Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
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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