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River Flood Warning 20, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC

February 18, 2021Pitt County, North Carolina

NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued this river flood warning at Feb 18, 2021, 9:36 AM EST for Pitt County, North Carolina. It was in force for 7 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Feb 18, 2021, 9:36 AM EST (14:36 UTC)
Expired: Feb 24, 2021, 9:40 PM EST
In force: 7 days
Issued by: NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

County Pitt County, NC

The radar

The Raleigh/Durham radar (KRAX), 92 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:39 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The river

Written for the forecast point Tar River at Rock Springs (GBYN7).

Action stage: 17 ft
Minor stage: 18 ft
Moderate stage: 21.5 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.

076 
WGUS42 KMHX 181436
FLWMHX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
936 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021

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

  Tar River at Rock Springs affecting Pitt 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.


NCC147-190545-
/O.NEW.KMHX.FL.W.0020.210218T1436Z-000000T0000Z/
/GBYN7.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
936 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021

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

* Flood Warning for
  the Tar River at Rock Springs.
* From this morning until further notice.
* At 8:20 AM EST Thursday the stage was 17.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to reach minor flood stage 
  tonight or Friday with water level rises continuing into the 
  weekend.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, minor flooding occurs along the river. 
  Water floods several holes at Ironwood Golf and Country Club. 
  Water inundates the public boat launch area off of HWY 222. Water 
  may cover portions of Old River Road and HWY 33 near Conetoe Creek.


&&

LAT...LON 3562 7743 3566 7749 3573 7757 3577 7751
      3570 7746 3566 7740

$$

26

13 follow-up statements

613 
WGUS82 KMHX 190209
FLSMHX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
909 PM EST Thu Feb 18 2021

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

  Tar River at Rock Springs affecting Pitt 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.


NCC147-191715-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/GBYN7.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
909 PM EST Thu Feb 18 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tar River at Rock Springs.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:20 PM EST Thursday the stage was 17.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to reach minor flood stage 
  tonight or Friday with water level rises continuing into the 
  weekend.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Minor flooding occurs along the river. 
  Water floods several holes at Ironwood Golf and Country Club. 
  Water inundates the public boat launch area off of HWY 222. Water 
  may cover portions of Old River Road and HWY 33 near Conetoe Creek.


&&

LAT...LON 3562 7743 3566 7749 3573 7757 3577 7751
      3570 7746 3566 7740

$$

11

873 
WGUS82 KMHX 191502
FLSMHX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1002 AM EST Fri Feb 19 2021

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

  Roanoke River Near Williamston affecting Martin County.

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

  Tar River At Greenville affecting Pitt County.

  Tar River at Rock Springs affecting Pitt County.

For the Tar River...including Greenville...Major 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.


NCC117-200615-
/O.EXT.KMHX.FL.W.0019.210221T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLLN7.1.ER.210221T0000Z.210223T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1002 AM EST Fri Feb 19 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Roanoke River Near Williamston.
* From Saturday evening until further notice.
* At 9:00 AM EST Friday the stage was 11.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage 
  tomorrow evening and continue rising slowly for the next several 
  days
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, Widespread low land flooding is expected 
  adjacent to the river. Operations at the water treatment plant in 
  Williamston are impacted by water.


&&

LAT...LON 3594 7701 3590 7699 3591 7690 3582 7697
      3585 7706 3588 7709

$$

NCC147-200615-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/GBYN7.1.ER.210219T1420Z.210219T1420Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1002 AM EST Fri Feb 19 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tar River at Rock Springs.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:20 AM EST Friday the stage was 18.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 9:20 AM EST Friday was 18.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to rise slowly for the next of 
  days.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Minor flooding occurs along the river. 
  Water floods several holes at Ironwood Golf and Country Club. 
  Water inundates the public boat launch area off of HWY 222. Water 
  may cover portions of Old River Road and HWY 33 near Conetoe Creek.


&&

LAT...LON 3562 7743 3566 7749 3573 7757 3577 7751
      3570 7746 3566 7740

$$

NCC147-200615-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/PGVN7.3.ER.210215T1400Z.210222T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1002 AM EST Fri Feb 19 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tar River At Greenville.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:00 AM EST Friday the stage was 17.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 9:00 AM EST Friday was 17.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.0 feet 
  Monday morning.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Secondary roads adjacent to the river are 
  flooded. The river inundates portions of Pitt-Greenville Airport. 
  Water reaches a few homes near the river. Most of River Drive and 
  the end of Warren Street, in Greenville, is impassable, with 
  several houses surrounded by water.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Water floods some homes near the river. 
  Water overflows into several streets in the City of Greenville, 
  surrounding numerous homes. Many acres of farmland flooded.


&&

LAT...LON 3566 7740 3562 7726 3559 7726 3558 7730
      3560 7736 3562 7743

$$

SGK

411 
WGUS82 KMHX 200136
FLSMHX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
836 PM EST Fri Feb 19 2021

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

  Tar River At Greenville affecting Pitt County.

  Tar River at Rock Springs affecting Pitt County.

For the Tar River...including Greenville...Major 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.


NCC147-201645-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/GBYN7.1.ER.210219T1420Z.210220T0020Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
836 PM EST Fri Feb 19 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tar River at Rock Springs.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:20 PM EST Friday the stage was 18.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 7:20 PM EST Friday was 18.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to rise slowly for the next of 
  days.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Minor flooding occurs along the river. 
  Water floods several holes at Ironwood Golf and Country Club. 
  Water inundates the public boat launch area off of HWY 222. Water 
  may cover portions of Old River Road and HWY 33 near Conetoe Creek.


&&

LAT...LON 3562 7743 3566 7749 3573 7757 3577 7751
      3570 7746 3566 7740

$$

NCC147-201645-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/PGVN7.3.ER.210215T1400Z.210222T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
836 PM EST Fri Feb 19 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tar River At Greenville.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:00 PM EST Friday the stage was 17.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 7:00 PM EST Friday was 17.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.0 feet 
  Sunday evening.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Secondary roads adjacent to the river are 
  flooded. The river inundates portions of Pitt-Greenville Airport. 
  Water reaches a few homes near the river. Most of River Drive and 
  the end of Warren Street, in Greenville, is impassable, with 
  several houses surrounded by water.


&&

LAT...LON 3566 7740 3562 7726 3559 7726 3558 7730
      3560 7736 3562 7743

$$

11

287 
WGUS82 KMHX 201429
FLSMHX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
929 AM EST Sat Feb 20 2021

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

  Tar River at Rock Springs affecting Pitt 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.


NCC147-210530-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/GBYN7.1.ER.210219T1420Z.210220T1215Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
929 AM EST Sat Feb 20 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tar River at Rock Springs.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:20 AM EST Saturday the stage was 18.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 7:20 AM EST Saturday was 18.7 feet.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Minor flooding occurs along the river. 
  Water floods several holes at Ironwood Golf and Country Club. 
  Water inundates the public boat launch area off of HWY 222. Water 
  may cover portions of Old River Road and HWY 33 near Conetoe Creek.


&&

LAT...LON 3562 7743 3566 7749 3573 7757 3577 7751
      3570 7746 3566 7740

$$

TS

059 
WGUS82 KMHX 210057
FLSMHX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
757 PM EST Sat Feb 20 2021

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

  Tar River at Rock Springs affecting Pitt 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.


NCC147-211600-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/GBYN7.1.ER.210219T1420Z.210221T0020Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
757 PM EST Sat Feb 20 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tar River at Rock Springs.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:20 PM EST Saturday the stage was 19.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 7:20 PM EST Saturday was 19.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to slowly rise through Sunday. 
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Minor flooding occurs along the river. 
  Water floods several holes at Ironwood Golf and Country Club. 
  Water inundates the public boat launch area off of HWY 222. Water 
  may cover portions of Old River Road and HWY 33 near Conetoe Creek.


&&

LAT...LON 3562 7743 3566 7749 3573 7757 3577 7751
      3570 7746 3566 7740

$$

27

960 
WGUS82 KMHX 211317 RRA
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...

  Tar River at Rock Springs affecting Pitt 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.


NCC147-220430-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/GBYN7.1.ER.210219T1420Z.210221T1220Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
817 AM EST Sun Feb 21 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tar River at Rock Springs.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:20 AM EST Sunday the stage was 19.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 7:20 AM EST Sunday was 19.1 feet.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Minor flooding occurs along the river. 
  Water floods several holes at Ironwood Golf and Country Club. 
  Water inundates the public boat launch area off of HWY 222. Water 
  may cover portions of Old River Road and HWY 33 near Conetoe Creek.


&&

LAT...LON 3562 7743 3566 7749 3573 7757 3577 7751
      3570 7746 3566 7740

$$

TS

366 
WGUS82 KMHX 220051
FLSMHX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
751 PM EST Sun Feb 21 2021

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

  Tar River at Rock Springs affecting Pitt 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.


NCC147-221600-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/GBYN7.1.ER.210219T1420Z.210222T0005Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
751 PM EST Sun Feb 21 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tar River at Rock Springs.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:20 PM EST Sunday the stage was 19.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 7:20 PM EST Sunday was 19.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to crest Monday. 
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Minor flooding occurs along the river. 
  Water floods several holes at Ironwood Golf and Country Club. 
  Water inundates the public boat launch area off of HWY 222. Water 
  may cover portions of Old River Road and HWY 33 near Conetoe Creek.


&&

LAT...LON 3562 7743 3566 7749 3573 7757 3577 7751
      3570 7746 3566 7740

$$

27

838 
WGUS82 KMHX 221417
FLSMHX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
917 AM EST Mon Feb 22 2021

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

  Tar River at Rock Springs affecting Pitt 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.


NCC147-230530-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/GBYN7.1.ER.210219T1420Z.210222T0900Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
917 AM EST Mon Feb 22 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tar River at Rock Springs.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:20 AM EST Monday the stage was 19.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 8:20 AM EST Monday was 19.3 feet.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Minor flooding occurs along the river. 
  Water floods several holes at Ironwood Golf and Country Club. 
  Water inundates the public boat launch area off of HWY 222. Water 
  may cover portions of Old River Road and HWY 33 near Conetoe Creek.


&&

LAT...LON 3562 7743 3566 7749 3573 7757 3577 7751
      3570 7746 3566 7740

$$

DAG

672 
WGUS82 KMHX 230214
FLSMHX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
914 PM EST Mon Feb 22 2021

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

  Tar River at Rock Springs affecting Pitt 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.


NCC147-231715-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/GBYN7.1.ER.210219T1420Z.210222T0900Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
914 PM EST Mon Feb 22 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tar River at Rock Springs.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:20 PM EST Monday the stage was 19.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 8:20 PM EST Monday was 19.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river crested early Monday morning and is expected 
  to continue falling this week.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Minor flooding occurs along the river. 
  Water floods several holes at Ironwood Golf and Country Club. 
  Water inundates the public boat launch area off of HWY 222. Water 
  may cover portions of Old River Road and HWY 33 near Conetoe Creek.


&&

LAT...LON 3562 7743 3566 7749 3573 7757 3577 7751
      3570 7746 3566 7740

$$

26

850 
WGUS82 KMHX 231448
FLSMHX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
948 AM EST Tue Feb 23 2021

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

  Tar River at Rock Springs affecting Pitt 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.


NCC147-240600-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/GBYN7.1.ER.210219T1420Z.210222T0900Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
948 AM EST Tue Feb 23 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tar River at Rock Springs.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:20 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 18.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 9:20 AM EST Tuesday was 19.2 feet.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Minor flooding occurs along the river. 
  Water floods several holes at Ironwood Golf and Country Club. 
  Water inundates the public boat launch area off of HWY 222. Water 
  may cover portions of Old River Road and HWY 33 near Conetoe Creek.


&&

LAT...LON 3562 7743 3566 7749 3573 7757 3577 7751
      3570 7746 3566 7740

$$

DAG

641 
WGUS82 KMHX 240116
FLSMHX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
816 PM EST Tue Feb 23 2021

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

  Tar River at Rock Springs affecting Pitt 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.


NCC147-241630-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/GBYN7.1.ER.210219T1420Z.210222T0900Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
816 PM EST Tue Feb 23 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tar River at Rock Springs.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:20 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 18.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 7:20 PM EST Tuesday was 19.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to continue falling and may drop 
  below flood stage Wednesday or Wednesday night.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Minor flooding occurs along the river. 
  Water floods several holes at Ironwood Golf and Country Club. 
  Water inundates the public boat launch area off of HWY 222. Water 
  may cover portions of Old River Road and HWY 33 near Conetoe Creek.


&&

LAT...LON 3562 7743 3566 7749 3573 7757 3577 7751
      3570 7746 3566 7740

$$

26

047 
WGUS82 KMHX 241507 RRA
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...

  Tar River at Rock Springs affecting Pitt 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.


NCC147-250615-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/GBYN7.1.ER.210219T1420Z.210222T0900Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1007 AM EST Wed Feb 24 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tar River at Rock Springs.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:20 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 18.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 9:20 AM EST Wednesday was 18.9 feet.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Minor flooding occurs along the river. 
  Water floods several holes at Ironwood Golf and Country Club. 
  Water inundates the public boat launch area off of HWY 222. Water 
  may cover portions of Old River Road and HWY 33 near Conetoe Creek.


&&

LAT...LON 3562 7743 3566 7749 3573 7757 3577 7751
      3570 7746 3566 7740

$$

DAG

413 
WGUS82 KMHX 250240
FLSMHX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
940 PM EST Wed Feb 24 2021

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

  Tar River at Rock Springs affecting Pitt County.

NCC147-250345-
/O.CAN.KMHX.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-210225T0240Z/
/GBYN7.1.ER.210219T1420Z.210222T0900Z.210225T0000Z.NO/
940 PM EST Wed Feb 24 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Tar River at Rock Springs has been 
cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Tar River at Rock Springs.
* At 9:20 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 17.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to continue falling throughout 
  the week.


&&

LAT...LON 3562 7743 3566 7749 3573 7757 3577 7751
      3570 7746 3566 7740

$$

26

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Feb 18, 4:07 AM EST	River Flood Warning	MHX	Jones	9 days
Feb 18, 8:59 AM EST	River Flood Warning	MHX	Martin	16 days
Feb 18, 9:40 AM EST	River Flood Warning	MHX	Craven	21 days
Feb 18, 9:43 AM EST	River Flood Warning	MHX	Lenoir, Pitt	6 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.