Charlotte, NC Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Flood Advisory issued September 18 at 11:52PM EDT until September 19 at 1:45AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina, including the following counties, Chatham, Lee, Montgomery, Moore and Randolph. * WHEN...Until 145 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1152 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Sanford, North Carolina Zoo, Goldston, Seagrove, Broadway, Robbins, Harpers Crossroads, Glendon, Highfalls, Coleridge, Cumnock, Gum Springs, Tramway, Ulah, Moncure, Shearon Harris Reservoir and Martha. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued September 18 at 11:46PM EDT until September 19 at 1:45AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina, including the following county, Davidson. * WHEN...Until 145 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1146 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Lexington, Thomasville, Welcome and Arcadia. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued September 18 at 11:06PM EDT until September 22 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

...The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City NC has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in North Carolina... Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Pitt and Lenoir Counties. For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Contentnea Creek near Hookerton. * WHEN...From late Thursday night to early Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent to creek can be expected. Several homes threatened by water in northwest Greene County near HWY 58. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 12.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet early Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 18 at 10:09PM EDT until September 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown Wilmington. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...The lowest portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina Road observe minor coastal flooding of about one foot in depth. In downtown Wilmington, several blocks of Water Street observe shallow flooding from one half to one foot in depth. The low-lying areas along River Road and adjacent residential roads, south of River Road Park, will begin to flood. Route 133 at Little Mallory Creek may begin to flood. Check with local officials for any road closures or impacts. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors.

Flood Warning issued September 18 at 9:06PM EDT until September 20 at 5:45AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina... Cape Fear River At Elizabethtown affecting Bladen County. Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3 affecting Bladen and Cumberland Counties. Northeast Cape Fear River Near Burgaw affecting Pender County. Waccamaw River near Freeland affecting Brunswick and Columbus Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cape Fear River at Elizabethtown. * WHEN...Until early Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Flood waters will reach the top of the navigational lock. The river will spread farther into lowlands, affecting building access roads closer to the river. A few buildings closer to the river may be cutoff by the flood waters. The lower part of Cape Owen Manor Road may begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 25.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning and continue falling to 16.4 feet Monday evening. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued September 18 at 9:06PM EDT until September 21 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina... Cape Fear River At Elizabethtown affecting Bladen County. Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3 affecting Bladen and Cumberland Counties. Northeast Cape Fear River Near Burgaw affecting Pender County. Waccamaw River near Freeland affecting Brunswick and Columbus Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cape Fear River at William O Huske Lock And Dam 3. * WHEN...Until early Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 47.0 feet, The access road for the wildlife boat ramp at Tar Heel Ferry Road may begin to flood. Lowland flooding along the river worsens along both sides of the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 46.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Friday evening and continue falling to 36.7 feet Monday evening. - Flood stage is 42.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued September 18 at 9:06PM EDT until September 24 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina... Cape Fear River At Elizabethtown affecting Bladen County. Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3 affecting Bladen and Cumberland Counties. Northeast Cape Fear River Near Burgaw affecting Pender County. Waccamaw River near Freeland affecting Brunswick and Columbus Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Northeast Cape Fear River near Burgaw. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon to early Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Flooding worsens in the River Bend, River Birch and Alligator Lake subdivisions off Highway 53 on the east bank of the river. Floodwaters continue to rise on Croomsbridge Road and Old Maple Hill Road. Holly Shelter Estates and the Sandy Bend subdivision begin to be affected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 8.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 12.0 feet early Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Monday morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued September 18 at 9:06PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina... Cape Fear River At Elizabethtown affecting Bladen County. Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3 affecting Bladen and Cumberland Counties. Northeast Cape Fear River Near Burgaw affecting Pender County. Waccamaw River near Freeland affecting Brunswick and Columbus Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Waccamaw River near Freeland. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water will continue to spread out of its banks and into swamps along the river and some yards near the river will begin to flood. Fields along Kingstown Rd, Crusoe Island Road, and Dock Road may begin to flood. Pireway Road NW may begin to flood between Horseshoe Road NW and Rivergate Drive. Rivergate Drive may begin to flood. Mosquito Rd NW may begin to flood. The end of Reaves Ferry Road near Nakina may be flooded. Ash-Little River Road may begin to flood near Wet Ash Swamp. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 15.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.0 feet early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued September 18 at 9:00PM EDT until September 20 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina... Northeast Cape Fear River Near Chinquapin affecting Duplin County. For the North East Cape Fear River...including Chinquapin...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Northeast Cape Fear River near Chinquapin. * WHEN...Until Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Low land flooding adjacent to the river and its tributaries is expected. River access docks are impacted as well. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 13.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM EDT Wednesday was 13.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Friday morning and continue falling to 7.7 feet Monday evening. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued September 18 at 8:54PM EDT until September 20 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North Carolina... Trent River At West of Trenton affecting Jones County. For the Trent River...including West of Trenton...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Trent River at West of Trenton. * WHEN...Until Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Farmland and fields are flooded along the river. Water inundates the Trent River Campground. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 14.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM EDT Wednesday was 14.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.9 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued September 18 at 8:35PM EDT until September 19 at 10:10PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North Carolina... Neuse River At Smithfield affecting Johnston County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Neuse River at Smithfield. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. Flooding begins along the Neuse Riverwalk. Water nears the base of the holding tank at the water treatment plant. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:15 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 17.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning and continue falling to 8.6 feet Monday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Beach Hazards Statement issued September 18 at 4:32PM EDT until September 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 PM EDT Saturday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Up to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in an elevated threat of property damage, mainly around the times of high tide. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 3 PM Thursday.

Beach Hazards Statement issued September 18 at 4:32PM EDT until September 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East Carteret County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 PM EDT Saturday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Up to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in an elevated threat of property damage, mainly around the times of high tide. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 3 PM Thursday.

Beach Hazards Statement issued September 18 at 4:32PM EDT until September 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks and Hatteras Island. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 PM EDT Saturday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Up to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in an elevated threat of property damage, mainly around the times of high tide. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 3 PM Thursday.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 18 at 4:32PM EDT until September 21 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks and Hatteras Island. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 PM EDT Saturday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Up to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in an elevated threat of property damage, mainly around the times of high tide. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 3 PM Thursday.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 18 at 4:32PM EDT until September 21 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Areas along Bogue Banks beaches, Bogue Sound, the Newport and White Oak Rivers, and adjacent tidal creeks, and areas in North Topsail Beach, the lower New River, and adjacent tidal creeks. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Up to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in an elevated threat of property damage, mainly around the times of high tide.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 18 at 4:32PM EDT until September 21 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East Carteret County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 PM EDT Saturday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Up to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in an elevated threat of property damage, mainly around the times of high tide. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 3 PM Thursday.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 18 at 4:32PM EDT until September 21 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 PM EDT Saturday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Up to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in an elevated threat of property damage, mainly around the times of high tide. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 3 PM Thursday.