Flood Warning
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
301 PM EDT Mon Mar 17 2025
...The National Weather Service in Raleigh NC has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in North Carolina...
Fishing Creek At Enfield affecting Nash, Edgecombe and Halifax
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rah/rivers.
The next statement will be issued by late tonight.
&&
NCC065-083-127-180715-
/O.NEW.KRAH.FL.W.0006.250318T0600Z-250319T0600Z/
/EFDN7.1.ER.250318T0600Z.250318T1200Z.250318T1800Z.NO/
301 PM EDT Mon Mar 17 2025
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT TO EARLY WEDNESDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Fishing Creek at Enfield.
* WHEN...From late tonight to early Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. Minor overflow
occurs on both banks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:00 PM EDT Monday the stage was 15.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
just after midnight tonight to a crest of 16.1 feet tomorrow
morning. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (2 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu Fri
Fishing Creek
Enfield 16.0 15.6 Mon 2 pm EDT 16.0 14.8 11.3 8.2
&&
LAT...LON 3617 7781 3616 7766 3608 7749 3603 7754
3610 7767 3611 7783
$$
10
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
1045 AM EDT Mon Mar 17 2025
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Neuse River At Smithfield affecting Johnston County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rah/rivers.
The next statement will be issued this evening.
&&
NCC101-180245-
/O.EXT.KRAH.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250319T0627Z/
/SMFN7.1.ER.250317T1000Z.250318T0000Z.250318T1827Z.NO/
1045 AM EDT Mon Mar 17 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Neuse River at Smithfield.
* WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. Flooding begins
along the Neuse Riverwalk. Water nears the base of the holding
tank at the water treatment plant.
At 18.0 feet, Moderate flooding begins. The Smithfield town park
and the Neuse Riverwalk at the US70 bridge are flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:15 AM EDT Monday the stage was 15.9 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:15 AM EDT Monday was 15.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.2
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage
tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu Fri
Neuse River
Smithfield 15.0 15.9 Mon 10 am ED 16.4 11.8 10.7 10.0
&&
LAT...LON 3554 7829 3548 7834 3544 7829 3541 7833
3547 7842 3556 7835
$$
JD
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
1043 AM EDT Mon Mar 17 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...
Neuse River Near Clayton affecting Johnston County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rah/rivers.
The next statement will be issued this evening.
&&
NCC101-180245-
/O.EXT.KRAH.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250318T0808Z/
/CLYN7.1.ER.250317T0634Z.250317T1415Z.250317T2008Z.NO/
1043 AM EDT Mon Mar 17 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Neuse River near Clayton.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. Minor overflow
occurs on both banks. Water reaches the edge of the Neuse River
Greenway trail.
At 10.0 feet, Upstream of the gage site, the Neuse River Greenway
at Covered Bridge Road begins to flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:15 AM EDT Monday the stage was 9.9 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:15 AM EDT Monday was 9.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this afternoon and continue falling to 2.9 feet by
Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu Fri
Neuse River
Clayton 9.0 9.9 Mon 10 am ED 5.7 3.9 3.7 3.3
&&
LAT...LON 3572 7843 3558 7829 3554 7829 3556 7835
3569 7849
$$
JD
Gale Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
602 PM EDT Mon Mar 17 2025
AMZ152-154-181015-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0020.250317T2202Z-250318T1500Z/
S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm
including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary-
602 PM EDT Mon Mar 17 2025
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT TUESDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5
to 8 ft.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
502 PM EDT Mon Mar 17 2025
West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 20 nm to 250 nm offshore, including south of Georges Bank
from 1000 fm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
Locally higher winds and seas can be expected in and near tstms.
ANZ828-180915-
Cape Charles Light to Currituck Beach Light to 100 NM offshore-
502 PM EDT Mon Mar 17 2025
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...N to NW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming N 25 to 35 kt,
then, becoming 25 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Chance of showers
early.
.TUE...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.WED...N to NE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.THU...S winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to
7 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming NW 25 to 30 kt. Seas
6 to 11 ft.
.FRI...NW winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NW winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming W to NW 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.SAT...W to SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
502 PM EDT Mon Mar 17 2025
West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 20 nm to 250 nm offshore, including south of Georges Bank
from 1000 fm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
Locally higher winds and seas can be expected in and near tstms.
ANZ830-180915-
Currituck Beach Light to Cape Hatteras to 100 NM offshore-
502 PM EDT Mon Mar 17 2025
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas
7 to 13 ft. Showers likely.
.TUE...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 13 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.WED...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming S. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.THU...S winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to
7 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming NW 25 to 30 kt. Seas
7 to 12 ft.
.FRI...NW winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NW winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming W to NW 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.SAT...W winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming W 10 to 20 kt. Seas
5 to 9 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
502 PM EDT Mon Mar 17 2025
West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 20 nm to 250 nm offshore, including south of Georges Bank
from 1000 fm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
Locally higher winds and seas can be expected in and near tstms.
ANZ833-180915-
Cape Hatteras to Cape Fear to 100 NM Offshore.-
502 PM EDT Mon Mar 17 2025
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas
7 to 13 ft. Showers likely early. Scattered tstms. Chance of
rain.
.TUE...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.WED...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming S. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.THU...S to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming NW. Seas 8 to 14 ft.
.FRI...NW winds 25 to 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt. Seas
8 to 13 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt. Seas
6 to 11 ft.
.SAT...W to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming W 10 to 20 kt. Seas
5 to 9 ft.
$$
Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
623 PM EDT Mon Mar 17 2025
NCC019-172233-
/O.EXP.KILM.FA.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250317T2230Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Brunswick NC-
623 PM EDT Mon Mar 17 2025
...FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 630 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
The Flood Advisory will expire at 630 PM EDT this evening for a
portion of southeast North Carolina, including the following area,
southeastern Brunswick County.
Heavy rain has ended and any flooding no longer poses a threat.
Please continue to heed remaining road closures.
&&
LAT...LON 3386 7801 3386 7802 3387 7802 3387 7803
3388 7803 3390 7800 3390 7795 3388 7796
3385 7796 3384 7796
$$
III
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
259 PM EDT Mon Mar 17 2025
NCC127-181800-
/O.NEW.KRAH.FA.Y.0011.250317T1859Z-250318T1800Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Nash NC-
259 PM EDT Mon Mar 17 2025
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by runoff from Monday`s heavy rainfall is
expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina, including the
following county, Nash.
* WHEN...Until 200 PM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...River or stream flows are elevated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 256 PM EDT, gauge reports indicated runoff from Sunday`s
heavy rain is causing minor flooding along Stony Creek from
Nashville to Rocky Mount.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Rocky Mount, Nashville and Dortches.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Be aware
of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
LAT...LON 3602 7788 3601 7781 3595 7782 3595 7784
3595 7789 3595 7798 3598 7809 3606 7805
3604 7802 3602 7798
$$
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Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
602 PM EDT Mon Mar 17 2025
AMZ131-230-231-181015-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-250318T1500Z/
Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
602 PM EDT Mon Mar 17 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
choppy waters.
* WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the
Alligator River.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
602 PM EDT Mon Mar 17 2025
AMZ135-181015-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-250318T2100Z/
Pamlico Sound-
602 PM EDT Mon Mar 17 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough
waters.
* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
602 PM EDT Mon Mar 17 2025
AMZ136-137-181015-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0028.250318T0300Z-250318T1500Z/
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-Neuse and Bay Rivers-
602 PM EDT Mon Mar 17 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 11 AM EDT TUESDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt and choppy waters expected.
* WHERE...Pamlico, Pungo, Neuse, and Bay Rivers.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
602 PM EDT Mon Mar 17 2025
AMZ150-181015-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-250319T0600Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
602 PM EDT Mon Mar 17 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
6 to 9 ft.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet.
* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
602 PM EDT Mon Mar 17 2025
AMZ156-158-181015-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-250318T2100Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
602 PM EDT Mon Mar 17 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
4 to 7 ft.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
357 PM EDT Mon Mar 17 2025
ANZ633-180400-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-250318T2000Z/
Currituck Sound-
357 PM EDT Mon Mar 17 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
waves 1 to 2 ft.
* WHERE...Currituck Sound.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
357 PM EDT Mon Mar 17 2025
ANZ656-658-180400-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-250319T0200Z/
Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-
North Carolina border out to 20 nm-
Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out
20 nm-
357 PM EDT Mon Mar 17 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5
to 8 ft. A few gusts up to 35 kt are possible.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-
North Carolina border out to 20 nm and Coastal waters from NC
VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
307 PM EDT Mon Mar 17 2025
AMZ250-252-180315-
/O.CON.KILM.SC.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-250318T0400Z/
Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out
20 nm-
307 PM EDT Mon Mar 17 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Seas 5 to 7 ft.
* WHERE...Southeast North Carolina coastal waters.
* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
311 PM EDT Mon Mar 17 2025
AMZ250-252-181915-
Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 nm-
311 PM EDT Mon Mar 17 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the adjacent Coastal Waters.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Small Craft Advisory.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
Small Craft Advisory likely Thursday into Friday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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