Alert archive / North Carolina / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 26, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC
NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued this river flood warning at Jun 4, 2021, 12:12 PM EDT for Greene County, Lenoir County, Pitt County, North Carolina. It took effect at Jun 5, 2021, 11:26 AM EDT. It was in force for 12 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 4, 2021, 12:12 PM EDT (16:12 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jun 5, 2021, 11:26 AM EDT
- Expired
- Jun 17, 2021, 11:31 AM EDT
- In force
- 12 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 16:13 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 14.74 ft at Jun 7, 2021, 12:00 PM EDT.
- 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.
382
WGUS42 KMHX 041612
FLWMHX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1212 PM EDT Fri Jun 4 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.
NCC079-107-147-050715-
/O.NEW.KMHX.FL.W.0026.210606T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210606T0000Z.210608T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1212 PM EDT Fri Jun 4 2021
The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* From Saturday evening until further notice.
* At 11:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 11.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow evening and continue rising to a crest of 13.6 feet early
Tuesday 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
$$
525 follow-up statements
997
WGUS82 KMHX 050038
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
838 PM EDT Fri Jun 4 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-051545-
/O.EXT.KMHX.FL.W.0026.210605T1800Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210605T1800Z.210608T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
838 PM EDT Fri Jun 4 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* From Saturday afternoon until further notice.
* At 8:00 PM EDT Friday the stage was 12.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 14.1 feet
Monday evening.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent
to creek can be expected. Several homes threatened by water in
northwest Greene County near HWY 58.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$
26135
WGUS82 KMHX 051526
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1126 AM EDT Sat Jun 5 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.
NCC079-107-147-060630-
/O.EXT.KMHX.FL.W.0026.210605T1526Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210605T0930Z.210607T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1126 AM EDT Sat Jun 5 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* From this morning until further notice.
* At 11:00 AM EDT Saturday 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 11:00 AM EDT Saturday was 13.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.0 feet
early Monday 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
$$
40420
WGUS82 KMHX 060102
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
902 PM EDT Sat Jun 5 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-061615-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210605T0930Z.210607T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
902 PM EDT Sat Jun 5 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:00 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 13.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:00 PM EDT Saturday was 13.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.0 feet
early Monday afternoon.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent
to creek can be expected. Several homes threatened by water in
northwest Greene County near HWY 58.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Water threatens properties on Loop Road
north of Hookerton. In northwest Greene County, water surrounds
several homes, and HWY 58 is likely impassable heading into Wilson
County.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$
26349
WGUS82 KMHX 061500
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1100 AM EDT Sun Jun 6 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...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-070600-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210605T0930Z.210607T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1100 AM EDT Sun Jun 6 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until further notice.
* At 10:00 AM EDT Sunday 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 10:00 AM EDT Sunday was 14.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.0 feet
early tomorrow 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
$$
40187
WGUS82 KMHX 070025
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
825 PM EDT Sun Jun 6 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-071530-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210605T0930Z.210608T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
825 PM EDT Sun Jun 6 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:00 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 14.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:00 PM EDT Sunday was 14.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.0 feet
tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Water threatens properties on Loop Road
north of Hookerton. In northwest Greene County, water surrounds
several homes, and HWY 58 is likely impassable heading into Wilson
County.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$
8453
WGUS82 KMHX 071421
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1021 AM EDT Mon Jun 7 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...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-080530-
/O.EXT.KMHX.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-210612T1500Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210605T0930Z.210607T1800Z.210612T0900Z.NO/
1021 AM EDT Mon Jun 7 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Saturday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until late Saturday morning.
* At 10:00 AM EDT Monday 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 10:00 AM EDT Monday was 14.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.8 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early 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
$$
TS645
WGUS82 KMHX 080023
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
823 PM EDT Mon Jun 7 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-081530-
/O.EXT.KMHX.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-210612T1800Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210605T0930Z.210607T1830Z.210612T1200Z.NO/
823 PM EDT Mon Jun 7 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Saturday
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until early Saturday afternoon.
* At 8:00 PM EDT Monday the stage was 14.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:00 PM EDT Monday was 14.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Saturday morning and continue falling to 12.8 feet Saturday
evening.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Water threatens properties on Loop Road
north of Hookerton. In northwest Greene County, water surrounds
several homes, and HWY 58 is likely impassable heading into Wilson
County.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$
8655
WGUS82 KMHX 081455
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1055 AM EDT Tue Jun 8 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...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-090600-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-210612T1800Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210605T0930Z.210607T1830Z.210612T1200Z.NO/
1055 AM EDT Tue Jun 8 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until early Saturday afternoon.
* At 10:00 AM EDT Tuesday 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 10:00 AM EDT Tuesday was 14.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.5 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage 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
$$
TS151
WGUS82 KMHX 090028
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
828 PM EDT Tue Jun 8 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-091530-
/O.EXT.KMHX.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-210612T0600Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210605T0930Z.210607T1830Z.210612T0000Z.NO/
828 PM EDT Tue Jun 8 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Saturday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until early Saturday morning.
* At 8:00 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 14.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:00 PM EDT Tuesday was 14.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Friday
evening and continue falling to 12.2 feet Sunday evening.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent
to creek can be expected. Several homes threatened by water in
northwest Greene County near HWY 58.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$
8390
WGUS82 KMHX 091234
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
834 AM EDT Wed Jun 9 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.
NCC079-107-147-100345-
/O.EXT.KMHX.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210605T0930Z.210607T1830Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
834 AM EDT Wed Jun 9 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:00 AM EDT Wednesday 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 8:00 AM EDT Wednesday was 14.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 13.5 feet Monday
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
$$
5253
WGUS82 KMHX 100025
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
825 PM EDT Wed Jun 9 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-101530-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210605T0930Z.210607T1830Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
825 PM EDT Wed Jun 9 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:00 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 13.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:00 PM EDT Wednesday was 14.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood
stage at 13.5 feet.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent
to creek can be expected. Several homes threatened by water in
northwest Greene County near HWY 58.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$
DAG171
WGUS82 KMHX 101339
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
939 AM EDT Thu Jun 10 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...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-110445-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210605T0930Z.210607T1830Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
939 AM EDT Thu Jun 10 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:00 AM EDT Thursday 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 9:00 AM EDT Thursday was 13.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to drop to around 13.1 feet late
Friday, then rise to 13.8 feet by the beginning of next week.
* 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
$$250
WGUS82 KMHX 110026
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
826 PM EDT Thu Jun 10 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-111530-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210605T0930Z.210607T1830Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
826 PM EDT Thu Jun 10 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:00 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 13.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:00 PM EDT Thursday was 13.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.9 feet
early Monday afternoon.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent
to creek can be expected. Several homes threatened by water in
northwest Greene County near HWY 58.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$
5407
WGUS82 KMHX 111317
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
917 AM EDT Fri Jun 11 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...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-120430-
/O.EXT.KMHX.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-210616T1200Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210605T0930Z.210607T1830Z.210616T0600Z.NO/
917 AM EDT Fri Jun 11 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Wednesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until Wednesday morning.
* At 9:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 13.1 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 9:00 AM EDT Friday was 13.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.3 feet
early Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early
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
$$254
WGUS82 KMHX 120055
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
855 PM EDT Fri Jun 11 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-121600-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-210616T1200Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210605T0930Z.210607T1830Z.210616T0600Z.NO/
855 PM EDT Fri Jun 11 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until Wednesday morning.
* At 8:00 PM EDT Friday the stage was 13.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just
after midnight tonight to a crest of 13.3 feet early Monday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday
morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent
to creek can be expected. Several homes threatened by water in
northwest Greene County near HWY 58.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$
RTE303
WGUS82 KMHX 121527
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1127 AM EDT Sat Jun 12 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.
NCC079-107-147-130630-
/O.EXT.KMHX.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210605T0930Z.210607T1830Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1127 AM EDT Sat Jun 12 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until further notice.
* At 11:00 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 13.1 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 11:00 AM EDT Saturday was 13.1 feet.
* 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
$$
TS538
WGUS82 KMHX 131416
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1016 AM EDT Sun Jun 13 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-140530-
/O.EXT.KMHX.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-210617T1800Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210605T0930Z.210607T1830Z.210617T1200Z.NO/
1016 AM EDT Sun Jun 13 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Thursday
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until early Thursday afternoon.
* At 10:00 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 13.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:00 AM EDT Sunday was 13.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.3 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent
to creek can be expected. Several homes threatened by water in
northwest Greene County near HWY 58.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$
TS607
WGUS82 KMHX 140118
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
918 PM EDT Sun Jun 13 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...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-141630-
/O.EXT.KMHX.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-210617T0600Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210605T0930Z.210607T1830Z.210617T0000Z.NO/
918 PM EDT Sun Jun 13 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Thursday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until early Thursday morning.
* At 9:00 PM EDT 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 9:00 PM EDT Sunday was 13.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.2 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
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
$$
RTE849
WGUS82 KMHX 141510
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1110 AM EDT Mon Jun 14 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-150615-
/O.EXT.KMHX.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-210617T0000Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210605T0930Z.210607T1830Z.210616T1800Z.NO/
1110 AM EDT Mon Jun 14 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Wednesday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until Wednesday evening.
* At 10:00 AM EDT Monday the stage was 13.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:00 AM EDT Monday was 13.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.3 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
early Wednesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent
to creek can be expected. Several homes threatened by water in
northwest Greene County near HWY 58.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$
TS418
WGUS82 KMHX 150140
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
940 PM EDT Mon Jun 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.
NCC079-107-147-151645-
/O.EXT.KMHX.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-210618T0600Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210605T0930Z.210607T1830Z.210618T0000Z.NO/
940 PM EDT Mon Jun 14 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Friday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until early Friday morning.
* At 9:00 PM EDT 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 9:00 PM EDT Monday was 13.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.3 feet
tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage 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
$$
DAG842
WGUS82 KMHX 151426
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1026 AM EDT Tue Jun 15 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-160530-
/O.EXT.KMHX.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210605T0930Z.210607T1830Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1026 AM EDT Tue Jun 15 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until further notice.
* At 10:00 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 13.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:00 AM EDT Tuesday was 13.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood
stage at 13.4 feet.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent
to creek can be expected. Several homes threatened by water in
northwest Greene County near HWY 58.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$
TS173
WGUS82 KMHX 160105
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
905 PM EDT Tue Jun 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...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-161615-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210605T0930Z.210607T1830Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
905 PM EDT Tue Jun 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 EDT Tuesday 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 EDT Tuesday was 13.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.4 feet
just after midnight tonight.
* 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
$$
DAG364
WGUS82 KMHX 161421
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1021 AM EDT Wed Jun 16 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-170530-
/O.EXT.KMHX.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-210619T1800Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210605T0930Z.210607T1830Z.210619T1200Z.NO/
1021 AM EDT Wed Jun 16 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Saturday
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until early Saturday afternoon.
* At 10:00 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 13.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:00 AM EDT Wednesday was 13.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.3 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday
morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent
to creek can be expected. Several homes threatened by water in
northwest Greene County near HWY 58.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$
TS414
WGUS82 KMHX 170046
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
846 PM EDT Wed Jun 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...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-171600-
/O.EXT.KMHX.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-210618T1200Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210605T0930Z.210607T1830Z.210618T0600Z.NO/
846 PM EDT Wed Jun 16 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Friday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until Friday morning.
* At 8:00 PM EDT Wednesday 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 8:00 PM EDT Wednesday was 13.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
Friday morning and continue falling to 11.9 feet Monday 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
$$
DAG183
WGUS82 KMHX 171531
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1131 AM EDT Thu Jun 17 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
NCC079-107-147-171645-
/O.CAN.KMHX.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-210617T1531Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210605T0930Z.210607T1830Z.210617T1200Z.NO/
1131 AM EDT Thu Jun 17 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton has
been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* At 11:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 12.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 10.7 feet Tuesday
morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$
TLThe office that day
Everything else NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 8:07 PM EDT | Beach Hazards Statement | MHX | Carteret, Dare, Hyde | 24 hr |
| Jun 4, 5:47 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MHX | 28 min | |
| Jun 4, 2:38 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MHX | Onslow | 37 min |
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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.