Alert archive / North Carolina / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 28, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC
NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued this river flood warning at Jul 29, 2021, 4:50 AM EDT for Greene County, Lenoir County, Pitt County, North Carolina. It took effect at Jul 29, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 4 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jul 29, 2021, 4:50 AM EDT (08:50 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jul 29, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Aug 2, 2021, 10:51 AM EDT
- In force
- 4 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 08:50 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 13.35 ft at Jul 31, 2021, 8:00 AM 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.
086
WGUS42 KMHX 290850
FLWMHX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
450 AM EDT Thu Jul 29 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.
NCC079-107-147-300000-
/O.NEW.KMHX.FL.W.0028.210729T1200Z-210730T1200Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210730T0600Z.210730T0600Z.210730T0600Z.NO/
450 AM EDT Thu Jul 29 2021
The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* From this morning to tomorrow morning.
* At 4:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 12.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise to 13.0 feet later this morning. It
will remain around 13.0 ft through tonight before falling below
flood stage Friday 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
$$
CB9 follow-up statements
810
WGUS82 KMHX 291501
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1101 AM EDT Thu Jul 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-300615-
/O.EXT.KMHX.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-210731T0000Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210729T1800Z.210729T1800Z.210730T1800Z.NO/
1101 AM EDT Thu Jul 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until tomorrow evening.
* At 10:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 13.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
afternoon to a crest of 13.0 feet this afternoon. It will then
fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent
to creek can be expected. Several homes threatened by water in
northwest Greene County near HWY 58.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$
CEB099
WGUS82 KMHX 300057
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
857 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 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.
NCC079-107-147-301600-
/O.EXT.KMHX.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-210731T1800Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210729T1407Z.210730T1200Z.210731T1200Z.NO/
857 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 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 Thursday 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 8:00 PM EDT Thursday was 13.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.3 feet
tomorrow morning. 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
$$633
WGUS82 KMHX 301608
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1208 PM EDT Fri Jul 30 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-310715-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-210731T1800Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210729T1407Z.210730T1445Z.210731T1200Z.NO/
1208 PM EDT Fri Jul 30 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* At 11:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 13.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 11:00 AM EDT Friday was 13.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 10.6 feet Wednesday
morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent
to creek can be expected. Several homes threatened by water in
northwest Greene County near HWY 58.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$
TS403
WGUS82 KMHX 310110
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
910 PM EDT Fri Jul 30 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.
NCC079-107-147-311615-
/O.EXT.KMHX.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-210802T1800Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210729T1407Z.210731T0000Z.210802T1200Z.NO/
910 PM EDT Fri Jul 30 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Monday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until early Monday afternoon.
* At 8:00 PM EDT Friday 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 8:00 PM EDT Friday was 13.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Monday
morning and continue falling to 12.5 feet 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
$$059
WGUS82 KMHX 311441
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1041 AM EDT Sat Jul 31 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-010545-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-210802T1800Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210729T1407Z.210731T1215Z.210802T1200Z.NO/
1041 AM EDT Sat Jul 31 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until early Monday afternoon.
* At 10:00 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 13.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:00 AM EDT Saturday was 13.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Monday
morning and continue falling to 12.1 feet Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent
to creek can be expected. Several homes threatened by water in
northwest Greene County near HWY 58.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$
TS210
WGUS82 KMHX 010133
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
933 PM EDT Sat Jul 31 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.
NCC079-107-147-011645-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-210802T1800Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210729T1407Z.210731T1215Z.210802T1200Z.NO/
933 PM EDT Sat Jul 31 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until early Monday afternoon.
* At 9:00 PM 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 9:00 PM EDT Saturday was 13.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Monday
morning and continue falling to 11.7 feet 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
$$636
WGUS82 KMHX 011339
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
939 AM EDT Sun Aug 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-020445-
/O.EXT.KMHX.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-210803T0000Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210729T1407Z.210731T1215Z.210802T1800Z.NO/
939 AM EDT Sun Aug 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until tomorrow evening.
* At 9:00 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 13.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:00 AM EDT Sunday was 13.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 11.3 feet Friday
morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent
to creek can be expected. Several homes threatened by water in
northwest Greene County near HWY 58.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$
TS194
WGUS82 KMHX 020117
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
917 PM EDT Sun Aug 1 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.
NCC079-107-147-021630-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-210803T0000Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210729T1407Z.210731T1215Z.210802T1800Z.NO/
917 PM EDT Sun Aug 1 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until tomorrow evening.
* At 9:00 PM EDT Sunday 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 PM EDT Sunday was 13.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 12.6 feet Friday
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
$$747
WGUS82 KMHX 021451
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1051 AM EDT Mon Aug 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
NCC079-107-147-021600-
/O.CAN.KMHX.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-210802T1451Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210802T1000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1051 AM EDT Mon Aug 2 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton has
been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* At 10:00 AM EDT Monday the stage was 12.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
Thursday evening and continue rising to 13.2 feet early Saturday
morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$
TSThe office that day
Everything else NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 3:03 AM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | MHX | 40 hr | |
| Jul 29, 3:28 PM EDT | Heat Advisory | MHX | Beaufort, Carteret, Craven, Dare, Duplin, Greene and 6 more | 28 hr |
| Jul 29, 7:54 PM EDT | Beach Hazards Statement | MHX | Carteret, Dare, Hyde | 24 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.