Flood Advisory for Beaufort, NC; Hyde, NC; Martin, NC +2 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Beaufort, Hyde, Martin, Tyrrell, Washington
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- Minor
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What is happening
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Where: A portion of eastern North Carolina, including the following counties, Beaufort, Hyde, Martin, Tyrrell and Washington. When: Until 600 PM EDT.
What the bulletin says to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina, including the following counties, Beaufort, Hyde, Martin, Tyrrell and Washington. * WHEN...Until 600 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 258 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Washington, Plymouth, Pinetown, Pungo, Hinson, Wenona, Pike Road, Terra Ceia, Old Ford, Pungo Lake, Phelps Lake, Long Acre VFD, Jamesville, Smithwick and Dardens. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Flood Advisory issued July 27 at 2:58PM EDT until July 27 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Official revision
Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Newport/Morehead City NC. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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