Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 19 at 5:27PM EDT until July 19 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 19, 2026 - 2:27pm
Expires:
July 19, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina, including the
following counties, Beaufort and Hyde.
* WHEN...Until 730 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 527 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 0.5 to 1 inch are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Belhaven, Sladesville, Scranton, Sidney Crossroads,
Winsteadville, Leechville, Yeatesville, Terra Ceia, Sydney
Crossroads and Pantego.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Beaufort, NC; Hyde, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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