Alert archive / North Carolina / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 8, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC
NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued this river flood warning at Jan 30, 2021, 9:09 PM EST for Greene County, Lenoir County, Pitt County, North Carolina. It took effect at Feb 1, 2021, 1:00 PM EST. It was in force for 19 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 30, 2021, 9:09 PM EST (02:09 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 1, 2021, 1:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Feb 20, 2021, 9:09 PM EST
- In force
- 19 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 02:09 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 15.83 ft at Feb 20, 2021, 11:00 AM EST.
- 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.
759
WGUS42 KMHX 310209
FLWMHX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
909 PM EST Sat Jan 30 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.
NCC079-107-147-311715-
/O.NEW.KMHX.FL.W.0008.210202T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210202T0000Z.210204T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
909 PM EST Sat Jan 30 2021
The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* From Monday evening until further notice.
* At 8:16 PM EST Saturday 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 Monday
evening and continue rising to 13.4 feet Wednesday evening.
Additional rises are possible thereafter.
* 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
$$
1119 follow-up statements
235
WGUS82 KMHX 311704
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1204 PM EST Sun Jan 31 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-010815-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0008.210202T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210202T0000Z.210205T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1204 PM EST Sun Jan 31 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* From Monday evening until further notice.
* At 11:00 AM EST Sunday the stage was 12.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow evening and continue rising to 13.6 feet early Friday
morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent
to creek can be expected. Several homes threatened by water in
northwest Greene County near HWY 58.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$
CEB658
WGUS82 KMHX 010139
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
839 PM EST Sun Jan 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...
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.
NCC079-107-147-011645-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0008.210202T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210202T0000Z.210205T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
839 PM EST Sun Jan 31 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* From Monday evening until further notice.
* At 8:16 PM EST Sunday the stage was 12.7 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 13.5 feet early Friday
afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
* 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
$$
11723
WGUS82 KMHX 011207
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
707 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-020315-
/O.EXT.KMHX.FL.W.0008.210201T1800Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210201T1800Z.210206T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
707 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* From this afternoon until further notice.
* At 6:00 AM EST Monday the stage was 12.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 13.6 feet Friday
evening.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent
to creek can be expected. Several homes threatened by water in
northwest Greene County near HWY 58.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$075
WGUS82 KMHX 020118
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
818 PM EST Mon Feb 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...
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.
NCC079-107-147-021630-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210201T1605Z.210205T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
818 PM EST Mon Feb 1 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:00 PM EST Monday 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 EST Monday was 13.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.6 feet
early 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
$$
DAG380
WGUS82 KMHX 021544
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1044 AM EST Tue Feb 2 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-030645-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210201T1605Z.210205T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1044 AM EST Tue Feb 2 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until further notice.
* At 10:00 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 13.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:00 AM EST Tuesday was 13.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.6 feet
Friday morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent
to creek can be expected. Several homes threatened by water in
northwest Greene County near HWY 58.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$
RTE301
WGUS82 KMHX 030038
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
738 PM EST Tue Feb 2 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...
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.
NCC079-107-147-031545-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210201T1605Z.210205T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
738 PM EST Tue Feb 2 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:00 PM EST 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 7:00 PM EST Tuesday was 13.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.6 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
$$
8139
WGUS82 KMHX 031351 RRA
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
851 AM EST Wed Feb 3 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-040500-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210201T1605Z.210205T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
851 AM EST Wed Feb 3 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:00 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 13.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:00 AM EST Wednesday was 13.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.6 feet
early Friday morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent
to creek can be expected. Several homes threatened by water in
northwest Greene County near HWY 58.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$
Heden461
WGUS82 KMHX 040041
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
741 PM EST Wed Feb 3 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...
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.
NCC079-107-147-041545-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210201T1605Z.210204T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
741 PM EST Wed Feb 3 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:00 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 13.5 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 7:00 PM EST Wednesday was 13.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.6 feet
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
$$
8572
WGUS82 KMHX 041330
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
830 AM EST Thu Feb 4 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-050430-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210201T1605Z.210205T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
830 AM EST Thu Feb 4 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:00 AM EST Thursday the stage was 13.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:00 AM EST Thursday was 13.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.7 feet
just after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent
to creek can be expected. Several homes threatened by water in
northwest Greene County near HWY 58.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$
DAG779
WGUS82 KMHX 050112
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
812 PM EST Thu Feb 4 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...
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.
NCC079-107-147-051615-
/O.EXT.KMHX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210209T1800Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210201T1605Z.210205T0600Z.210209T1200Z.NO/
812 PM EST Thu Feb 4 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Tuesday
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 8:00 PM EST Thursday 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 EST Thursday was 13.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.7 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
Tuesday 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
$$
40333
WGUS82 KMHX 051310
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
810 AM EST Fri Feb 5 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-060415-
/O.EXT.KMHX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210201T1605Z.210205T1145Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
810 AM EST Fri Feb 5 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:00 AM EST Friday the stage was 13.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:00 AM EST Friday was 13.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 13.3 feet Wednesday
morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent
to creek can be expected. Several homes threatened by water in
northwest Greene County near HWY 58.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$250
WGUS82 KMHX 060100
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
800 PM EST Fri Feb 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...
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.
NCC079-107-147-061600-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210201T1605Z.210205T2330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
800 PM EST Fri Feb 5 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:00 PM EST Friday 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 7:00 PM EST Friday was 13.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 13.3 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
$$
27639
WGUS82 KMHX 061507
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1007 AM EST Sat Feb 6 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-070615-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210201T1605Z.210205T2330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1007 AM EST Sat Feb 6 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:00 AM EST Saturday the stage was 13.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:00 AM EST Saturday was 13.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.7 feet
this afternoon.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent
to creek can be expected. Several homes threatened by water in
northwest Greene County near HWY 58.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$528
WGUS82 KMHX 070105
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
805 PM EST Sat Feb 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...
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.
NCC079-107-147-071615-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210201T1605Z.210205T2330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
805 PM EST Sat Feb 6 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:00 PM EST Saturday the stage was 13.6 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 7:00 PM EST Saturday was 13.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 13.2 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
$$
27709
WGUS82 KMHX 071348
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
848 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-080500-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210201T1605Z.210205T2330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
848 AM EST Sun Feb 7 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:00 AM EST Sunday the stage was 13.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:00 AM EST Sunday was 13.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 13.1 feet Friday
morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent
to creek can be expected. Several homes threatened by water in
northwest Greene County near HWY 58.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$891
WGUS82 KMHX 080110
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
810 PM EST Sun Feb 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...
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.
NCC079-107-147-081615-
/O.EXT.KMHX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210211T0000Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210201T1605Z.210205T2330Z.210210T1800Z.NO/
810 PM EST Sun Feb 7 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 7:00 PM EST Sunday 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 7:00 PM EST Sunday was 13.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
Wednesday 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
$$
BM202
WGUS82 KMHX 081514
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1014 AM EST Mon Feb 8 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.
NCC079-107-147-090615-
/O.EXT.KMHX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210209T1800Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210201T1605Z.210205T2330Z.210209T1200Z.NO/
1014 AM EST Mon Feb 8 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early tomorrow
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 9:00 AM EST Monday the stage was 13.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:00 AM EST Monday was 13.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 12.3 feet Saturday
morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent
to creek can be expected. Several homes threatened by water in
northwest Greene County near HWY 58.
&&
LAT...LON 3550 7766 3544 7746 3539 7750 3545 7774
3559 7783 3559 7780 3561 7777
$$
TS865
WGUS82 KMHX 090214
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
914 PM EST Mon Feb 8 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir
Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Neuse River At Kinston affecting Lenoir County.
For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding is
forecast. For the Neuse River...including Kinston...Minor 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.
NCC079-107-147-091715-
/O.EXT.KMHX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210210T0000Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210201T1605Z.210205T2330Z.210209T1800Z.NO/
914 PM EST Mon Feb 8 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until Tuesday evening.
* At 8:31 PM EST Monday 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 8:31 PM EST Monday was 13.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to continue to fall and be 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
$$
NCC107-091715-
/O.CON.KMHX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KINN7.1.ER.210201T1015Z.210208T1201Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
914 PM EST Mon Feb 8 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Neuse River At Kinston.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:31 PM EST Monday the stage was 15.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:31 PM EST Monday was 15.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to slowly fall through the week
but remain above flood stage.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Flooding of the campground at the Nature
Center is expected. Water encroaches onto other properties along
the south side of the river.
&&
LAT...LON 3528 7763 3536 7748 3533 7743 3522 7750
3521 7761 3520 7784 3526 7783
$$
SGK286
WGUS82 KMHX 091304
FLSMHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
804 AM EST Tue Feb 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...
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.
NCC079-107-147-091500-
/O.EXT.KMHX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210209T1500Z/
/HOKN7.1.ER.210201T1605Z.210205T2330Z.210209T1800Z.NO/
804 AM EST Tue Feb 9 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late this morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton.
* Until this morning.
* At 7:00 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 13.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to drop below flood stage by mid
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
$$
TSThe office that day
Everything else NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 9:07 PM EST | River Flood Warning | MHX | Lenoir | 53 days |
| Jan 30, 9:40 PM EST | Gale Warning | MHX | 22 hr | |
| Jan 31, 12:07 PM EST | River Flood Warning | MHX | Pitt | 8 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.