New Bern Alerts
Flood Watch issued June 16 at 3:25AM EDT until June 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Headline
Flood Watch issued June 16 at 3:25AM EDT until June 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Description
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina, including the
following areas, Coastal Onslow, Duplin, East Carteret, Inland
Onslow, Jones, Northern Craven, Pamlico, Southern Craven and West
Carteret.
* WHEN...From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through late tonight.
* 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...
- Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected to develop
this afternoon and evening, with the potential for multiple
rounds of thunderstorms. A broad area of 1 to 3 inches of
rain is expected, with isolated higher amounts of 3 to 5
inches possible where thunderstorms are most persistent. The
combination of recent rainfall, new rainfall, and excessive
rainfall rates is expected to support a risk of flooding and
flash flooding this afternoon and evening.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
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.
Additional Details
Type | Alert |
Phenomena | Areal Flood |
Severity | Watch |
Event Code | FFA |
Area | Duplin; Jones; Pamlico; Northern Craven; Southern Craven; West Carteret; East Carteret; Inland Onslow; Coastal Onslow |
Sent | Monday, June 16, 2025 3:25 AM EDT |
Expires | Monday, June 16, 2025 7:00 PM EDT |
Sender | NWS Newport/Morehead City NC |
Id | urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.c73ab1686653c1f5bfd3ec2938547ed11f6dd5b3.001.1 |