Alert archive / North Carolina / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 22, NWS Raleigh, NC
NWS Raleigh, NC issued this river flood warning at Feb 16, 2021, 12:49 PM EST for Edgecombe County, North Carolina. It took effect at Feb 16, 2021, 7:00 PM EST. It was in force for 49 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 16, 2021, 12:49 PM EST (17:49 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 16, 2021, 7:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Feb 18, 2021, 8:12 PM EST
- In force
- 49 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Raleigh, NC
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Edgecombe County, NC
The radar
The Raleigh/Durham radar (KRAX), 75 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:47 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Tar River at NC97 In Rocky Mount (ROKN7). The gauge peaked at 21.05 ft at Feb 19, 2021, 8:00 PM EST.
- Action stage
- 19 ft
- Minor stage
- 21 ft
- Moderate stage
- 23 ft
- Major stage
- 25 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02082585, 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.
047
WGUS42 KRAH 161749
FLWRAH
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
1249 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021
...The National Weather Service in Raleigh NC has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in North Carolina...
Tar River At Rocky Mount affecting Edgecombe County.
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 late tonight by 100 AM EST.
&&
NCC065-170600-
/O.NEW.KRAH.FL.W.0022.210217T0000Z-210218T0300Z/
/ROKN7.1.ER.210217T0000Z.210217T0600Z.210217T1500Z.NO/
1249 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021
The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Tar River At Rocky Mount.
* From this evening to Wednesday evening.
* At 12:45 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 20.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
evening to a crest of 21.1 feet just after midnight tonight. It
will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet, Flood stage. Flooding reaches Melton Drive
and E Ridge Street.
* Flood History...No available flood history.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri Sat
Tar River
Rocky Moun 21.0 20.8 Tue 12 pm ES 20.9 20.4 19.8 16.6
&&
LAT...LON 3597 7759 3593 7761 3594 7780 3588 7786
3590 7790 3599 7780
$$
288 follow-up statements
818
WGUS82 KRAH 170246
FLSRAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
946 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Tar River At Rocky Mount affecting Edgecombe County.
For the Tar River...including Rocky Mount...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rah/rivers.
The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning by 945 AM EST.
&&
NCC065-171500-
/O.CON.KRAH.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-210218T0300Z/
/ROKN7.1.ER.210219T0400Z.210219T1200Z.210220T0000Z.NO/
946 PM EST Tue Feb 16 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tar River At Rocky Mount.
* Until Wednesday evening.
* At 9:30 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 20.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
Thursday evening to a crest of 21.2 feet Friday morning. It will
then fall below flood stage Friday evening.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Action stage. Water begins flowing into the
city sewer system.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet, Flood stage. Flooding reaches Melton Drive
and E Ridge Street.
* Flood History...No available flood history.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri Sat
Tar River
Rocky Moun 21.0 20.7 Tue 9 pm EST 20.4 20.8 21.0 19.0
&&
LAT...LON 3597 7759 3593 7761 3594 7780 3588 7786
3590 7790 3599 7780
$$
CBL136
WGUS82 KRAH 171146
FLSRAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
646 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Tar River At Rocky Mount affecting Edgecombe County.
For the Tar River...including Rocky Mount...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 645 PM EST.
&&
NCC065-180000-
/O.CON.KRAH.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-210218T0300Z/
/ROKN7.1.ER.210219T0400Z.210219T1200Z.210220T0000Z.NO/
646 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tar River At Rocky Mount.
* Until this evening.
* At 6:30 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 20.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
Thursday or Thursday night, to a crest around 21.2 feet early
Friday. It will then fall below flood stage this weekend.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Action stage. Water begins flowing into the
city sewer system.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet, Flood stage. Flooding reaches Melton Drive
and E Ridge Street.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Several streets west of business US301 are
flooded, including E Ridge Street and Melton Drive.
* Flood History...No available flood history.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Tar River
Rocky Moun 21.0 20.7 Wed 6 am EST 20.7 20.1 21.2 20.1 18.2
&&
LAT...LON 3597 7759 3593 7761 3594 7780 3588 7786
3590 7790 3599 7780
$$
26395
WGUS82 KRAH 171822
FLSRAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
122 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Tar River At Rocky Mount affecting Edgecombe County.
For the Tar River...including Rocky Mount...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rah/rivers.
The next statement will be issued this evening by 1000 PM EST.
&&
NCC065-180300-
/O.CON.KRAH.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-210218T0300Z/
/ROKN7.1.ER.210219T0234Z.210219T1800Z.210220T1536Z.NO/
122 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tar River At Rocky Mount.
* Until this evening.
* At 1:00 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 20.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late tomorrow
evening to 22.4 feet. It will fall below flood stage late Saturday
morning.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Action stage. Water begins flowing into the
city sewer system.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet, Flood stage. Flooding reaches Melton Drive
and E Ridge Street.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Several streets west of business US301 are
flooded, including E Ridge Street and Melton Drive.
* Flood History...No available flood history.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat Sun
Tar River
Rocky Moun 21.0 20.7 Wed 1 pm EST 20.3 22.4 20.8 20.4
&&
LAT...LON 3597 7759 3593 7761 3594 7780 3588 7786
3590 7790 3599 7780
$$
Leins400
WGUS82 KRAH 180130
FLSRAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
830 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Tar River At Rocky Mount 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. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rah/rivers.
The next statement will be issued tomorrow by 500 AM EST.
&&
NCC065-180300-
/O.CON.KRAH.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-210218T0300Z/
/ROKN7.1.ER.210219T0234Z.210219T1800Z.210220T1536Z.NO/
830 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tar River At Rocky Mount.
* Until this evening.
* At 8:15 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 20.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will fall to 20.4 feet and then begin rising
early tomorrow afternoon. It will then rise above flood stage late
tomorrow evening to 22.4 feet early Friday afternoon. It will fall
below flood stage late Saturday morning to 20.3 feet and then
begin rising Sunday morning then rise again.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Action stage. Water begins flowing into the
city sewer system.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet, Flood stage. Flooding reaches Melton Drive
and E Ridge Street.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Several streets west of business US301 are
flooded, including E Ridge Street and Melton Drive.
* Flood History...No available flood history.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat Sun
Tar River
Rocky Moun 21.0 20.6 Wed 8 pm EST 20.7 22.3 20.4 20.5
&&
LAT...LON 3597 7759 3593 7761 3594 7780 3588 7786
3590 7790 3599 7780
$$
Luchetti024
WGUS82 KRAH 180136
FLSRAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
836 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Tar River At Rocky Mount affecting Edgecombe County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rah/rivers.
The next statement will be issued Thursday morning by 600 AM EST.
&&
NCC065-181345-
/O.EXT.KRAH.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-210221T0000Z/
/ROKN7.1.ER.210219T0234Z.210219T1800Z.210220T1536Z.NO/
836 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Saturday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tar River At Rocky Mount.
* Until Saturday evening.
* At 8:30 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 20.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will fall to 20.4 feet and then begin rising
early tomorrow afternoon. It will then rise above flood stage late
tomorrow evening to 22.4 feet early Friday afternoon. It will fall
below flood stage late Saturday morning to 20.3 feet and then
begin rising Sunday morning then rise again.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Action stage. Water begins flowing into the
city sewer system.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet, Flood stage. Flooding reaches Melton Drive
and E Ridge Street.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Several streets west of business US301 are
flooded, including E Ridge Street and Melton Drive.
* Flood History...No available flood history.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat Sun
Tar River
Rocky Moun 21.0 20.6 Wed 8 pm EST 20.7 22.3 20.4 20.5
&&
LAT...LON 3597 7759 3593 7761 3594 7780 3588 7786
3590 7790 3599 7780
$$
Luchetti924
WGUS82 KRAH 180742
FLSRAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
242 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Tar River At Rocky Mount affecting Edgecombe County.
...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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rah/rivers.
The next statement will be issued this morning by 1000 AM EST.
&&
NCC065-181945-
/O.EXT.KRAH.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-210221T0336Z/
/ROKN7.1.ER.210219T0234Z.210219T1800Z.210220T1536Z.NO/
242 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Saturday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tar River At Rocky Mount.
* Until Saturday evening.
* At 2:30 AM EST Thursday the stage was 20.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late this evening
and continue to rise to 22.4 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It
will then fall below flood stage late Saturday morning to 20.3
feet and begin rising again Sunday morning. It will then rise
again but remain below flood stage.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, water begins flowing into the city sewer
system. At 21.0 feet, flooding reaches Melton Drive and E Ridge
Street. At 23.0 feet, Several streets west of business US301 are
flooded, including E Ridge Street and Melton Drive.
* Flood History...No available flood history.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 am EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun Mon
Tar River
Rocky Moun 21.0 20.4 Thu 2 am EST 21.4 21.8 20.3 20.7
&&
LAT...LON 3597 7759 3593 7761 3594 7780 3588 7786
3590 7790 3599 7780
$$
NCC065-181945-
/O.CON.KRAH.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TARN7.2.ER.210215T1748Z.210221T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
242 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tar River At Tarboro.
* Until further notice.
* At 2:15 AM EST Thursday the stage was 25.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 28.8 feet
early Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, the Riverside Park and River Road at the
US64 bridge flood. At 20.0 feet, Lowland flooding begins south of
Daniel Street in east Tarboro. At 24.0 feet, Moderate flooding
begins in Tarboro. River Road is underwater and flooding begins on
east Wilson and St David Streets.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 27.7
feet on 05/01/2017.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 am EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun Mon
Tar River
Tarboro 19.0 25.0 Thu 2 am EST 26.0 27.7 28.8 28.0
&&
LAT...LON 3597 7759 3593 7748 3577 7751 3572 7756
3590 7756 3593 7761
$$
10265
WGUS82 KRAH 181449
FLSRAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
949 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Tar River At Rocky Mount affecting Edgecombe County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Tar River At Tarboro affecting Edgecombe County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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 this evening by 1000 PM EST.
&&
NCC065-190300-
/O.EXT.KRAH.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-210223T2136Z/
/ROKN7.1.ER.210219T0000Z.210220T0000Z.210223T0936Z.NO/
949 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Tuesday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tar River At Rocky Mount.
* Until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 9:15 AM EST Thursday the stage was 20.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage this evening to
22.6 feet tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet, Flood stage. Flooding reaches Melton Drive
and E Ridge Street.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Several streets west of business US301 are
flooded, including E Ridge Street and Melton Drive.
* Flood History...No available flood history.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun Mon
Tar River
Rocky Moun 21.0 20.3 Thu 9 am EST 22.2 22.2 21.3 21.7
&&
LAT...LON 3597 7759 3593 7761 3594 7780 3588 7786
3590 7790 3599 7780
$$
NCC065-190300-
/O.CON.KRAH.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TARN7.2.ER.210215T1748Z.210221T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
949 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tar River At Tarboro.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:15 AM EST Thursday the stage was 25.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 29.1 feet
Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 24.0 feet, Moderate flooding begins in Tarboro. River
Road is underwater and flooding begins on east Wilson and St David
Streets.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 27.7
feet on 05/01/2017.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun Mon
Tar River
Tarboro 19.0 25.4 Thu 8 am EST 26.5 27.9 29.1 28.8
&&
LAT...LON 3597 7759 3593 7748 3577 7751 3572 7756
3590 7756 3593 7761
$$
28954
WGUS82 KRAH 190112
FLSRAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
812 PM EST Thu Feb 18 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Tar River At Rocky Mount affecting Edgecombe County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Tar River At Tarboro affecting Edgecombe County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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 915 PM EST.
&&
NCC065-190215-
/O.CAN.KRAH.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-210219T0112Z/
/ROKN7.1.ER.210219T0000Z.210220T0000Z.210223T0936Z.NO/
812 PM EST Thu Feb 18 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Tar River At Rocky Mount has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Tar River At Rocky Mount.
* At 8:00 PM EST Thursday the stage was 20.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 13.9 feet Tuesday
evening.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun Mon
Tar River
Rocky Moun 21.0 20.0 Thu 8 pm EST 19.8 18.3 18.0 17.1
&&
LAT...LON 3597 7759 3593 7761 3594 7780 3588 7786
3590 7790 3599 7780
$$
NCC065-191315-
/O.CON.KRAH.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TARN7.2.ER.210215T1748Z.210221T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
812 PM EST Thu Feb 18 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tar River At Tarboro.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:15 PM EST Thursday the stage was 25.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.9 feet
early Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Lowland flooding begins south of Daniel
Street in east Tarboro.
* Impact...At 24.0 feet, Moderate flooding begins in Tarboro. River
Road is underwater and flooding begins on east Wilson and St David
Streets.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 27.7
feet on 05/01/2017.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun Mon
Tar River
Tarboro 19.0 25.9 Thu 7 pm EST 27.0 27.8 27.4 26.1
&&
LAT...LON 3597 7759 3593 7748 3577 7751 3572 7756
3590 7756 3593 7761
$$
BLSThe office that day
Everything else NWS Raleigh, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 8:02 PM EST | River Flood Warning | RAH | Halifax, Northampton | 21 days |
| Feb 15, 8:02 PM EST | River Flood Warning | RAH | Halifax, Northampton | 19 days |
| Feb 15, 10:40 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | RAH | Hoke, Scotland | 50 min |
| Feb 15, 11:33 PM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | RAH | Durham, Edgecombe, Franklin, Granville, Halifax, Johnston and 6 more | 3 hr |
| Feb 16, 2:43 AM EST | River Flood Warning | RAH | Cumberland | 7 hr |
| Feb 16, 3:57 AM EST | Winter Storm Watch | RAH | Alamance, Durham, Forsyth, Granville, Guilford, Orange and 3 more | 23 hr |
| Feb 16, 4:54 AM EST | River Flood Warning | RAH | Chatham | 21 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.