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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
836 PM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...

  Neuse River At Kinston affecting Jones and Lenoir Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps.

The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 1145 AM EDT.

&&

NCC103-107-231545-
/O.EXT.KMHX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-250824T0000Z/
/KINN7.1.ER.250817T2300Z.250820T1145Z.250823T1800Z.NO/
836 PM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Neuse River at Kinston.

* WHEN...Until tomorrow evening.

* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Water overflows into lowlands adjacent to
  the river. Water access docks are also affected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:15 PM EDT Friday the stage was 14.4 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:15 PM EDT Friday was 15.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 6.6 feet
    Wednesday evening.
  - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3528 7763 3536 7748 3533 7743 3522 7750
      3521 7761 3520 7784 3526 7783


$$

SGK


Flood Advisory


Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
904 PM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...

  Northeast Cape Fear River Near Burgaw affecting Pender County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov/wfo/ilm .

The next statement will be issued by Saturday afternoon.

&&

NCC141-231915-
/O.CON.KILM.FL.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250826T1800Z/
/BGWN7.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
904 PM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025

...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...Northeast Cape Fear River near Burgaw.

* WHEN...Until early Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Water affects the lowest portions of River
  Bend Road and River Birch Road.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:30 PM EDT Friday the stage was 8.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 5.2 feet
    Wednesday evening.
  - Advisory stage is 8.0 feet.
  - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
  - weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3472 7798 3472 7786 3460 7776 3445 7779
      3444 7788 3457 7788


$$

IGB


Coastal Flood Advisory


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
150 AM EDT Sat Aug 23 2025

NCZ106-110-231400-
/O.EXB.KILM.CF.Y.0052.250823T1100Z-250823T1400Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal Brunswick-
150 AM EDT Sat Aug 23 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
  expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
  waterways.

* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal Brunswick Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 10 AM EDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Low-lying locations along the Intracoastal Waterway
  and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 23/08 AM     6.1        1.6        1.5        3      Minor
 23/08 PM     6.3        1.8        1.3       2-3     Minor
 24/09 AM     5.9        1.4        1.3        3       None
 24/09 PM     6.0        1.5        1.2        2      Minor
 25/10 AM     5.8        1.3        1.2        2       None
 25/10 PM     5.6        1.1        1.1        2       None

&&

$$


Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
207 AM EDT Sat Aug 23 2025

AMZ156-158-231900-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-250825T0400Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
207 AM EDT Sat Aug 23 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Seas 4 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lingering northeasterly long period swell
  from the remnants of Hurricane Erin will continue to impact the
  coastal waters through early next week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

Martin


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
426 AM EDT Sat Aug 23 2025

NCZ195-199-240830-
West Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
426 AM EDT Sat Aug 23 2025

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Tonight, there`s potential for heavy rainfall on top of already
elevated water levels, which could lead to periods of flooding.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Moderate Rip Current Risk.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

On Sunday, there`s potential for heavy rainfall on top of already
elevated water levels, which could lead to periods of flooding.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
221 AM EDT Sat Aug 23 2025

NCZ106-232000-
Coastal Pender-
221 AM EDT Sat Aug 23 2025

...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Moderate Risk of Rip Currents.
   Coastal Flood Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Minor coastal flooding is likely during Saturday evening`s high
tide, and is possible during Sunday evening`s high tide.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

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