Weather Alert in North Carolina
Flood Warning issued August 12 at 9:52PM EDT until August 15 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
AREAS AFFECTED: Johnston, NC
DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North Carolina... Neuse River At Smithfield affecting Johnston County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina... Neuse River Near Clayton affecting Johnston County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Neuse River at Smithfield. * WHEN...Until late Friday 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 8:15 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 17.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.6 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Thursday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - water.noaa.gov/gauges/SMFN7
INSTRUCTION: Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning.
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