Leland, NC Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

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 Leland.

Use the Radar Maps link provided to understand the trajectory of a storm.

Flood Warning issued May 16 at 12:21PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina... Trent River At Trenton affecting Jones County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Trent River at Trenton. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Boat Launch area at the end of Landfill Road is flooded, and parts of Landfill Road may be flooded. The end of West Jones Street is inundated as well. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:20 AM EDT Friday the stage was 15.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:20 AM EDT Friday was 15.3 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued May 16 at 11:10AM EDT until May 16 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 261 IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NORTH CAROLINA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES IN NORTH CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA SURRY IN NORTHWEST NORTH CAROLINA ALLEGHANY NC ASHE WATAUGA WILKES YADKIN IN VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 13 COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA BLAND CARROLL CITY OF GALAX CITY OF RADFORD FLOYD GILES GRAYSON MONTGOMERY PATRICK PULASKI SMYTH TAZEWELL WYTHE IN WEST VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST WEST VIRGINIA MERCER MONROE SUMMERS

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued May 16 at 11:10AM EDT until May 16 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 261 IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NORTH CAROLINA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN PIEDMONT NORTH CAROLINA ALEXANDER IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA AVERY CALDWELL MITCHELL THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BANNER ELK, BETHLEHEM, ELLENDALE, GRANITE FALLS, HIDDENITE, INGALLS, KINGS CREEK, LENOIR, MILLERSVILLE, NEWLAND, PATTERSON, POPLAR, SAWMILLS, SPRUCE PINE, STONY POINT, AND TAYLORSVILLE.

Flood Warning issued May 16 at 10:01AM EDT until May 17 at 3:14AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina...South Carolina... Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3 affecting Bladen and Cumberland Counties. Great Pee Dee River At Pee Dee affecting Florence and Marion Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Cape Fear River at William O Huske Lock And Dam 3. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 42.0 feet, Water levels will top the navigational lock and equipment must be removed. Minor flooding will occur on land adjacent to the east bank of the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 42.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 35.8 feet Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 42.0 feet. - weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued May 16 at 10:01AM EDT until May 21 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in North Carolina... Northeast Cape Fear River Near Burgaw affecting Pender County. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Northeast Cape Fear River near Burgaw. * WHEN...Until early Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Water affects the lowest portions of River Bend Road and River Birch Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM EDT Friday the stage was 7.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.1 feet tomorrow evening. - Advisory stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - weather.gov/safety/flood