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River Flood Warning 16, NWS Raleigh, NC
NWS Raleigh, NC issued this river flood warning at Feb 15, 2021, 9:09 AM EST for Edgecombe County, Halifax County, Nash County, North Carolina. It took effect at Feb 15, 2021, 1:00 PM EST. It was in force for 6 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 15, 2021, 9:09 AM EST (14:09 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 15, 2021, 1:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Feb 21, 2021, 5:32 PM EST
- In force
- 6 days
- Issued by
- NWS Raleigh, NC
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Edgecombe County, NC, Halifax County, NC, Nash County, NC
The radar
The Raleigh/Durham radar (KRAX), 88 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:10 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Fishing Creek near Enfield (EFDN7). The gauge peaked at 16.53 ft at Feb 17, 2021, 2:00 AM EST.
- Action stage
- 15 ft
- Minor stage
- 16 ft
- Moderate stage
- 18 ft
- Major stage
- 20 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02083000, 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.
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WGUS42 KRAH 151409
FLWRAH
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
909 AM EST Mon Feb 15 2021
...The National Weather Service in Raleigh NC has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in North Carolina...
Fishing Creek At Enfield affecting Edgecombe, Halifax and Nash
Counties.
For the Fishing Creek at Enfield...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 www.weather.gov/rah/rivers.
The next statement will be issued this evening by 915 PM EST.
&&
NCC065-083-127-160215-
/O.NEW.KRAH.FL.W.0016.210215T1800Z-210218T2101Z/
/EFDN7.1.ER.210215T1800Z.210217T0600Z.210218T0900Z.NO/
909 AM EST Mon Feb 15 2021
The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Fishing Creek At Enfield.
* From this afternoon to Thursday afternoon.
* At 9:00 AM EST Monday the stage was 15.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
this afternoon to a crest of 16.3 feet early Wednesday morning. It
will then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Minor overflow occurs on both banks.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.8
feet on 02/09/2020.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu Fri
Fishing Creek
Enfield 16.0 15.9 Mon 9 am EST 16.1 16.2 15.9 15.4
&&
LAT...LON 3617 7781 3615 7766 3608 7748 3603 7754
3610 7767 3611 7783
$$
JD19 follow-up statements
386
WGUS82 KRAH 160115
FLSRAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
815 PM EST Mon Feb 15 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Fishing Creek At Enfield affecting Edgecombe, Halifax and Nash
Counties.
Tar River At Tarboro affecting Edgecombe County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding. Turn around, don't drown when encountering
flooded roads.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rah/rivers.
The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning by 900 AM EST.
&&
NCC065-083-127-161400-
/O.EXT.KRAH.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210218T2100Z/
/EFDN7.1.ER.210215T1845Z.210216T1800Z.210218T0900Z.NO/
815 PM EST Mon Feb 15 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Thursday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Fishing Creek At Enfield.
* Until Thursday afternoon.
* At 8:00 PM EST Monday the stage was 16.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:00 PM EST Monday was 16.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.3 feet
early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
early Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Minor overflow occurs on both banks.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.8
feet on 02/09/2020.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu Fri
Fishing Creek
Enfield 16.0 16.1 Mon 8 pm EST 16.3 16.2 15.5 14.6
&&
LAT...LON 3617 7781 3615 7766 3608 7748 3603 7754
3610 7767 3611 7783
$$
NCC065-161400-
/O.CON.KRAH.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TARN7.2.ER.210215T1748Z.210218T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
815 PM EST Mon Feb 15 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tar River At Tarboro.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:15 PM EST Monday the stage was 19.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:15 PM EST Monday was 19.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.4 feet
early Thursday afternoon.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Lowland flooding begins south of Daniel
Street in east Tarboro.
* Impact...At 24.0 feet, Moderate flooding begins in Tarboro. River
Road is underwater and flooding begins on east Wilson and St David
Streets.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 25.6
feet on 02/12/2020.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu Fri
Tar River
Tarboro 19.0 19.7 Mon 7 pm EST 22.8 24.6 25.4 25.0
&&
LAT...LON 3597 7759 3593 7748 3577 7751 3572 7756
3590 7756 3593 7761
$$
88509
WGUS82 KRAH 161046
FLSRAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
546 AM EST Tue Feb 16 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Fishing Creek At Enfield affecting Edgecombe, Halifax and Nash
Counties.
For the Fishing Creek...at Enfield...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rah/rivers.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon by 545 PM EST.
&&
NCC065-083-127-162300-
/O.CON.KRAH.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210218T2100Z/
/EFDN7.1.ER.210215T1845Z.210216T1015Z.210218T0900Z.NO/
546 AM EST Tue Feb 16 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Fishing Creek At Enfield.
* Until Thursday afternoon.
* At 5:15 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 16.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 5:15 AM EST Tuesday was 16.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.3 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday
morning.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Minor overflow occurs on both banks.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.8
feet on 02/09/2020.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Fishing Creek
Enfield 16.0 16.4 Tue 5 am EST 16.5 16.5 16.0 15.2 13.7
&&
LAT...LON 3617 7781 3615 7766 3608 7748 3603 7754
3610 7767 3611 7783
$$
26247
WGUS82 KRAH 161515 RRA
FLSRAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
1015 AM EST Tue Feb 16 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Fishing Creek At Enfield affecting Edgecombe, Halifax and Nash
Counties.
For the Fishing Creek...including Enfield...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 www.weather.gov/rah/rivers.
The next statement will be issued this evening by 1015 PM EST.
&&
NCC065-083-127-170315-
/O.EXT.KRAH.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210219T0000Z/
/EFDN7.1.ER.210215T1845Z.210216T1800Z.210218T1200Z.NO/
1015 AM EST Tue Feb 16 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Thursday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Fishing Creek At Enfield.
* Until Thursday evening.
* At 9:45 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 16.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.5 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday
morning.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Minor overflow occurs on both banks.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.8
feet on 02/09/2020.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri Sat
Fishing Creek
Enfield 16.0 16.4 Tue 9 am EST 16.3 15.9 15.4 14.3
&&
LAT...LON 3617 7781 3615 7766 3608 7748 3603 7754
3610 7767 3611 7783
$$
28813
WGUS82 KRAH 170132
FLSRAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
832 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Fishing Creek At Enfield affecting Edgecombe, Halifax and Nash
Counties.
Haw River Near Bynum affecting Chatham County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Neuse River At Smithfield affecting Johnston County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rah/rivers.
The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning by 845 AM EST.
&&
NCC037-171345-
/O.EXT.KRAH.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-210217T1613Z/
/BYNN7.1.ER.210216T1000Z.210216T1731Z.210217T0413Z.NO/
832 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Haw River Near Bynum.
* Until Wednesday morning.
* At 8:01 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 11.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
this evening and continue falling to 7.8 feet Sunday evening.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet, The river widens up to 400 feet across. It
floods pasturelands on the right bank and woodlands on the left.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.1
feet on 10/13/2018.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri Sat
Haw River
Bynum 11.0 11.4 Tue 8 pm EST 9.5 10.0 9.9 8.8
&&
LAT...LON 3590 7918 3582 7911 3576 7905 3569 7916
3585 7930
$$
NCC065-083-127-171345-
/O.EXT.KRAH.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210221T0600Z/
/EFDN7.1.ER.210215T1845Z.210217T0115Z.210220T1800Z.NO/
832 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Sunday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Fishing Creek At Enfield.
* Until late Saturday night.
* At 8:15 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 16.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage early Thursday
afternoon to 15.9 feet and then begin rising Thursday evening. It
will then rise above flood stage early Friday morning to 16.2 feet
early Friday afternoon. It will fall below flood stage again
Saturday evening.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Minor overflow occurs on both banks.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.8
feet on 02/09/2020.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri Sat
Fishing Creek
Enfield 16.0 16.5 Tue 8 pm EST 16.2 15.9 16.1 15.9
&&
LAT...LON 3617 7781 3615 7766 3608 7748 3603 7754
3610 7767 3611 7783
$$
NCC101-171345-
/O.EXT.KRAH.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-210221T0045Z/
/SMFN7.1.ER.210214T1139Z.210217T0600Z.210220T1245Z.NO/
832 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Saturday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Neuse River At Smithfield.
* Until Saturday evening.
* At 7:15 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 17.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage early Thursday
morning to 13.6 feet and then begin rising Thursday evening. It
will then rise above flood stage late Friday morning to 15.9 feet
Friday evening. It will fall below flood stage again Saturday
morning.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Flooding begins along the Neuse Riverwalk.
Water nears the base of the holding tank at the water treatment
plant.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, The Smithfield town park and the Neuse
Riverwalk at the US70 bridge are flooded.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.9
feet on 09/17/2018.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri Sat
Neuse River
Smithfield 15.0 17.6 Tue 7 pm EST 16.2 13.6 15.9 13.5
&&
LAT...LON 3554 7829 3547 7834 3544 7829 3540 7833
3547 7842 3556 7834
$$
CA783
WGUS82 KRAH 171128
FLSRAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
628 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Fishing Creek At Enfield affecting Edgecombe, Halifax and Nash
Counties.
For the Fishing Creek...including Enfield...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 www.weather.gov/rah/rivers.
The next statement will be issued this evening by 630 PM EST.
&&
NCC065-083-127-172330-
/O.CON.KRAH.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210221T0600Z/
/EFDN7.1.ER.210215T1845Z.210217T1045Z.210220T1800Z.NO/
628 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Fishing Creek At Enfield.
* Until late Saturday night.
* At 6:00 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 16.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 6:00 AM EST Wednesday was 16.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage early tomorrow
afternoon to 15.9 feet and then begin rising tomorrow evening. It
will then rise above flood stage early Friday morning to 16.2 feet
early Friday afternoon. It will fall below flood stage again
Saturday evening.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Minor overflow occurs on both banks.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.8
feet on 02/09/2020.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Fishing Creek
Enfield 16.0 16.5 Wed 6 am EST 16.5 16.0 16.2 16.0 15.7
&&
LAT...LON 3617 7781 3615 7766 3608 7748 3603 7754
3610 7767 3611 7783
$$
26154
WGUS82 KRAH 171415
FLSRAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
915 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Fishing Creek At Enfield affecting Edgecombe, Halifax and Nash
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rah/rivers.
The next statement will be issued this evening by 915 PM EST.
&&
NCC065-083-127-180215-
/O.EXT.KRAH.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/EFDN7.1.ER.210215T1845Z.210220T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
915 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Fishing Creek At Enfield.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:00 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 16.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.8 feet
early Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Minor overflow occurs on both banks.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.8
feet on 02/09/2020.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat Sun
Fishing Creek
Enfield 16.0 16.5 Wed 9 am EST 16.2 16.3 16.8 16.7
&&
LAT...LON 3617 7781 3615 7766 3608 7748 3603 7754
3610 7767 3611 7783
$$
28361
WGUS82 KRAH 180109
FLSRAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
809 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Fishing Creek At Enfield affecting Edgecombe, Halifax and Nash
Counties.
For the Fishing Creek...including Enfield...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 www.weather.gov/rah/rivers.
The next statement will be issued Thursday morning.
&&
NCC065-083-127-181315-
/O.CON.KRAH.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/EFDN7.1.ER.210215T1845Z.210220T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
809 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Fishing Creek At Enfield.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:00 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 16.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 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 Wednesday was 16.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.8 feet
early Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Minor overflow occurs on both banks.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.8
feet on 02/09/2020.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat Sun
Fishing Creek
Enfield 16.0 16.4 Wed 8 pm EST 16.1 16.7 16.8 16.6
&&
LAT...LON 3617 7781 3615 7766 3608 7748 3603 7754
3610 7767 3611 7783
$$
Luchetti751
WGUS82 KRAH 180744
FLSRAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
244 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Fishing Creek At Enfield affecting Edgecombe, Halifax and Nash
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when
encountering flooded roads.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rah/rivers.
The next statement will be issued this morning by 1000 AM EST.
&&
NCC065-083-127-181945-
/O.CON.KRAH.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/EFDN7.1.ER.210215T1845Z.210220T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
244 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Fishing Creek At Enfield.
* Until further notice.
* At 2:15 AM EST Thursday the stage was 16.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.8 feet
early Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Minor overflow occurs on both banks.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.8
feet on 02/09/2020.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 am EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun Mon
Fishing Creek
Enfield 16.0 16.3 Thu 2 am EST 16.2 16.8 16.7 16.5
&&
LAT...LON 3617 7781 3615 7766 3608 7748 3603 7754
3610 7767 3611 7783
$$
10538
WGUS82 KRAH 181434
FLSRAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
934 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Fishing Creek At Enfield affecting Edgecombe, Halifax and Nash
Counties.
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 www.weather.gov/rah/rivers.
The next statement will be issued this evening by 945 PM EST.
&&
NCC065-083-127-190245-
/O.CON.KRAH.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/EFDN7.1.ER.210215T1845Z.210220T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
934 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Fishing Creek At Enfield.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:15 AM EST Thursday the stage was 16.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue rising to a crest of 16.8 feet early
Saturday afternoon.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Minor overflow occurs on both banks.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.8
feet on 02/09/2020.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun Mon
Fishing Creek
Enfield 16.0 16.2 Thu 9 am EST 16.0 16.7 16.8 16.5
&&
LAT...LON 3617 7781 3615 7766 3608 7748 3603 7754
3610 7767 3611 7783
$$
28640
WGUS82 KRAH 190110
FLSRAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
810 PM EST Thu Feb 18 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Fishing Creek At Enfield affecting Edgecombe, Halifax and Nash
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rah/rivers.
The next statement will be issued Friday morning by 815 AM EST.
&&
NCC065-083-127-191315-
/O.EXT.KRAH.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210220T1800Z/
/EFDN7.1.ER.210215T1845Z.210217T1045Z.210220T0600Z.NO/
810 PM EST Thu Feb 18 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Saturday
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Fishing Creek At Enfield.
* Until Saturday afternoon.
* At 8:00 PM EST Thursday the stage was 15.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow morning to a crest of 16.0 feet tomorrow morning. It will
then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Minor overflow occurs on both banks.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.8
feet on 02/09/2020.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun Mon
Fishing Creek
Enfield 16.0 15.9 Thu 8 pm EST 16.0 15.7 15.3 14.8
&&
LAT...LON 3617 7781 3615 7766 3608 7748 3603 7754
3610 7767 3611 7783
$$
BLS717
WGUS82 KRAH 190716
FLSRAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
216 AM EST Fri Feb 19 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Fishing Creek At Enfield affecting Edgecombe, Halifax and Nash
Counties.
Tar River At Tarboro affecting Edgecombe 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. Caution is urged when walking near
riverbanks.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rah/rivers.
The next statement will be issued this morning by 1000 AM EST.
&&
NCC065-083-127-191930-
/O.CON.KRAH.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210220T1800Z/
/EFDN7.1.ER.210215T1845Z.210217T1045Z.210220T0600Z.NO/
216 AM EST Fri Feb 19 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Fishing Creek At Enfield.
* Until Saturday afternoon.
* At 2:00 AM EST Friday the stage was 15.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
morning to a crest of 16.0 feet this morning. It will then fall
below flood stage just after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Minor overflow occurs on both banks.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.8
feet on 02/09/2020.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 am EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon Tue
Fishing Creek
Enfield 16.0 15.8 Fri 2 am EST 16.0 15.6 15.2 14.7
&&
LAT...LON 3617 7781 3615 7766 3608 7748 3603 7754
3610 7767 3611 7783
$$
NCC065-191930-
/O.CON.KRAH.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TARN7.2.ER.210215T1748Z.210221T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
216 AM EST Fri Feb 19 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tar River At Tarboro.
* Until further notice.
* At 1:15 AM EST Friday the stage was 26.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.9 feet
early Sunday morning.
* At 20.0 feet, The Riverside Park and River Road at the US64 bridge
are flooded. Lowland flooding begins south of Daniel Street in
east Tarboro. At 24.0 feet, Moderate flooding begins in Tarboro.
River Road is underwater and flooding begins on east Wilson and St
David Streets.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 27.7
feet on 05/01/2017.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 am EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon Tue
Tar River
Tarboro 19.0 26.1 Fri 1 am EST 27.2 27.9 27.0 25.8
&&
LAT...LON 3597 7759 3593 7748 3577 7751 3572 7756
3590 7756 3593 7761
$$
10423
WGUS82 KRAH 191500
FLSRAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
1000 AM EST Fri Feb 19 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Fishing Creek At Enfield affecting Edgecombe, Halifax and Nash
Counties.
For the Fishing Creek...including Enfield...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.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rah/rivers.
The next statement will be issued this evening by 1000 PM EST.
&&
NCC065-083-127-200300-
/O.EXT.KRAH.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210221T0000Z/
/EFDN7.1.ER.210215T1845Z.210217T1045Z.210220T1200Z.NO/
1000 AM EST Fri Feb 19 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Fishing Creek At Enfield.
* Until Saturday evening.
* At 9:00 AM EST Friday the stage was 15.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise to 16.0 feet tonight. It will then
fall below flood stage Saturday afternoon.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Minor overflow occurs on both banks.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.8
feet on 02/09/2020.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon Tue
Fishing Creek
Enfield 16.0 15.9 Fri 9 am EST 16.0 15.2 14.0 13.4
&&
LAT...LON 3617 7781 3615 7766 3608 7748 3603 7754
3610 7767 3611 7783
$$
18021
WGUS82 KRAH 200049
FLSRAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
749 PM EST Fri Feb 19 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Fishing Creek At Enfield affecting Edgecombe, Halifax and Nash
Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Little River At Manchester affecting Cumberland County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rah/rivers.
The next statement will be issued Saturday morning by 800 AM EST.
&&
NCC051-201300-
/O.EXT.KRAH.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210221T0142Z/
/MANN7.1.ER.210219T1237Z.210220T0600Z.210220T1342Z.NO/
749 PM EST Fri Feb 19 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Little River At Manchester.
* Until Saturday evening.
* At 7:30 PM EST Friday the stage was 18.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.6 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Minor flooding begins in Fort Bragg near
the water treatment plant.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.3
feet on 10/14/2018.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon Tue
Little River
Manchester 18.0 18.6 Fri 7 pm EST 16.9 14.5 13.0 12.0
&&
LAT...LON 3524 7890 3522 7889 3517 7898 3515 7909
3519 7909 3521 7898
$$
NCC065-083-127-201300-
/O.EXT.KRAH.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210221T1500Z/
/EFDN7.1.ER.210215T1845Z.210217T1045Z.210221T0300Z.NO/
749 PM EST Fri Feb 19 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Sunday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Fishing Creek At Enfield.
* Until Sunday morning.
* At 7:30 PM EST Friday the stage was 16.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.1 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
late tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Minor overflow occurs on both banks.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.8
feet on 02/09/2020.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon Tue
Fishing Creek
Enfield 16.0 16.1 Fri 7 pm EST 16.1 15.3 14.4 13.3
&&
LAT...LON 3617 7781 3615 7766 3608 7748 3603 7754
3610 7767 3611 7783
$$
CA803
WGUS82 KRAH 200621
FLSRAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
121 AM EST Sat Feb 20 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Fishing Creek At Enfield affecting Edgecombe, Halifax and Nash
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when
encountering flooded roads.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rah/rivers.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon by 130 PM EST.
&&
NCC065-083-127-201830-
/O.CON.KRAH.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210221T1500Z/
/EFDN7.1.ER.210215T1845Z.210217T1045Z.210221T0300Z.NO/
121 AM EST Sat Feb 20 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Fishing Creek At Enfield.
* Until Sunday morning.
* At 1:00 AM EST Saturday the stage was 16.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
this evening and continue falling to 12.9 feet Wednesday evening.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Minor overflow occurs on both banks.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.8
feet on 02/09/2020.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 am EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue Wed
Fishing Creek
Enfield 16.0 16.1 Sat 1 am EST 15.9 15.0 14.1 13.3
&&
LAT...LON 3617 7781 3615 7766 3608 7748 3603 7754
3610 7767 3611 7783
$$
10360
WGUS82 KRAH 201357
FLSRAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
857 AM EST Sat Feb 20 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Fishing Creek At Enfield affecting Edgecombe, Halifax and Nash
Counties.
For the Fishing Creek...including Enfield...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.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rah/rivers.
The next statement will be issued this evening by 1100 PM EST.
&&
NCC065-083-127-210200-
/O.EXT.KRAH.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210222T0200Z/
/EFDN7.1.ER.210215T1845Z.210217T1045Z.210221T1400Z.NO/
857 AM EST Sat Feb 20 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Fishing Creek At Enfield.
* Until Sunday evening.
* At 8:30 AM EST Saturday the stage was 16.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:30 AM EST Saturday was 16.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise to 16.3 feet this evening. It will
then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning to 12.9 feet.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Minor overflow occurs on both banks.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.8
feet on 02/09/2020.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue Wed
Fishing Creek
Enfield 16.0 16.2 Sat 8 am EST 16.1 14.8 12.9 13.0
&&
LAT...LON 3617 7781 3615 7766 3608 7748 3603 7754
3610 7767 3611 7783
$$
77465
WGUS82 KRAH 210122 RRA
FLSRAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
822 PM EST Sat Feb 20 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Fishing Creek At Enfield affecting Edgecombe, Halifax and Nash
Counties.
For the Fishing Creek...including Enfield...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rah/rivers.
The next statement will be issued Sunday morning by 830 AM EST.
&&
NCC065-083-127-211330-
/O.EXT.KRAH.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210221T2100Z/
/EFDN7.1.ER.210215T1845Z.210217T1045Z.210221T0900Z.NO/
822 PM EST Sat Feb 20 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Fishing Creek At Enfield.
* Until Sunday afternoon.
* At 8:00 PM EST Saturday the stage was 16.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:00 PM EST Saturday was 16.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
tonight and continue falling to 11.5 feet Thursday evening.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Minor overflow occurs on both banks.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.8
feet on 02/09/2020.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue Wed
Fishing Creek
Enfield 16.0 16.2 Sat 8 pm EST 15.5 14.0 13.5 13.0
&&
LAT...LON 3617 7781 3615 7766 3608 7748 3603 7754
3610 7767 3611 7783
$$
JJT727
WGUS82 KRAH 210742
FLSRAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
242 AM EST Sun Feb 21 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Fishing Creek At Enfield affecting Edgecombe, Halifax and Nash
Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Tar River At Tarboro affecting Edgecombe 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. Be especially cautious at night when it
is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Caution is urged
when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rah/rivers.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon by 200 PM EST.
&&
NCC065-083-127-211945-
/O.EXT.KRAH.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210221T2202Z/
/EFDN7.1.ER.210215T1845Z.210217T1045Z.210221T1002Z.NO/
242 AM EST Sun Feb 21 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late this afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Fishing Creek At Enfield.
* Until this afternoon.
* At 2:30 AM EST Sunday the stage was 16.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
this morning and continue falling to 11.5 feet Thursday evening.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Minor overflow occurs on both banks.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.8
feet on 02/09/2020.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 am EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed Thu
Fishing Creek
Enfield 16.0 16.1 Sun 2 am EST 15.2 13.6 13.4 12.7
&&
LAT...LON 3617 7781 3615 7766 3608 7748 3603 7754
3610 7767 3611 7783
$$
NCC065-211945-
/O.CON.KRAH.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TARN7.2.ER.210215T1748Z.210221T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
242 AM EST Sun Feb 21 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tar River At Tarboro.
* Until further notice.
* At 2:15 AM EST Sunday the stage was 27.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.6 feet
this morning.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, the Riverside Park and River Road at the
US64 bridge flood. At 20.0 feet, Lowland flooding begins south of
Daniel Street in east Tarboro. At 24.0 feet, Moderate flooding
begins in Tarboro. River Road is underwater and flooding begins on
east Wilson and St David Streets.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 27.7
feet on 05/01/2017.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 am EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed Thu
Tar River
Tarboro 19.0 27.5 Sun 2 am EST 27.4 26.5 25.3 22.9
&&
LAT...LON 3597 7759 3593 7748 3577 7751 3572 7756
3590 7756 3593 7761
$$
10281
WGUS82 KRAH 211336
FLSRAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
836 AM EST Sun Feb 21 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Fishing Creek At Enfield affecting Edgecombe, Halifax and Nash
Counties.
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.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rah/rivers.
The next statement will be issued this evening by 1000 PM EST.
&&
NCC065-083-127-220300-
/O.EXT.KRAH.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210222T0337Z/
/EFDN7.1.ER.210215T1845Z.210217T1045Z.210221T1537Z.NO/
836 AM EST Sun Feb 21 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late this evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Fishing Creek At Enfield.
* Until this evening.
* At 8:15 AM EST Sunday the stage was 16.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:15 AM EST Sunday was 16.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
this morning and continue falling to 10.9 feet Friday morning.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Minor overflow occurs on both banks.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.8
feet on 02/09/2020.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed Thu
Fishing Creek
Enfield 16.0 16.1 Sun 8 am EST 15.5 14.6 13.9 12.5
&&
LAT...LON 3617 7781 3615 7766 3608 7748 3603 7754
3610 7767 3611 7783
$$
77347
WGUS82 KRAH 212232
FLSRAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
532 PM EST Sun Feb 21 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Fishing Creek At Enfield affecting Edgecombe, Halifax and Nash
Counties.
NCC065-083-127-212345-
/O.CAN.KRAH.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210221T2232Z/
/EFDN7.1.ER.210215T1845Z.210217T1045Z.210221T1537Z.NO/
532 PM EST Sun Feb 21 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Fishing Creek At Enfield has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Fishing Creek At Enfield.
* At 5:00 PM EST Sunday the stage was 15.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 10.9 feet Friday
morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed Thu
Fishing Creek
Enfield 16.0 15.9 Sun 5 pm EST 15.1 14.4 13.2 11.7
&&
LAT...LON 3617 7781 3615 7766 3608 7748 3603 7754
3610 7767 3611 7783
$$
88The office that day
Everything else NWS Raleigh, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 9:03 AM EST | River Flood Warning | RAH | Edgecombe | 12 days |
| Feb 15, 3:30 PM EST | River Flood Warning | RAH | Wayne | 12 days |
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Sources
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