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River Flood Warning 23, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC

February 19, 2021Onslow County, North Carolina

NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued this river flood warning at Feb 19, 2021, 9:37 AM EST for Onslow County, North Carolina. It was in force for 54 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Feb 19, 2021, 9:37 AM EST (14:37 UTC)
Expired: Feb 21, 2021, 3:28 PM EST
In force: 54 hr
Issued by: NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

County Onslow County, NC

The radar

The Morehead City radar (KMHX), 57 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:38 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 New River near Gum Branch (GUMN7). The gauge peaked at 17.19 ft at Feb 20, 2021, 7:00 AM EST.

Action stage: 13 ft
Minor stage: 14 ft
Moderate stage: 16 ft
Major stage: 22 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02093000, 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.

070 
WGUS42 KMHX 191437
FLWMHX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
937 AM EST Fri Feb 19 2021

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

  New River At Gum Branch affecting Onslow 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.


NCC133-200545-
/O.NEW.KMHX.FL.W.0023.210219T1437Z-000000T0000Z/
/GUMN7.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
937 AM EST Fri Feb 19 2021

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

* Flood Warning for
  the New River At Gum Branch.
* From this morning until further notice.
* At 8:45 AM EST Friday the stage was 13.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor is currently forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to continue to rise today and 
  likely crest tonight still in minor flood stage.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Water threatens homes at the end of Forest 
  Bluff Drive. Minor farmland flooding along the river occurs.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Water surrounds homes towards the end of 
  Forest Bluff Drive. Water inundates Lazy River Court. Many acres 
  of farmland along the river are flooded.


&&

LAT...LON 3489 7753 3487 7749 3484 7746 3480 7745
      3479 7748 3483 7751 3487 7755

$$

SGK

5 follow-up statements

924 
WGUS42 KMHX 200152
FLWMHX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
852 PM EST Fri Feb 19 2021

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

  New River At Gum Branch affecting Onslow 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.


NCC133-201700-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/GUMN7.2.ER.210219T1406Z.210220T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
852 PM EST Fri Feb 19 2021

...Observed flooding increased to Moderate severity...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the New River At Gum Branch.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:45 PM EST Friday the stage was 16.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 7:45 PM EST Friday was 16.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to continue to rise today and 
  likely crest tonight still in minor flood stage.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Water surrounds homes towards the end of 
  Forest Bluff Drive. Water inundates Lazy River Court. Many acres 
  of farmland along the river are flooded.


&&

LAT...LON 3489 7753 3487 7749 3484 7746 3480 7745
      3479 7748 3483 7751 3487 7755

$$

11

871 
WGUS82 KMHX 201431
FLSMHX

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

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

  New River At Gum Branch affecting Onslow 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.


NCC133-210545-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/GUMN7.2.ER.210219T1406Z.210220T1230Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
931 AM EST Sat Feb 20 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the New River At Gum Branch.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:45 AM EST Saturday the stage was 17.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 7:45 AM EST Saturday was 17.2 feet.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Water surrounds homes towards the end of 
  Forest Bluff Drive. Water inundates Lazy River Court. Many acres 
  of farmland along the river are flooded.


&&

LAT...LON 3489 7753 3487 7749 3484 7746 3480 7745
      3479 7748 3483 7751 3487 7755

$$

TS

306 
WGUS82 KMHX 210101
FLSMHX

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

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

  New River At Gum Branch affecting Onslow 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.


NCC133-211615-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/GUMN7.2.ER.210219T1406Z.210220T1230Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
801 PM EST Sat Feb 20 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the New River At Gum Branch.
* Until further notice.
* At 6:45 PM EST Saturday the stage was 16.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 6:45 PM EST Saturday was 17.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to slowly fall below 16 feet 
  Sunday.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Water surrounds homes towards the end of 
  Forest Bluff Drive. Water inundates Lazy River Court. Many acres 
  of farmland along the river are flooded.


&&

LAT...LON 3489 7753 3487 7749 3484 7746 3480 7745
      3479 7748 3483 7751 3487 7755

$$

27

778 
WGUS82 KMHX 211318 RRA
FLSMHX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
818 AM EST Sun Feb 21 2021

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

  New River At Gum Branch affecting Onslow 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.


NCC133-220430-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/GUMN7.1.ER.210219T1406Z.210220T1230Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
818 AM EST Sun Feb 21 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the New River At Gum Branch.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:45 AM EST Sunday the stage was 15.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 7:45 AM EST Sunday was 17.2 feet.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Water threatens homes at the end of Forest 
  Bluff Drive. Minor farmland flooding along the river occurs.


&&

LAT...LON 3489 7753 3487 7749 3484 7746 3480 7745
      3479 7748 3483 7751 3487 7755

$$

TS

824 
WGUS82 KMHX 212028
FLSMHX

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

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

  New River At Gum Branch affecting Onslow County.

NCC133-212130-
/O.CAN.KMHX.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-210221T2028Z/
/GUMN7.1.ER.210219T1406Z.210220T1230Z.210221T1915Z.NO/
328 PM EST Sun Feb 21 2021

...The Flood Warning for the New River At Gum Branch has been 
cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the New River At Gum Branch.
* At 2:45 PM EST Sunday the stage was 13.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to slowly fall.


&&

LAT...LON 3489 7753 3487 7749 3484 7746 3480 7745
      3479 7748 3483 7751 3487 7755

$$

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The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Feb 19, 9:39 AM EST	River Flood Warning	MHX	Craven	9 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.