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River Flood Warning 3, NWS Raleigh, NC
NWS Raleigh, NC issued this river flood warning at Jan 3, 2021, 5:55 AM EST for Johnston County, North Carolina. It took effect at Jan 3, 2021, 9:18 AM EST. It was in force for 30 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 3, 2021, 5:55 AM EST (10:55 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 3, 2021, 9:18 AM EST
- Expired
- Jan 4, 2021, 3:29 PM EST
- In force
- 30 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Raleigh, NC
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Johnston County, NC
The radar
The Raleigh/Durham radar (KRAX), 11 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:56 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The river
Written for the forecast point Neuse River near Clayton (CLYN7). The gauge peaked at 12.03 ft at Jan 3, 2021, 8:00 PM EST.
- Action stage
- 8 ft
- Minor stage
- 9 ft
- Moderate stage
- 13 ft
- Major stage
- 16 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02087500, 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.
095
WGUS42 KRAH 031055
FLWRAH
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
555 AM EST Sun Jan 3 2021
...The National Weather Service in Raleigh NC has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in North Carolina...
Neuse River Near Clayton affecting Johnston County.
For the Neuse River...including Clayton, Smithfield, Goldsboro...
Moderate 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 morning by 11 AM EST.
&&
NCC101-032300-
/O.NEW.KRAH.FL.W.0003.210103T1715Z-210106T0112Z/
/CLYN7.1.ER.210103T1715Z.210104T1200Z.210105T1312Z.NO/
555 AM EST Sun Jan 3 2021
The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Neuse River Near Clayton.
* From this afternoon to Tuesday evening.
* At 5:15 AM EST Sunday the stage was 8.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
afternoon to a crest of 11.4 feet tomorrow morning. It will then
fall below flood stage Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet, Minor overflow occurs on both banks. Water
reaches the edge of the Neuse River Greenway trail.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, The Neuse River Greenway at Covered Bridge
Road begins to flood.
* Flood History...No available flood history.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed Thu
Neuse River
Clayton 9.0 8.5 Sun 5 am EST 11.4 9.1 7.4 5.8
&&
LAT...LON 3572 7843 3558 7829 3554 7829 3556 7834
3569 7848
$$
Green6 follow-up statements
092
WGUS82 KRAH 031418
FLSRAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
918 AM EST Sun Jan 3 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Neuse River Near Goldsboro affecting Wayne County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Neuse River At Smithfield affecting Johnston County.
Neuse River Near Clayton affecting Johnston County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rah/rivers.
The next statement will be issued this evening by 1115 PM EST.
&&
NCC101-040430-
/O.EXT.KRAH.FL.W.0081.000000T0000Z-210107T0600Z/
/SMFN7.2.ER.201230T1120Z.210104T1200Z.210106T1800Z.NO/
918 AM EST Sun Jan 3 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Thursday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Neuse River At Smithfield.
* Until late Wednesday night.
* At 8:15 AM EST Sunday the stage was 16.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:15 AM EST Sunday was 16.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.3 feet
tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early
Wednesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Flooding begins along the Neuse Riverwalk.
Water nears the base of the holding tank at the water treatment
plant.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, The Smithfield town park and the Neuse
Riverwalk at the US70 bridge are flooded.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.9
feet on 09/17/2018.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed Thu
Neuse River
Smithfield 15.0 16.9 Sun 8 am EST 18.3 17.1 15.3 13.9
&&
LAT...LON 3554 7829 3547 7834 3544 7829 3540 7833
3547 7842 3556 7834
$$
NCC101-040430-
/O.EXT.KRAH.FL.W.0003.210103T1418Z-210105T1100Z/
/CLYN7.1.ER.210103T1104Z.210104T0000Z.210104T2300Z.NO/
918 AM EST Sun Jan 3 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Tuesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Neuse River Near Clayton.
* From this morning to Tuesday morning.
* At 8:15 AM EST Sunday the stage was 9.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:15 AM EST Sunday was 9.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.3 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet, Minor overflow occurs on both banks. Water
reaches the edge of the Neuse River Greenway trail.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, The Neuse River Greenway at Covered Bridge
Road begins to flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.6
feet on 09/16/2018.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed Thu
Neuse River
Clayton 9.0 9.9 Sun 8 am EST 10.0 8.1 7.0 5.7
&&
LAT...LON 3572 7843 3558 7829 3554 7829 3556 7834
3569 7848
$$
NCC191-040430-
/O.EXT.KRAH.FL.W.0002.210103T1507Z-000000T0000Z/
/GLDN7.2.ER.210103T1507Z.210108T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
918 AM EST Sun Jan 3 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Neuse River Near Goldsboro.
* From this morning until further notice.
* At 8:15 AM EST Sunday the stage was 17.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this morning and continue rising to 21.7 feet Thursday evening.
Additional rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Water overflows the banks at the Arrington
Bridge Rd and upstream of the US-117 bridge. Ferry Bridge Rd
begins to flood.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Arrington Bridge Road and access roads
around Seymour Johnson Air Force Base flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.4
feet on 02/12/2020.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed Thu
Neuse River
Goldsboro 18.0 17.9 Sun 8 am EST 19.2 20.3 21.1 21.6
&&
LAT...LON 3538 7806 3533 7793 3528 7791 3525 7795
3529 7797 3534 7809
$$
88544
WGUS82 KRAH 031938
FLSRAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
238 PM EST Sun Jan 3 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Neuse River Near Clayton affecting Johnston County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Neuse River At Smithfield affecting Johnston County.
Neuse River Near Goldsboro affecting Wayne County.
For the Neuse River...including Clayton, Smithfield, Goldsboro...
Moderate 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.
&&
NCC101-040745-
/O.EXT.KRAH.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210105T1617Z/
/CLYN7.1.ER.210103T1104Z.210104T0000Z.210105T0417Z.NO/
238 PM EST Sun Jan 3 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Tuesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Neuse River Near Clayton.
* Until Tuesday morning.
* At 2:15 PM EST Sunday the stage was 11.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 2:15 PM EST Sunday was 11.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.6 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow
evening.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet, Minor overflow occurs on both banks. Water
reaches the edge of the Neuse River Greenway trail.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, The Neuse River Greenway at Covered Bridge
Road begins to flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.6
feet on 09/16/2018.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed Thu
Neuse River
Clayton 9.0 11.5 Sun 2 pm EST 10.7 7.8 6.7 4.7
&&
LAT...LON 3572 7843 3558 7829 3554 7829 3556 7834
3569 7848
$$
NCC101-040745-
/O.CON.KRAH.FL.W.0081.000000T0000Z-210107T0600Z/
/SMFN7.2.ER.201230T1120Z.210104T1800Z.210106T1800Z.NO/
238 PM EST Sun Jan 3 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Neuse River At Smithfield.
* Until late Wednesday night.
* At 2:15 PM EST Sunday the stage was 17.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 2:15 PM EST Sunday was 17.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.4 feet
early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
early Wednesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Flooding begins along the Neuse Riverwalk.
Water nears the base of the holding tank at the water treatment
plant.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, The Smithfield town park and the Neuse
Riverwalk at the US70 bridge are flooded.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.3
feet on 02/08/2020.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed Thu
Neuse River
Smithfield 15.0 17.7 Sun 2 pm EST 19.4 17.1 15.0 13.0
&&
LAT...LON 3554 7829 3547 7834 3544 7829 3540 7833
3547 7842 3556 7834
$$
NCC191-040745-
/O.CON.KRAH.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/GLDN7.2.ER.210103T1445Z.210108T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
238 PM EST Sun Jan 3 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Neuse River Near Goldsboro.
* Until further notice.
* At 2:15 PM EST Sunday the stage was 18.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 2:15 PM EST Sunday was 18.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 21.8 feet Thursday
evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Water overflows the banks at the Arrington
Bridge Rd and upstream of the US-117 bridge. Ferry Bridge Rd
begins to flood.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Arrington Bridge Road and access roads
around Seymour Johnson Air Force Base flood.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet, Riverview Trailer Park homes and Stevens
Mill Road begin to flood.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Flooding begins on Seymour Johnson Air
Force Base.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.4
feet on 02/12/2020.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed Thu
Neuse River
Goldsboro 18.0 18.4 Sun 2 pm EST 19.5 20.6 21.4 21.7
&&
LAT...LON 3538 7806 3533 7793 3528 7791 3525 7795
3529 7797 3534 7809
$$
Leins012
WGUS82 KRAH 040116
FLSRAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
816 PM EST Sun Jan 3 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Neuse River At Smithfield affecting Johnston County.
Neuse River Near Clayton affecting Johnston County.
Neuse River Near Goldsboro affecting Wayne County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rah/rivers.
The next statement will be issued Monday morning by 815 AM EST.
&&
NCC101-041330-
/O.EXT.KRAH.FL.W.0081.000000T0000Z-210107T0000Z/
/SMFN7.2.ER.201230T1120Z.210104T1200Z.210106T1200Z.NO/
816 PM EST Sun Jan 3 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Wednesday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Neuse River At Smithfield.
* Until Wednesday evening.
* At 7:15 PM EST Sunday the stage was 18.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.7 feet
tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday
morning.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Flooding begins along the Neuse Riverwalk.
Water nears the base of the holding tank at the water treatment
plant.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, The Smithfield town park and the Neuse
Riverwalk at the US70 bridge are flooded.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.9
feet on 09/17/2018.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed Thu
Neuse River
Smithfield 15.0 18.0 Sun 7 pm EST 18.2 15.9 14.6 13.4
&&
LAT...LON 3554 7829 3547 7834 3544 7829 3540 7833
3547 7842 3556 7834
$$
NCC101-041330-
/O.EXT.KRAH.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210105T1300Z/
/CLYN7.1.ER.210103T1104Z.210104T0000Z.210105T0100Z.NO/
816 PM EST Sun Jan 3 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Tuesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Neuse River Near Clayton.
* Until Tuesday morning.
* At 7:15 PM EST Sunday the stage was 12.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow evening and continue falling to 5.1 feet Friday evening.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet, Minor overflow occurs on both banks. Water
reaches the edge of the Neuse River Greenway trail.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, The Neuse River Greenway at Covered Bridge
Road begins to flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.6
feet on 09/16/2018.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed Thu
Neuse River
Clayton 9.0 12.0 Sun 7 pm EST 9.1 7.4 6.8 5.6
&&
LAT...LON 3572 7843 3558 7829 3554 7829 3556 7834
3569 7848
$$
NCC191-041330-
/O.CON.KRAH.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/GLDN7.2.ER.210103T1445Z.210107T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
816 PM EST Sun Jan 3 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Neuse River Near Goldsboro.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:15 PM EST Sunday the stage was 18.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.1 feet
Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Water overflows the banks at the Arrington
Bridge Rd and upstream of the US-117 bridge. Ferry Bridge Rd
begins to flood.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Arrington Bridge Road and access roads
around Seymour Johnson Air Force Base flood.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet, Riverview Trailer Park homes and Stevens
Mill Road begin to flood.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Flooding begins on Seymour Johnson Air
Force Base.
* Impact...At 22.5 feet, Evacuation of some homes in the Mar-Mac
area and possibly the Buckhorn Island subdivision may be necessary.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.4
feet on 02/12/2020.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed Thu
Neuse River
Goldsboro 18.0 18.8 Sun 7 pm EST 20.2 21.4 22.0 22.1
&&
LAT...LON 3538 7806 3533 7793 3528 7791 3525 7795
3529 7797 3534 7809
$$
CA915
WGUS82 KRAH 040825
FLSRAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
325 AM EST Mon Jan 4 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Cape Fear River At Lillington affecting Harnett County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Neuse River At Smithfield affecting Johnston County.
Neuse River Near Clayton affecting Johnston County.
Neuse River Near Goldsboro affecting Wayne County.
Cape Fear River At Fayetteville affecting Cumberland County.
Tar River At Tarboro affecting Edgecombe County.
Lower Roanoke River At Roanoke Rapids affecting Halifax and
Northampton Counties.
Lower Roanoke River Near Scotland Neck affecting Halifax and
Northampton Counties.
For the Neuse River...including Clayton, Smithfield, Goldsboro...
Moderate flooding is forecast.
For the Cape Fear...including Moncure, Lillington, Fayetteville...
Minor flooding is forecast.
For the Tar River...including Louisburg, Rocky Mount, Tarboro...
Minor flooding is forecast.
For the Roanoke River...including Roanoke Rapids, Scotland Neck...
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 morning by 1130 AM EST.
&&
NCC085-040930-
/O.CAN.KRAH.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210104T0825Z/
/LLLN7.1.ER.210104T0600Z.210104T0600Z.210104T0600Z.NO/
325 AM EST Mon Jan 4 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Cape Fear River At Lillington has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Cape Fear River At Lillington.
* At 3:01 AM EST Monday the stage was 12.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* The river crested below flood stage and continues to fall.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 7 feet by Wednesday
morning before rising once again.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 am EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu Fri
Cape Fear River
Lillington 14.0 12.4 Mon 3 am EST 10.3 7.6 8.3 9.5
&&
LAT...LON 3549 7884 3536 7867 3525 7865 3526 7876
3532 7877 3543 7892
$$
NCC101-042030-
/O.CON.KRAH.FL.W.0081.000000T0000Z-210107T0000Z/
/SMFN7.2.ER.201230T1120Z.210104T1200Z.210106T1200Z.NO/
325 AM EST Mon Jan 4 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Neuse River At Smithfield.
* Until Wednesday evening.
* At 2:15 AM EST Monday the stage was 18.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 2:15 AM EST Monday was 18.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.7 feet
this morning. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday
morning.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Flooding begins along the Neuse Riverwalk.
Water nears the base of the holding tank at the water treatment
plant.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, The Smithfield town park and the Neuse
Riverwalk at the US70 bridge are flooded.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.9
feet on 09/17/2018.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 am EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu Fri
Neuse River
Smithfield 15.0 18.6 Mon 2 am EST 17.6 15.4 14.4 13.0
&&
LAT...LON 3554 7829 3547 7834 3544 7829 3540 7833
3547 7842 3556 7834
$$
NCC083-131-042030-
/O.CON.KRAH.FL.W.0072.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/RRDN7.1.ER.201217T2345Z.210103T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
325 AM EST Mon Jan 4 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Lower Roanoke River At Roanoke Rapids.
* Until further notice.
* At 2:45 AM EST Monday the stage was 9.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 2:45 AM EST Monday was 9.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood
stage at 9.3 feet.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. Farmlands and
timberlands adjacent to the river in Roanoke Rapids flood.
Property on the farmlands may be at risk from floodwaters.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.9
feet on 01/13/1992.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 am EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu Fri
Lower Roanoke River
Roanoke Rapids 9.0 9.4 Mon 2 am EST 9.3 9.3 9.3 9.3
&&
LAT...LON 3652 7765 3640 7751 3635 7750 3628 7759
3638 7761 3645 7765
$$
NCC051-042030-
/O.CON.KRAH.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210105T1800Z/
/FAYN7.1.ER.210104T0517Z.210104T1800Z.210105T0600Z.NO/
325 AM EST Mon Jan 4 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Cape Fear River At Fayetteville.
* Until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 3:00 AM EST Monday the stage was 35.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 3:00 AM EST Monday was 35.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise to 36.6 feet this afternoon. It
will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 35.0 feet, Flood stage. The boat ramp and lower
parking lot at Riverside Bait and Tackle off Person Street are
flooded. The stage and lower seating area at the Cape Fear
amphitheater are flooded.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 38.0
feet on 02/09/2010.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 am EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu Fri
Cape Fear River
Fayetteville 35.0 35.6 Mon 3 am EST 35.0 28.6 24.3 25.8
&&
LAT...LON 3525 7865 3511 7876 3495 7875 3495 7887
3514 7890 3526 7876
$$
NCC101-042030-
/O.CON.KRAH.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210105T1300Z/
/CLYN7.1.ER.210103T1104Z.210104T0115Z.210105T0100Z.NO/
325 AM EST Mon Jan 4 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Neuse River Near Clayton.
* Until Tuesday morning.
* At 2:15 AM EST Monday the stage was 11.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 2:15 AM EST Monday was 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
evening and continue falling through the week.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet, Minor overflow occurs on both banks. Water
reaches the edge of the Neuse River Greenway trail.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, The Neuse River Greenway at Covered Bridge
Road begins to flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.6
feet on 09/16/2018.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 am EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu Fri
Neuse River
Clayton 9.0 11.6 Mon 2 am EST 8.5 7.2 6.6 5.4
&&
LAT...LON 3572 7843 3558 7829 3554 7829 3556 7834
3569 7848
$$
NCC191-042030-
/O.CON.KRAH.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/GLDN7.2.ER.210103T1445Z.210107T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
325 AM EST Mon Jan 4 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Neuse River Near Goldsboro.
* Until further notice.
* At 2:15 AM EST Monday the stage was 19.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 2:15 AM EST Monday was 19.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.1 feet
Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Water overflows the banks at the Arrington
Bridge Rd and upstream of the US-117 bridge. Ferry Bridge Rd
begins to flood.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Arrington Bridge Road and access roads
around Seymour Johnson Air Force Base flood.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet, Riverview Trailer Park homes and Stevens
Mill Road begin to flood.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Flooding begins on Seymour Johnson Air
Force Base.
* Impact...At 22.5 feet, Evacuation of some homes in the Mar-Mac
area and possibly the Buckhorn Island subdivision may be necessary.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.4
feet on 02/12/2020.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 am EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu Fri
Neuse River
Goldsboro 18.0 19.3 Mon 2 am EST 20.5 21.5 22.0 22.1
&&
LAT...LON 3538 7806 3533 7793 3528 7791 3525 7795
3529 7797 3534 7809
$$
NCC083-131-042030-
/O.CON.KRAH.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210109T0000Z/
/SCON7.1.ER.210102T1345Z.210104T0715Z.210108T1200Z.NO/
325 AM EST Mon Jan 4 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Lower Roanoke River Near Scotland Neck.
* Until Friday evening.
* At 3:00 AM EST Monday the stage was 28.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 3:00 AM EST Monday was 28.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to remain nearly steady through
the week before falling below flood stage Friday morning.
* Impact...At 28.0 feet, Minor flooding begins, especially on the
left bank.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 29.9
feet on 05/07/2017.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 am EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu Fri
Lower Roanoke River
Scotland Neck 28.0 28.3 Mon 3 am EST 28.2 28.2 28.1 28.0
&&
LAT...LON 3635 7750 3633 7742 3611 7720 3608 7727
3628 7748 3628 7759
$$
NCC065-042030-
/O.CON.KRAH.FL.W.0005.210104T1500Z-000000T0000Z/
/TARN7.1.ER.210104T1500Z.210106T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
325 AM EST Mon Jan 4 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tar River At Tarboro.
* From this morning until further notice.
* At 2:15 AM EST Monday the stage was 18.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this morning and continue rising to a crest of 21.6 feet early
Wednesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, The river is at bankfull.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. The Riverside Park
and River Road at the US64 bridge flood.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Lowland flooding begins south of Daniel
Street in east Tarboro.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.2
feet on 04/02/2010.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 am EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu Fri
Tar River
Tarboro 19.0 18.6 Mon 2 am EST 20.4 21.4 21.5 21.2
&&
LAT...LON 3597 7759 3593 7748 3577 7751 3572 7756
3590 7756 3593 7761
$$
Green412
WGUS82 KRAH 041414
FLSRAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
914 AM EST Mon Jan 4 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Neuse River At Smithfield affecting Johnston County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Neuse River Near Clayton affecting Johnston County.
Neuse River Near Goldsboro affecting Wayne County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas. 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 1115 PM EST.
&&
NCC101-050415-
/O.EXT.KRAH.FL.W.0081.000000T0000Z-210107T0430Z/
/SMFN7.2.ER.201230T1120Z.210104T1800Z.210106T1630Z.NO/
914 AM EST Mon Jan 4 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Wednesday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Neuse River At Smithfield.
* Until Wednesday evening.
* At 8:15 AM EST Monday the stage was 19.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:15 AM EST Monday was 19.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.0 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Wednesday
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 am EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu Fri
Neuse River
Smithfield 15.0 19.0 Mon 8 am EST 17.8 15.3 14.0 12.8
&&
LAT...LON 3554 7829 3547 7834 3544 7829 3540 7833
3547 7842 3556 7834
$$
NCC101-050415-
/O.EXT.KRAH.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210105T1000Z/
/CLYN7.1.ER.210103T1104Z.210104T0115Z.210104T2200Z.NO/
914 AM EST Mon Jan 4 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Neuse River Near Clayton.
* Until late tonight.
* At 8:15 AM EST Monday the stage was 10.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:15 AM EST Monday was 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
this afternoon and continue falling to 4.5 feet Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet, Minor overflow occurs on both banks. Water
reaches the edge of the Neuse River Greenway trail.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, The Neuse River Greenway at Covered Bridge
Road begins to flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.3
feet on 10/12/2018.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu Fri
Neuse River
Clayton 9.0 10.2 Mon 8 am EST 7.6 6.7 6.1 5.2
&&
LAT...LON 3572 7843 3558 7829 3554 7829 3556 7834
3569 7848
$$
NCC191-050415-
/O.CON.KRAH.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/GLDN7.2.ER.210103T1445Z.210107T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
914 AM EST Mon Jan 4 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Neuse River Near Goldsboro.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:15 AM EST Monday the stage was 19.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:15 AM EST Monday was 19.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.0 feet
early Thursday afternoon.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Arrington Bridge Road and access roads
around Seymour Johnson Air Force Base flood.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet, Riverview Trailer Park homes and Stevens
Mill Road begin to flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.4
feet on 02/12/2020.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu Fri
Neuse River
Goldsboro 18.0 19.5 Mon 8 am EST 20.6 21.5 21.9 22.0
&&
LAT...LON 3538 7806 3533 7793 3528 7791 3525 7795
3529 7797 3534 7809
$$
88635
WGUS82 KRAH 042029
FLSRAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
329 PM EST Mon Jan 4 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Neuse River Near Clayton affecting Johnston County.
NCC101-042130-
/O.CAN.KRAH.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210104T2029Z/
/CLYN7.1.ER.210103T1104Z.210104T0115Z.210104T2200Z.NO/
329 PM EST Mon Jan 4 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Neuse River Near Clayton has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Neuse River Near Clayton.
* At 2:15 PM EST Monday the stage was 8.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to continue lowering over the
next few days.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm EST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu Fri
Neuse River
Clayton 9.0 8.3 Mon 2 pm EST 7.2 6.6 5.8 5.0
&&
LAT...LON 3572 7843 3558 7829 3554 7829 3556 7834
3569 7848
$$
JJTThe office that day
Everything else NWS Raleigh, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 8:17 PM EST | Dense Fog Advisory | RAH | Alamance, Davidson, Forsyth, Guilford, Randolph | 8 hr |
| Jan 3, 9:36 AM EST | River Flood Warning | RAH | Chatham | 11 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.