Alert archive / North Carolina / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 17, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC
NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued this river flood warning at Feb 17, 2021, 11:34 AM EST for Craven County, North Carolina. It was in force for 10 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 17, 2021, 11:34 AM EST (16:34 UTC)
- Expired
- Feb 27, 2021, 9:42 AM EST
- In force
- 10 days
- Issued by
- NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
County Craven County, NC
The radar
The Morehead City radar (KMHX), 61 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:36 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Swift Creek above Streets Ferry (SWFN7). The gauge peaked at 5.96 ft at Feb 21, 2021, 12:00 PM EST.
- Action stage
- 4.5 ft
- Minor stage
- 5 ft
- Moderate stage
- 6 ft
- Major stage
- 8 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 0209205053, 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.
317
WGUS42 KMHX 171634
FLWMHX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1134 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021
...The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City NC has
issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in North Carolina...
Swift Creek Near Streets Ferry affecting Craven County.
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.
NCC049-180745-
/O.NEW.KMHX.FL.W.0017.210217T1634Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWFN7.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1134 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021
The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Swift Creek Near Streets Ferry.
* From this morning until further notice.
* At 11:30 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 4.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is expected.
* Forecast...The creek is expected to rise above flood stage this
afternoon.
* Impact...At 4.5 feet, Water inundates portions of Streets Ferry
Road, and it is likely impassable leading up to the bridge into
the town of Vanceboro. Water also threatens a few homes along
Streets Ferry Road just south of the creek.
&&
LAT...LON 3532 7714 3529 7713 3524 7709 3522 7711
3527 7718 3530 7718
$$
2620 follow-up statements
861
WGUS42 KMHX 180139
FLWMHX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
839 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021
...Observed flooding changed to Minor severity for the following
rivers in North Carolina...
Swift Creek Near Streets Ferry affecting Craven County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC049-181645-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWFN7.1.ER.210217T1715Z.210218T0015Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
839 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021
...Observed flooding increased to Minor severity...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Swift Creek Near Streets Ferry.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:15 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 4.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:15 PM EST Wednesday was 4.7 feet.
* Forecast...The creek is expected to rise above flood stage this
afternoon.
* Impact...At 4.5 feet, Water inundates portions of Streets Ferry
Road, and it is likely impassable leading up to the bridge into
the town of Vanceboro. Water also threatens a few homes along
Streets Ferry Road just south of the creek.
&&
LAT...LON 3532 7714 3529 7713 3524 7709 3522 7711
3527 7718 3530 7718
$$
11713
WGUS82 KMHX 181414
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
914 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Swift Creek Near Streets Ferry affecting Craven County.
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.
NCC049-190515-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWFN7.1.ER.210217T1715Z.210218T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
914 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Swift Creek Near Streets Ferry.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:15 AM EST Thursday the stage was 4.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:15 AM EST Thursday was 4.8 feet.
* Forecast...Additional water rises are expected through Friday.
* Impact...At 4.5 feet, water inundates portions of Streets Ferry
Road, and it is likely impassable leading up to the bridge into
the town of Vanceboro. Water also threatens a few homes along
Streets Ferry Road just south of the creek.
&&
LAT...LON 3532 7714 3529 7713 3524 7709 3522 7711
3527 7718 3530 7718
$$
26503
WGUS82 KMHX 190143
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
843 PM EST Thu Feb 18 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Swift Creek Near Streets Ferry affecting Craven County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC049-191645-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWFN7.1.ER.210217T1715Z.210219T0115Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
843 PM EST Thu Feb 18 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Swift Creek Near Streets Ferry.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:15 PM EST Thursday the stage was 5.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:15 PM EST Thursday was 5.0 feet.
* Forecast...Additional water rises are expected through Friday.
* Impact...At 4.5 feet, Water inundates portions of Streets Ferry
Road, and it is likely impassable leading up to the bridge into
the town of Vanceboro. Water also threatens a few homes along
Streets Ferry Road just south of the creek.
&&
LAT...LON 3532 7714 3529 7713 3524 7709 3522 7711
3527 7718 3530 7718
$$
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
$$
SGK607
WGUS82 KMHX 200150
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
850 PM EST Fri Feb 19 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Swift Creek Near Streets Ferry affecting Craven County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC049-201700-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWFN7.1.ER.210217T1715Z.210220T0015Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
850 PM EST Fri Feb 19 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Swift Creek Near Streets Ferry.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:15 PM EST Friday the stage was 5.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring, moderate flooding is possible.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:15 PM EST Friday was 5.4 feet.
* Forecast...The creek will continue to rise over the couple of
days, and will be close to moderate flood stage.
* Impact...At 5.5 feet, Large portions of Streets Ferry Road are
impassable due to high water. Homes possibly flooded along Streets
Ferry Road south of the Swift Creek bridge to Piney Neck Road.
Water covers Piney Neck Road and State Camp Road and surrounds
homes there.
&&
LAT...LON 3532 7714 3529 7713 3524 7709 3522 7711
3527 7718 3530 7718
$$
11968
WGUS42 KMHX 200630
FLWMHX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
130 AM EST Sat Feb 20 2021
...Observed flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the
following rivers in North Carolina...
Swift Creek Near Streets Ferry affecting Craven County.
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.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC049-202130-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWFN7.2.ER.210217T1715Z.210220T0515Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
130 AM EST Sat Feb 20 2021
...Observed flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Swift Creek Near Streets Ferry.
* Until further notice.
* At 12:15 AM EST Saturday the stage was 5.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.5 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 12:15 AM EST Saturday was 5.5 feet.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* 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
$$
BM996
WGUS82 KMHX 201427
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
927 AM EST Sat Feb 20 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Swift Creek Near Streets Ferry affecting Craven County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC049-210530-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWFN7.2.ER.210217T1715Z.210220T1215Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
927 AM EST Sat Feb 20 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Swift Creek Near Streets Ferry.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:15 AM EST Saturday the stage was 5.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.5 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:15 AM EST Saturday was 5.7 feet.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 5.5 feet, Large portions of Streets Ferry Road are
impassable due to high water. Homes possibly flooded along Streets
Ferry Road south of the Swift Creek bridge to Piney Neck Road.
Water covers Piney Neck Road and State Camp Road and surrounds
homes there.
&&
LAT...LON 3532 7714 3529 7713 3524 7709 3522 7711
3527 7718 3530 7718
$$
TS419
WGUS82 KMHX 210100
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
800 PM EST Sat Feb 20 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Swift Creek Near Streets Ferry affecting Craven County.
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.
NCC049-211600-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWFN7.2.ER.210217T1715Z.210221T0015Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
800 PM EST Sat Feb 20 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Swift Creek Near Streets Ferry.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:15 PM EST Saturday the stage was 5.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.5 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:15 PM EST Saturday was 5.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to slowly rise through Sunday.
* 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
$$
27190
WGUS82 KMHX 211317
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
817 AM EST Sun Feb 21 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Swift Creek Near Streets Ferry affecting Craven County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC049-220430-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWFN7.2.ER.210217T1715Z.210221T1215Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
817 AM EST Sun Feb 21 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Swift Creek Near Streets Ferry.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:15 AM EST Sunday the stage was 5.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.5 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:15 AM EST Sunday was 5.9 feet.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 5.5 feet, Large portions of Streets Ferry Road are
impassable due to high water. Homes possibly flooded along Streets
Ferry Road south of the Swift Creek bridge to Piney Neck Road.
Water covers Piney Neck Road and State Camp Road and surrounds
homes there.
&&
LAT...LON 3532 7714 3529 7713 3524 7709 3522 7711
3527 7718 3530 7718
$$
TS201
WGUS82 KMHX 220057
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
757 PM EST Sun Feb 21 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Swift Creek Near Streets Ferry affecting Craven County.
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.
NCC049-221600-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWFN7.2.ER.210217T1715Z.210221T1845Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
757 PM EST Sun Feb 21 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Swift Creek Near Streets Ferry.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:15 PM EST Sunday the stage was 5.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.5 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:15 PM EST Sunday was 6.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to slowly fall through Monday.
* 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
$$
27311
WGUS82 KMHX 221424 RRA
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
924 AM EST Mon Feb 22 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Swift Creek Near Streets Ferry affecting Craven County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC049-230530-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWFN7.2.ER.210217T1715Z.210221T1845Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
924 AM EST Mon Feb 22 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Swift Creek Near Streets Ferry.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:15 AM EST Monday the stage was 5.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.5 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:15 AM EST Monday was 6.0 feet.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 5.5 feet, Large portions of Streets Ferry Road are
impassable due to high water. Homes possibly flooded along Streets
Ferry Road south of the Swift Creek bridge to Piney Neck Road.
Water covers Piney Neck Road and State Camp Road and surrounds
homes there.
&&
LAT...LON 3532 7714 3529 7713 3524 7709 3522 7711
3527 7718 3530 7718
$$
DAG515
WGUS82 KMHX 230220
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
920 PM EST Mon Feb 22 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Swift Creek Near Streets Ferry affecting Craven County.
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.
NCC049-231730-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWFN7.2.ER.210217T1715Z.210221T1845Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
920 PM EST Mon Feb 22 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Swift Creek Near Streets Ferry.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:15 PM EST Monday the stage was 5.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.5 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:15 PM EST Monday was 5.9 feet.
* Forecast...The water will continue falling this week.
* 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
$$
26617
WGUS82 KMHX 231445
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
945 AM EST Tue Feb 23 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Swift Creek Near Streets Ferry affecting Craven County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC049-240545-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWFN7.1.ER.210217T1715Z.210221T1845Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
945 AM EST Tue Feb 23 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Swift Creek Near Streets Ferry.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:15 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 5.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:15 AM EST Tuesday was 5.8 feet.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 5.5 feet, Large portions of Streets Ferry Road are
impassable due to high water. Homes possibly flooded along Streets
Ferry Road south of the Swift Creek bridge to Piney Neck Road.
Water covers Piney Neck Road and State Camp Road and surrounds
homes there.
&&
LAT...LON 3532 7714 3529 7713 3524 7709 3522 7711
3527 7718 3530 7718
$$
DAG026
WGUS82 KMHX 240120
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
820 PM EST Tue Feb 23 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Swift Creek Near Streets Ferry affecting Craven County.
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.
NCC049-241630-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWFN7.1.ER.210217T1715Z.210221T1845Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
820 PM EST Tue Feb 23 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Swift Creek Near Streets Ferry.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:15 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 5.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:15 PM EST Tuesday was 5.6 feet.
* Forecast...The water is expected to continue falling and will
likely fall below flood stage Wednesday.
* 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
$$
26446
WGUS82 KMHX 241507
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1007 AM EST Wed Feb 24 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Swift Creek Near Streets Ferry affecting Craven County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC049-250615-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWFN7.1.ER.210217T1715Z.210221T1845Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1007 AM EST Wed Feb 24 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Swift Creek Near Streets Ferry.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:15 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 5.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:15 AM EST Wednesday was 5.4 feet.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 4.5 feet, Water inundates portions of Streets Ferry
Road, and it is likely impassable leading up to the bridge into
the town of Vanceboro. Water also threatens a few homes along
Streets Ferry Road just south of the creek.
&&
LAT...LON 3532 7714 3529 7713 3524 7709 3522 7711
3527 7718 3530 7718
$$
DAG392
WGUS82 KMHX 250126
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
826 PM EST Wed Feb 24 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Swift Creek Near Streets Ferry affecting Craven County.
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.
NCC049-251630-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWFN7.1.ER.210217T1715Z.210221T1845Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
826 PM EST Wed Feb 24 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Swift Creek Near Streets Ferry.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:15 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 4.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:15 PM EST Wednesday was 5.2 feet.
* Forecast...The water is expected to continue falling throughout
the week.
* Impact...At 4.5 feet, Water inundates portions of Streets Ferry
Road, and it is likely impassable leading up to the bridge into
the town of Vanceboro. Water also threatens a few homes along
Streets Ferry Road just south of the creek.
&&
LAT...LON 3532 7714 3529 7713 3524 7709 3522 7711
3527 7718 3530 7718
$$
26898
WGUS82 KMHX 251456
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
956 AM EST Thu Feb 25 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Swift Creek Near Streets Ferry affecting Craven County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC049-260600-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWFN7.1.ER.210217T1715Z.210221T1845Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
956 AM EST Thu Feb 25 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Swift Creek Near Streets Ferry.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:15 AM EST Thursday the stage was 4.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:15 AM EST Thursday was 5.0 feet.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 4.5 feet, Water inundates portions of Streets Ferry
Road, and it is likely impassable leading up to the bridge into
the town of Vanceboro. Water also threatens a few homes along
Streets Ferry Road just south of the creek.
&&
LAT...LON 3532 7714 3529 7713 3524 7709 3522 7711
3527 7718 3530 7718
$$
TS796
WGUS82 KMHX 260126
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
826 PM EST Thu Feb 25 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Swift Creek Near Streets Ferry affecting Craven County.
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.
NCC049-261630-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWFN7.1.ER.210217T1715Z.210221T1845Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
826 PM EST Thu Feb 25 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Swift Creek Near Streets Ferry.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:15 PM EST Thursday the stage was 4.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:15 PM EST Thursday was 4.9 feet.
* Forecast...Minor water level rises this evening but the general
trend is for water levels to fall into Friday.
* Impact...At 4.5 feet, Water inundates portions of Streets Ferry
Road, and it is likely impassable leading up to the bridge into
the town of Vanceboro. Water also threatens a few homes along
Streets Ferry Road just south of the creek.
&&
LAT...LON 3532 7714 3529 7713 3524 7709 3522 7711
3527 7718 3530 7718
$$
26396
WGUS82 KMHX 270025
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
725 PM EST Fri Feb 26 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Swift Creek Near Streets Ferry affecting Craven County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC049-271600-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWFN7.1.ER.210217T1715Z.210221T1845Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
725 PM EST Fri Feb 26 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Swift Creek Near Streets Ferry.
* Until further notice.
* At 6:15 PM EST Friday the stage was 4.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring, and minor flooding is expected.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 6:15 PM EST Friday was 4.8 feet.
* Forecast...Minor rises will continue overnight, then falling
Saturday.
* Impact...At 4.5 feet, Water inundates portions of Streets Ferry
Road, and it is likely impassable leading up to the bridge into
the town of Vanceboro. Water also threatens a few homes along
Streets Ferry Road just south of the creek.
&&
LAT...LON 3532 7714 3529 7713 3524 7709 3522 7711
3527 7718 3530 7718
$$
27321
WGUS82 KMHX 271442
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
942 AM EST Sat Feb 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Swift Creek Near Streets Ferry affecting Craven County.
NCC049-271545-
/O.CAN.KMHX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210227T1442Z/
/SWFN7.1.ER.210217T1715Z.210221T1845Z.210227T0915Z.UU/
942 AM EST Sat Feb 27 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Swift Creek Near Streets Ferry has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Swift Creek Near Streets Ferry.
* At 9:15 AM EST Saturday the stage was 4.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.5 feet.
* Forecast...River has fallen below Minor Flood Stage and will
continue to fall.
&&
LAT...LON 3532 7714 3529 7713 3524 7709 3522 7711
3527 7718 3530 7718
$$
CEBThe office that day
Everything else NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 8:05 PM EST | River Flood Warning | MHX | Craven | 12 days |
| Feb 17, 3:00 PM EST | Flash Flood Watch | MHX | Beaufort, Carteret, Craven, Dare, Duplin, Greene and 9 more | 48 hr |
| Feb 17, 3:45 PM EST | Small Craft Advisory | MHX | 4 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.