Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
116 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026

NCC103-133-212015-
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Jones NC-Onslow NC-
116 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive
  rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Central Jones County in eastern North Carolina...
  Northern Onslow County in eastern North Carolina...

* WHEN...Until 415 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is
  imminent.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 115 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This  will cause urban and small stream flooding.
    Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over
    the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Jacksonville, Half Moon, Pumpkin Center, Richlands, Kellum,
    Catherine Lake, Petersburg, Belgrade, Richlands South, Albert J
    Ellis Airport, Deppe, Loco VFD and Haws Run.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

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LAT...LON 3467 7759 3477 7768 3485 7766 3503 7738
      3485 7717 3485 7719 3483 7721


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