Avery County Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Avery County.

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Flood Warning issued September 19 at 9:05PM EDT until September 22 at 10:15AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

...The Flood Warning is extended 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. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina...South Carolina... Waccamaw River near Freeland affecting Brunswick and Columbus Counties. Great Pee Dee River At Pee Dee affecting Marion and Florence Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cape Fear River at Elizabethtown. * WHEN...Until late Sunday 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 8:55 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 25.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.9 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday afternoon. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued September 19 at 9:05PM EDT until September 22 at 7:04PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

...The Flood Warning is extended 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. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina...South Carolina... Waccamaw River near Freeland affecting Brunswick and Columbus Counties. Great Pee Dee River At Pee Dee affecting Marion and Florence 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 Sunday evening. * 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 Thursday the stage was 46.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 47.0 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 42.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued September 19 at 9:05PM EDT until September 24 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

...The Flood Warning is extended 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. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina...South Carolina... Waccamaw River near Freeland affecting Brunswick and Columbus Counties. Great Pee Dee River At Pee Dee affecting Marion and Florence Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Northeast Cape Fear River near Burgaw. * WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon. * 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 Thursday the stage was 10.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.0 feet early Saturday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Monday evening. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued September 19 at 9:05PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

...The Flood Warning is extended 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. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina...South Carolina... Waccamaw River near Freeland affecting Brunswick and Columbus Counties. Great Pee Dee River At Pee Dee affecting Marion and Florence 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 Thursday the stage was 16.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.0 feet just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued September 19 at 8:38PM EDT until September 20 at 2:00PM 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 early tomorrow afternoon. * 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 8:15 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 15.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:15 PM EDT Thursday was 17.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 8.6 feet Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.0 feet on 10/13/2018. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Beach Hazards Statement issued September 19 at 8:37PM EDT until September 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Friday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. Breaking waves of 3 to 5 ft will result in rough surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 19 at 8:37PM EDT until September 21 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Friday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. Breaking waves of 3 to 5 ft will result in rough surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents.

Flood Warning issued September 19 at 8:34PM 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... Neuse River At Kinston affecting Jones and Lenoir Counties. For the Neuse River...including Kinston...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Neuse River at Kinston. * WHEN...From late Friday night until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Water overflows into lowlands adjacent to the river. Water access docks are also affected. At 16.0 feet, Flooding of the campground at the Nature Center is expected. Water encroaches onto other properties along the south side of the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:15 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 13.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Saturday morning and continue rising to 15.6 feet early Tuesday afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued September 19 at 8:31PM EDT until September 22 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North Carolina... Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Greene, Lenoir and Pitt Counties. For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Contentnea Creek near Hookerton. * WHEN...From this evening 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 8:00 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM EDT Thursday was 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.1 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued September 19 at 8:30PM EDT until September 21 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

...The Flood Warning is extended 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 early Saturday morning. * 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 7:30 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 13.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 PM EDT Thursday was 13.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow evening and continue falling to 8.1 feet Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued September 19 at 8:29PM EDT until September 21 at 5:00AM 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 early Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Farmland and fields are flooded along the river. Water inundates the Trent River Campground. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 15.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 PM EDT Thursday was 15.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening and continue falling to 11.0 feet Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 19 at 8:05PM EDT until September 22 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Areas along the beaches, Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds, Kitty Hawk Bay, Pamlico Sound, and adjacent tidal creeks. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Sunday. * 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 19 at 8:05PM EDT until September 22 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Areas in North Topsail Beach, along the lower New River, White Oak River, Bogue and Core Sounds, areas along the beaches, Pamlico Sound, and adjacent tidal creeks. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Sunday. * 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 19 at 2:57PM EDT until September 20 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterway. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown Wilmington. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Friday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Friday morning through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...For the Coastal Flood Watch, portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina Road are likely impassable. In downtown Wilmington, much of Water Street from Orange Street to Red Cross Street is flooded. The lowest portions of Water Street between Princess and Orange Streets are impassable. Portions of River Road and adjacent residential roads, south of River Road Park, may become impassable. Flooding of residential areas along River Road expands. Route 133 at Little Mallory Creek is flooded and flooding begins at Old River Road. Flooding of US 421 Truck near Carolina Beach Road worsens. US 421 North at USS North Carolina Road begins 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.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 19 at 2:57PM EDT until September 20 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover and Coastal Brunswick Counties. * WHEN...During the high tide cycles Thursday evening and Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. 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.

Coastal Flood Watch issued September 19 at 2:57PM EDT until September 20 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterway. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown Wilmington. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Friday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Friday morning through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...For the Coastal Flood Watch, portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina Road are likely impassable. In downtown Wilmington, much of Water Street from Orange Street to Red Cross Street is flooded. The lowest portions of Water Street between Princess and Orange Streets are impassable. Portions of River Road and adjacent residential roads, south of River Road Park, may become impassable. Flooding of residential areas along River Road expands. Route 133 at Little Mallory Creek is flooded and flooding begins at Old River Road. Flooding of US 421 Truck near Carolina Beach Road worsens. US 421 North at USS North Carolina Road begins 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.