Duke University Warnings, Watches and Advisories
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Flash Flood Warning
Clay, NC
Flash Flood Warning issued July 11 at 8:01PM EDT until July 11 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
FFWMRX The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Eastern Clay County in southwestern North Carolina... * Until 1100 PM EDT. * At 801 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Shooting Creek.
Severe
Likely
Immediate
July 11th, 2025 08:01:00 pm EDT
July 11th, 2025 08:01:00 pm EDT
July 11th, 2025 11:00:00 pm EDT
Coastal Flood Advisory
Inland New Hanover
Coastal Flood Advisory issued July 11 at 1:37PM EDT until July 12 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown Wilmington. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington. * 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.
Minor
Likely
Expected
July 11th, 2025 01:37:00 pm EDT
July 11th, 2025 01:37:00 pm EDT
July 12th, 2025 01:00:00 am EDT
Flood Warning
Bladen, NC; Cumberland, NC
Flood Warning issued July 11 at 10:19AM EDT until July 15 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina... Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3 affecting Bladen and Cumberland Counties. Lumber River Near Lumberton affecting Robeson County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cape Fear River at William O Huske Lock And Dam 3. * WHEN...Until Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 45.0 feet, Flood waters will affect lowlands along the east bank of the river with some minor overflow along the west bank. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 42.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 44.9 feet early Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 42.0 feet. - weather.gov/safety/flood
Severe
Observed
Immediate
July 11th, 2025 10:19:00 am EDT
July 11th, 2025 10:19:00 am EDT
July 12th, 2025 04:30:00 am EDT
Flood Warning
Robeson, NC
Flood Warning issued July 11 at 10:19AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina... Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3 affecting Bladen and Cumberland Counties. Lumber River Near Lumberton affecting Robeson County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Lumber River near Lumberton. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Flood waters deepen in the Pines and Coxs Pond areas as well as along River Road. Flood waters may affect Carthage Road. Several homes will become isolated or inundated between the Pepsi plant and the river. Chickenfoot Road, Hestertown Road and Noir Street will be closed. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:05 AM EDT Friday the stage was 18.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.3 feet this afternoon. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - weather.gov/safety/flood
Severe
Observed
Immediate
July 11th, 2025 10:19:00 am EDT
July 11th, 2025 10:19:00 am EDT
July 12th, 2025 04:30:00 am EDT
Flood Warning
Johnston, NC
Flood Warning issued July 11 at 9:34AM EDT until July 13 at 5:36AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina... Neuse River Near Clayton affecting Johnston County. ...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 Sunday 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 AM EDT Friday the stage was 15.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.1 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severe
Observed
Immediate
July 11th, 2025 09:34:00 am EDT
July 11th, 2025 09:34:00 am EDT
July 11th, 2025 09:45:00 pm EDT
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