek can be expected. Several homes threatened by water in
northwest Greene County near HWY 58.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$
CEB484
WGUS82 KMHX 160120 RRA
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
820 PM EST Mon Feb 15 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-161630-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210215T0352Z.210218T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
820 PM EST Mon Feb 15 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:00 PM EST Monday the stage was 13.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:00 PM EST Monday was 13.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.1 feet
Wednesday evening.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent
to creek can be expected. Several homes threatened by water in
northwest Greene County near HWY 58.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$
5822
WGUS82 KMHX 161612
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1112 AM EST Tue Feb 16 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-170715-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210215T0352Z.210219T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1112 AM EST Tue Feb 16 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until further notice.
* At 10:00 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 14.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:00 AM EST Tuesday was 14.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.7 feet
early Friday afternoon.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent
to creek can be expected. Several homes threatened by water in
northwest Greene County near HWY 58.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Water threatens properties on Loop Road
north of Hookerton. In northwest Greene County, water surrounds
several homes, and HWY 58 is likely impassable heading into Wilson
County.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$
CEB925
WGUS82 KMHX 170101
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
801 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-171630-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210215T0352Z.210220T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
801 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:00 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 14.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:00 PM EST Tuesday was 14.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.5 feet
Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Water threatens properties on Loop Road
north of Hookerton. In northwest Greene County, water surrounds
several homes, and HWY 58 is likely impassable heading into Wilson
County.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$
5949
WGUS82 KMHX 171407
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
907 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-180515-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210215T0352Z.210221T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
907 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:00 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 14.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:00 AM EST Wednesday was 14.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.9 feet
Saturday evening.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Water threatens properties on Loop Road
north of Hookerton. In northwest Greene County, water surrounds
several homes, and HWY 58 is likely impassable heading into Wilson
County.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$
26109
WGUS82 KMHX 180135
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
835 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-181645-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210215T0352Z.210221T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
835 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:00 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 14.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:00 PM EST Wednesday was 14.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.9 feet
Saturday evening.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Water threatens properties on Loop Road
north of Hookerton. In northwest Greene County, water surrounds
several homes, and HWY 58 is likely impassable heading into Wilson
County.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$
11288
WGUS42 KMHX 181405
FLWMHX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
905 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the
following rivers in North Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Moderate flooding
is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-190515-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.2.ER.210215T0352Z.210221T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
905 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021
...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:00 AM EST Thursday the stage was 14.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:00 AM EST Thursday was 14.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.2 feet
early Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, water threatens properties on Loop Road
north of Hookerton. In northwest Greene County, water surrounds
several homes, and HWY 58 is likely impassable heading into Wilson
County.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$
26327
WGUS82 KMHX 190157
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
857 PM EST Thu Feb 18 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Moderate flooding
is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-191700-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.2.ER.210215T0352Z.210221T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
857 PM EST Thu Feb 18 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:00 PM EST Thursday the stage was 15.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:00 PM EST Thursday was 15.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.0 feet
early Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Water threatens properties on Loop Road
north of Hookerton. In northwest Greene County, water surrounds
several homes, and HWY 58 is likely impassable heading into Wilson
County.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$
11253
WGUS82 KMHX 191453
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
953 AM EST Fri Feb 19 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
Contentnea Creek At Grifton affecting Pitt and Lenoir Counties.
Swift Creek Near Streets Ferry affecting Craven County.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Moderate flooding
is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC107-147-200600-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/GTNN7.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
953 AM EST Fri Feb 19 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek At Grifton.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:25 AM EST Friday the stage was 15.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to reach minor flood stage today
with water level rises continuing into the weekend.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Water approaches homes in Tick Bite, and
also along Water Street in Grifton. Portions of Tick Bite Road,
Creekshore Drive, and Lenoir Street are covered by floodwaters.
&&
LAT...LON 3537 7735 3532 7739 3533 7743 3536 7748
3539 7750 3544 7746 3538 7742
$$
NCC049-200600-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWFN7.1.ER.210217T1715Z.210219T1400Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
953 AM EST Fri Feb 19 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Swift Creek Near Streets Ferry.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:15 AM EST Friday the stage was 5.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring, moderate flooding is possible.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:15 AM EST Friday was 5.2 feet.
* Forecast...The creek will continue to rise over the couple of
days, and will be close to moderate flood stage.
* Impact...At 5.5 feet, Large portions of Streets Ferry Road are
impassable due to high water. Homes possibly flooded along Streets
Ferry Road south of the Swift Creek bridge to Piney Neck Road.
Water covers Piney Neck Road and State Camp Road and surrounds
homes there.
&&
LAT...LON 3532 7714 3529 7713 3524 7709 3522 7711
3527 7718 3530 7718
$$
NCC079-107-147-200600-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.2.ER.210215T0352Z.210221T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
953 AM EST Fri Feb 19 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:00 AM EST Friday the stage was 15.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:00 AM EST Friday was 15.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.0 feet
tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Water threatens properties on Loop Road
north of Hookerton. In northwest Greene County, water surrounds
several homes, and HWY 58 is likely impassable heading into Wilson
County.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$
SGK342
WGUS82 KMHX 200147
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
847 PM EST Fri Feb 19 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Moderate flooding
is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-201700-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.2.ER.210215T0352Z.210221T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
847 PM EST Fri Feb 19 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:00 PM EST Friday the stage was 15.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:00 PM EST Friday was 15.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.1 feet
tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Water threatens properties on Loop Road
north of Hookerton. In northwest Greene County, water surrounds
several homes, and HWY 58 is likely impassable heading into Wilson
County.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$
11334
WGUS82 KMHX 201323
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
823 AM EST Sat Feb 20 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Moderate flooding
is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-210430-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.2.ER.210215T0352Z.210221T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
823 AM EST Sat Feb 20 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:00 AM EST Saturday the stage was 15.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:00 AM EST Saturday was 15.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.1 feet
tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Water threatens properties on Loop Road
north of Hookerton. In northwest Greene County, water surrounds
several homes, and HWY 58 is likely impassable heading into Wilson
County.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$
TS967
WGUS82 KMHX 210049
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
749 PM EST Sat Feb 20 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-211600-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210215T0352Z.210220T1645Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
749 PM EST Sat Feb 20 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:00 PM EST Saturday the stage was 15.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:00 PM EST Saturday was 15.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.8 feet
just after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Water threatens properties on Loop Road
north of Hookerton. In northwest Greene County, water surrounds
several homes, and HWY 58 is likely impassable heading into Wilson
County.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$
27741
WGUS82 KMHX 211248 RRA
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
748 AM EST Sun Feb 21 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-220400-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210215T0352Z.210220T1645Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
748 AM EST Sun Feb 21 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:00 AM EST Sunday the stage was 15.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:00 AM EST Sunday was 15.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 13.9 feet Friday
morning.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Water threatens properties on Loop Road
north of Hookerton. In northwest Greene County, water surrounds
several homes, and HWY 58 is likely impassable heading into Wilson
County.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$
TS687
WGUS82 KMHX 220045
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
745 PM EST Sun Feb 21 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-221600-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210215T0352Z.210220T1645Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
745 PM EST Sun Feb 21 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:00 PM EST Sunday the stage was 15.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:00 PM EST Sunday was 15.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 13.7 feet Friday
evening.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Water threatens properties on Loop Road
north of Hookerton. In northwest Greene County, water surrounds
several homes, and HWY 58 is likely impassable heading into Wilson
County.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$
27689
WGUS82 KMHX 221419
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
919 AM EST Mon Feb 22 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-230530-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210215T0352Z.210220T1645Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
919 AM EST Mon Feb 22 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:00 AM EST Monday the stage was 15.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:00 AM EST Monday was 15.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 13.4 feet Saturday
morning.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Water threatens properties on Loop Road
north of Hookerton. In northwest Greene County, water surrounds
several homes, and HWY 58 is likely impassable heading into Wilson
County.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$
DAG252
WGUS82 KMHX 230205
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
905 PM EST Mon Feb 22 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-231715-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210215T0352Z.210220T1645Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
905 PM EST Mon Feb 22 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:45 PM EST Monday the stage was 15.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:45 PM EST Monday was 15.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 13.3 feet Saturday
evening.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Water threatens properties on Loop Road
north of Hookerton. In northwest Greene County, water surrounds
several homes, and HWY 58 is likely impassable heading into Wilson
County.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$
26367
WGUS82 KMHX 231455 RRA
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
955 AM EST Tue Feb 23 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-240600-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210215T0352Z.210220T1645Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
955 AM EST Tue Feb 23 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:00 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 15.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:00 AM EST Tuesday was 15.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.3 feet
this afternoon.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Water threatens properties on Loop Road
north of Hookerton. In northwest Greene County, water surrounds
several homes, and HWY 58 is likely impassable heading into Wilson
County.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$
DAG682
WGUS82 KMHX 231502
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1002 AM EST Tue Feb 23 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-240615-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210215T0352Z.210220T1645Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1002 AM EST Tue Feb 23 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:00 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 15.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:00 AM EST Tuesday was 15.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 13.0 feet Sunday
morning.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Water threatens properties on Loop Road
north of Hookerton. In northwest Greene County, water surrounds
several homes, and HWY 58 is likely impassable heading into Wilson
County.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$
DAG934
WGUS82 KMHX 240108
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
808 PM EST Tue Feb 23 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-241615-
/O.EXT.KMHX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210301T0000Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210215T0352Z.210220T1645Z.210228T1800Z.NO/
808 PM EST Tue Feb 23 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Sunday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until Sunday evening.
* At 7:00 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 15.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:00 PM EST Tuesday was 15.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
Sunday afternoon and continue falling to 12.9 feet Sunday evening.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Water threatens properties on Loop Road
north of Hookerton. In northwest Greene County, water surrounds
several homes, and HWY 58 is likely impassable heading into Wilson
County.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$
26821
WGUS82 KMHX 241456
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
956 AM EST Wed Feb 24 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-250600-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210301T0000Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210215T0352Z.210220T1645Z.210228T1800Z.NO/
956 AM EST Wed Feb 24 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until Sunday evening.
* At 9:00 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 14.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:00 AM EST Wednesday was 15.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
Sunday afternoon and continue falling to 12.8 feet Monday morning.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Water threatens properties on Loop Road
north of Hookerton. In northwest Greene County, water surrounds
several homes, and HWY 58 is likely impassable heading into Wilson
County.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$
DAG828
WGUS82 KMHX 250115
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
815 PM EST Wed Feb 24 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-251615-
/O.EXT.KMHX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210228T1800Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210215T0352Z.210220T1645Z.210228T1200Z.NO/
815 PM EST Wed Feb 24 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Sunday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until Sunday afternoon.
* At 8:00 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 14.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:00 PM EST Wednesday was 15.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Sunday
morning and continue falling to 12.7 feet Monday evening.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Water threatens properties on Loop Road
north of Hookerton. In northwest Greene County, water surrounds
several homes, and HWY 58 is likely impassable heading into Wilson
County.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$
26210
WGUS82 KMHX 251447
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
947 AM EST Thu Feb 25 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-260600-
/O.EXT.KMHX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210301T0600Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210215T0352Z.210220T1645Z.210301T0000Z.NO/
947 AM EST Thu Feb 25 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Monday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until late Sunday night.
* At 9:00 AM EST Thursday the stage was 14.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:00 AM EST Thursday was 14.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Sunday
evening and continue falling to 12.6 feet Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent
to creek can be expected. Several homes threatened by water in
northwest Greene County near HWY 58.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$
TS393
WGUS82 KMHX 260058
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
758 PM EST Thu Feb 25 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-261600-
/O.EXT.KMHX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210301T0000Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210215T0352Z.210220T1645Z.210228T1800Z.NO/
758 PM EST Thu Feb 25 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Sunday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until Sunday evening.
* At 7:00 PM EST Thursday the stage was 14.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:00 PM EST Thursday was 14.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
Sunday afternoon and continue falling to 12.4 feet Tuesday evening.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent
to creek can be expected. Several homes threatened by water in
northwest Greene County near HWY 58.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$
26680
WGUS82 KMHX 261505 RRA
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1005 AM EST Fri Feb 26 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-270615-
/O.EXT.KMHX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210303T0600Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210215T0352Z.210220T1645Z.210303T0000Z.NO/
1005 AM EST Fri Feb 26 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Wednesday
morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until late Tuesday night.
* At 9:00 AM EST Friday the stage was 13.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:00 AM EST Friday was 14.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Tuesday
evening and continue falling to 12.9 feet Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent
to creek can be expected. Several homes threatened by water in
northwest Greene County near HWY 58.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$
TS404
WGUS82 KMHX 270100
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
800 PM EST Fri Feb 26 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-271600-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210303T0600Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210215T0352Z.210220T1645Z.210303T0000Z.NO/
800 PM EST Fri Feb 26 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until late Tuesday night.
* At 7:00 PM EST Friday the stage was 13.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:00 PM EST Friday was 14.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Tuesday
evening and continue falling to 12.8 feet Wednesday evening.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent
to creek can be expected. Several homes threatened by water in
northwest Greene County near HWY 58.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$291
WGUS82 KMHX 271533
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1033 AM EST Sat Feb 27 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-280645-
/O.EXT.KMHX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210301T1800Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210215T0352Z.210220T1645Z.210301T1200Z.NO/
1033 AM EST Sat Feb 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Monday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until Monday afternoon.
* At 10:00 AM EST Saturday the stage was 13.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:00 AM EST Saturday was 13.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Monday
morning and continue falling to 12.0 feet Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent
to creek can be expected. Several homes threatened by water in
northwest Greene County near HWY 58.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$
CEB243
WGUS82 KMHX 280123
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
823 PM EST Sat Feb 27 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-281630-
/O.EXT.KMHX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210301T1200Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210215T0352Z.210220T1645Z.210301T0600Z.NO/
823 PM EST Sat Feb 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Monday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until Monday morning.
* At 8:00 PM EST Saturday the stage was 13.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:00 PM EST Saturday was 13.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
Monday morning and continue falling to 12.1 feet Thursday evening.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent
to creek can be expected. Several homes threatened by water in
northwest Greene County near HWY 58.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$
40782
WGUS82 KMHX 281545
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1045 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-010645-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210301T1200Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210215T0352Z.210220T1645Z.210301T0600Z.NO/
1045 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until Monday morning.
* At 10:00 AM EST Sunday the stage was 13.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:00 AM EST Sunday was 13.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just
after midnight tonight and continue falling to 12.2 feet Friday
morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent
to creek can be expected. Several homes threatened by water in
northwest Greene County near HWY 58.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$
CEB121
WGUS82 KMHX 010046 RRA
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
746 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-011630-
/O.EXT.KMHX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210301T1800Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210215T0352Z.210220T1645Z.210301T1200Z.NO/
746 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early tomorrow
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until Monday afternoon.
* At 7:00 PM EST Sunday the stage was 13.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:00 PM EST Sunday was 13.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 12.1 feet Friday evening.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent
to creek can be expected. Several homes threatened by water in
northwest Greene County near HWY 58.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$
27388
WGUS82 KMHX 011459 RRA
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
959 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-020000-
/O.EXT.KMHX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210302T0000Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210215T0352Z.210220T1645Z.210301T1800Z.NO/
959 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until this evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until this evening.
* At 9:00 AM EST Monday the stage was 13.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:00 AM EST Monday was 13.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
afternoon and continue falling to 11.8 feet Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent
to creek can be expected. Several homes threatened by water in
northwest Greene County near HWY 58.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$
Heden595
WGUS82 KMHX 012316
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
616 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
NCC079-107-147-020030-
/O.CAN.KMHX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210301T2316Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210215T0352Z.210220T1645Z.210301T1715Z.NO/
616 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton has
been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* At 6:00 PM EST Monday the stage was 12.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 11.8 feet Saturday
morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$
27The office that day
Everything else NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 9:08 PM EST | River Flood Warning | MHX | Pitt | 21 days |
| Feb 14, 6:20 AM EST | Small Craft Advisory | MHX | 24 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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.