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River Flood Warning 2, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC

January 2, 2021Jones County, North Carolina

NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued this river flood warning at Jan 2, 2021, 1:36 PM EST for Jones County, North Carolina. It took effect at Jan 3, 2021, 10:15 AM EST. It was in force for 6 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Jan 2, 2021, 1:36 PM EST (18:36 UTC)
In effect from: Jan 3, 2021, 10:15 AM EST
Expired: Jan 9, 2021, 11:27 AM EST
In force: 6 days
Issued by: NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC
Area: Storm-based polygon

County Jones County, NC

The radar

The Morehead City radar (KMHX), 53 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:38 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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The river

Written for the forecast point Trent River at Trenton (TRTN7).

Action stage: 12 ft
Minor stage: 14 ft
Moderate stage: 19 ft
Major stage: 24 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record, 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.

973 
WGUS42 KMHX 021836
FLWMHX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
136 PM EST Sat Jan 2 2021

...The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City NC has 
issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in North Carolina...

  Trent River At Trenton affecting Jones County.

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.


NCC103-030945-
/O.NEW.KMHX.FL.W.0002.210103T1934Z-000000T0000Z/
/TRTN7.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
136 PM EST Sat Jan 2 2021

The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Trent River At Trenton.
* From Sunday afternoon until further notice.
* At 1:20 PM EST Saturday the stage was 12.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is expected to start tomorrow afternoon.
* Forecast...The river is currently in Action stage and rising. More 
  rainfall is forecast to fall tonight, minor flooding is expected.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Boat Launch area at the end of Landfill 
  Road is flooded, and parts of Landfill Road may be flooded. The 
  end of West Jones Street is inundated as well.


&&

LAT...LON 3511 7738 3507 7726 3503 7725 3503 7728
      3504 7737 3509 7740

$$

CEB

14 follow-up statements

527 
WGUS82 KMHX 022332
FLSMHX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
632 PM EST Sat Jan 2 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North 
Carolina...

  Trent River At Trenton affecting Jones County.

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.


NCC103-031615-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0002.210103T1934Z-000000T0000Z/
/TRTN7.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
632 PM EST Sat Jan 2 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Trent River At Trenton.
* From Sunday afternoon until further notice.
* At 6:20 PM EST Saturday the stage was 13.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is expected to start tomorrow afternoon.
* Forecast...The river is currently in Action stage and rising. More 
  rainfall is forecast to fall tonight, minor flooding is expected.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Boat Launch area at the end of Landfill 
  Road is flooded, and parts of Landfill Road may be flooded. The 
  end of West Jones Street is inundated as well.


&&

LAT...LON 3511 7738 3507 7726 3503 7725 3503 7728
      3504 7737 3509 7740

$$

5

821 
WGUS82 KMHX 031515
FLSMHX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1015 AM EST Sun Jan 3 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North 
Carolina...

  Trent River At Trenton affecting Jones County.

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.


NCC103-040615-
/O.EXT.KMHX.FL.W.0002.210103T1515Z-000000T0000Z/
/TRTN7.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1015 AM EST Sun Jan 3 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Trent River At Trenton.
* From this morning until further notice.
* At 9:20 AM EST Sunday the stage was 14.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring. 
* Forecast...Minor flooding is forecast and the river is expected to 
  continue rising through the start of the week.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Boat Launch area at the end of Landfill 
  Road is flooded, and parts of Landfill Road may be flooded. The 
  end of West Jones Street is inundated as well.


&&

LAT...LON 3511 7738 3507 7726 3503 7725 3503 7728
      3504 7737 3509 7740

$$

CEB

813 
WGUS42 KMHX 040113
FLWMHX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
813 PM EST Sun Jan 3 2021

...Observed flooding changed to Minor severity for the following 
rivers in North Carolina...

  Trent River At Trenton affecting Jones County.

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.


NCC103-041615-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TRTN7.1.ER.210103T1505Z.210104T0020Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
813 PM EST Sun Jan 3 2021

...Observed flooding increased to Minor severity...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Trent River At Trenton.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:20 PM EST Sunday the stage was 14.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 7:20 PM EST Sunday was 14.6 feet.
* Forecast...Minor flooding is forecast and the river is expected to 
  continue rising through the start of the week.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Boat Launch area at the end of Landfill 
  Road is flooded, and parts of Landfill Road may be flooded. The 
  end of West Jones Street is inundated as well.


&&

LAT...LON 3511 7738 3507 7726 3503 7725 3503 7728
      3504 7737 3509 7740

$$

26

889 
WGUS82 KMHX 041401
FLSMHX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
901 AM EST Mon Jan 4 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North 
Carolina...

  Trent River At Trenton affecting Jones County.

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.


NCC103-050515-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TRTN7.1.ER.210103T1505Z.210104T1320Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
901 AM EST Mon Jan 4 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Trent River At Trenton.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:20 AM EST Monday the stage was 15.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 8:20 AM EST Monday was 15.3 feet.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Boat Launch area at the end of Landfill 
  Road is flooded, and parts of Landfill Road may be flooded. The 
  end of West Jones Street is inundated as well.


&&

LAT...LON 3511 7738 3507 7726 3503 7725 3503 7728
      3504 7737 3509 7740

$$

TS

229 
WGUS82 KMHX 050137
FLSMHX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
837 PM EST Mon Jan 4 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North 
Carolina...

  Trent River At Trenton affecting Jones County.

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.


NCC103-051645-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TRTN7.1.ER.210103T1505Z.210105T0120Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
837 PM EST Mon Jan 4 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Trent River At Trenton.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:20 PM EST Monday the stage was 15.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 8:20 PM EST Monday was 15.8 feet.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Boat Launch area at the end of Landfill 
  Road is flooded, and parts of Landfill Road may be flooded. The 
  end of West Jones Street is inundated as well.


&&

LAT...LON 3511 7738 3507 7726 3503 7725 3503 7728
      3504 7737 3509 7740

$$

DAG

763 
WGUS82 KMHX 051415 RRA
FLSMHX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
915 AM EST Tue Jan 5 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North 
Carolina...

  Trent River At Trenton affecting Jones County.

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.


NCC103-060515-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TRTN7.1.ER.210103T1505Z.210105T1320Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
915 AM EST Tue Jan 5 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Trent River At Trenton.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:20 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 16.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 8:20 AM EST Tuesday was 16.2 feet.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.


&&

LAT...LON 3511 7738 3507 7726 3503 7725 3503 7728
      3504 7737 3509 7740

$$

Heden

263 
WGUS82 KMHX 060125
FLSMHX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
825 PM EST Tue Jan 5 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North 
Carolina...

  Trent River At Trenton affecting Jones County.

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.


NCC103-061630-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TRTN7.1.ER.210103T1505Z.210106T0005Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
825 PM EST Tue Jan 5 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Trent River At Trenton.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:20 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 16.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 7:20 PM EST Tuesday was 16.4 feet.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.


&&

LAT...LON 3511 7738 3507 7726 3503 7725 3503 7728
      3504 7737 3509 7740

$$

40

725 
WGUS82 KMHX 061444
FLSMHX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
944 AM EST Wed Jan 6 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North 
Carolina...

  Swift Creek Near Streets Ferry affecting Craven County.

  Trent River At Trenton affecting Jones 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.


NCC049-070545-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWFN7.1.ER.210104T1815Z.210105T2315Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
944 AM EST Wed Jan 6 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 Wednesday 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 8:15 AM EST Wednesday was 4.7 feet.
* Forecast...The creek will continue to slowly fall today and come 
  out of flood stage this afternoon
* Impact...At 4.5 feet, Water threatens a few homes along Streets 
  Ferry Road just south of the creek. Streets Ferry Road may flood 
  near West Craven High School.


&&

LAT...LON 3532 7714 3529 7713 3524 7709 3522 7711
      3528 7719 3529 7718

$$

NCC103-070545-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TRTN7.1.ER.210103T1505Z.210106T0005Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
944 AM EST Wed Jan 6 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Trent River At Trenton.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:20 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 16.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 9:20 AM EST Wednesday was 16.4 feet.
* Forecast...Minor flooding will continue for the next couple of 
  days as the river crests today and then slowly falls thereafter.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Boat Launch area at the end of Landfill 
  Road is flooded, and parts of Landfill Road may be flooded. The 
  end of West Jones Street is inundated as well.


&&

LAT...LON 3511 7738 3507 7726 3503 7725 3503 7728
      3504 7737 3509 7740

$$

SGK

597 
WGUS82 KMHX 070137
FLSMHX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
837 PM EST Wed Jan 6 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North 
Carolina...

  Trent River At Trenton affecting Jones 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.


NCC103-071645-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TRTN7.1.ER.210103T1505Z.210106T0005Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
837 PM EST Wed Jan 6 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Trent River At Trenton.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:20 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 16.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 8:20 PM EST Wednesday was 16.4 feet.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.


&&

LAT...LON 3511 7738 3507 7726 3503 7725 3503 7728
      3504 7737 3509 7740

$$

40

199 
WGUS82 KMHX 071558
FLSMHX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1058 AM EST Thu Jan 7 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North 
Carolina...

  Trent River At Trenton affecting Jones 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.


NCC103-080700-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TRTN7.1.ER.210103T1505Z.210106T0005Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1058 AM EST Thu Jan 7 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Trent River At Trenton.
* Until further notice.
* At 10:20 AM EST Thursday the stage was 15.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 10:20 AM EST Thursday was 16.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river has crested and is falling. The river is 
  expected to continue falling slowly, remaining in minor flood 
  stage, for the next few days.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Boat Launch area at the end of Landfill 
  Road is flooded, and parts of Landfill Road may be flooded. The 
  end of West Jones Street is inundated as well.


&&

LAT...LON 3511 7738 3507 7726 3503 7725 3503 7728
      3504 7737 3509 7740

$$

CEB

861 
WGUS82 KMHX 080219
FLSMHX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
919 PM EST Thu Jan 7 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North 
Carolina...

  Trent River At Trenton affecting Jones 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.


NCC103-081730-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TRTN7.1.ER.210103T1505Z.210106T0005Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
919 PM EST Thu Jan 7 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Trent River At Trenton.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:20 PM EST Thursday the stage was 15.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 8:20 PM EST Thursday was 16.2 feet.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Boat Launch area at the end of Landfill 
  Road is flooded, and parts of Landfill Road may be flooded. The 
  end of West Jones Street is inundated as well.


&&

LAT...LON 3511 7738 3507 7726 3503 7725 3503 7728
      3504 7737 3509 7740

$$

40

085 
WGUS82 KMHX 081638
FLSMHX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1138 AM EST Fri Jan 8 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North 
Carolina...

  Trent River At Trenton affecting Jones 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.


NCC103-090745-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TRTN7.1.ER.210103T1505Z.210106T0005Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1138 AM EST Fri Jan 8 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Trent River At Trenton.
* Until further notice.
* At 11:20 AM EST Friday the stage was 14.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 11:20 AM EST Friday was 15.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river has crested and is falling. The river is 
  expected to continue falling slowly, remaining in minor flood 
  stage, for the next few days.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Boat Launch area at the end of Landfill 
  Road is flooded, and parts of Landfill Road may be flooded. The 
  end of West Jones Street is inundated as well.


&&

LAT...LON 3511 7738 3507 7726 3503 7725 3503 7728
      3504 7737 3509 7740

$$

CEB

590 
WGUS82 KMHX 090211 RRA
FLSMHX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
911 PM EST Fri Jan 8 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North 
Carolina...

  Trent River At Trenton affecting Jones 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.


NCC103-091715-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TRTN7.1.ER.210103T1505Z.210106T0005Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
911 PM EST Fri Jan 8 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Trent River At Trenton.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:20 PM EST Friday the stage was 14.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 8:20 PM EST Friday was 15.5 feet.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Boat Launch area at the end of Landfill 
  Road is flooded, and parts of Landfill Road may be flooded. The 
  end of West Jones Street is inundated as well.


&&

LAT...LON 3511 7738 3507 7726 3503 7725 3503 7728
      3504 7737 3509 7740

$$

40

931 
WGUS82 KMHX 091627
FLSMHX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1127 AM EST Sat Jan 9 2021

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in North 
Carolina...

  Trent River At Trenton affecting Jones County.

NCC103-091730-
/O.CAN.KMHX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210109T1627Z/
/TRTN7.1.ER.210103T1505Z.210106T0005Z.210109T1430Z.NO/
1127 AM EST Sat Jan 9 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Trent River At Trenton has been 
cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Trent River At Trenton.
* At 11:20 AM EST Saturday the stage was 13.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.


&&

LAT...LON 3511 7738 3507 7726 3503 7725 3503 7728
      3504 7737 3509 7740

$$

CEB

The office that day

Everything else NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Jan 2, 10:08 AM EST	River Flood Warning	MHX	Duplin	6 days
Jan 2, 3:38 PM EST	Small Craft Advisory	MHX		19 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.