Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 21 at 3:56PM EDT until August 22 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 12:56pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina, including the
following areas, Beaufort, Duplin, Greene, Inland Onslow, Jones,
Lenoir, Northern Craven, Pamlico, Pitt and Southern Craven.
* WHEN...Through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A stalled front will interact with an anomalously moist airmass,
supporting areas of intense rainfall rates as high as 2-3"/hr.
These rates will support a risk of flooding and flash flooding,
especially in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Additional
rainfall of 1-2" with locally higher amounts will be possible
within the watch area.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Pitt; Greene; Beaufort; Duplin; Lenoir; Jones; Pamlico; Northern Craven; Southern Craven; Inland Onslow
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov