Great Smokey Mountain Drive, North Carolina
Regional Weather Alerts
| Alert: | Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Alamance, NC; Chatham, NC; Durham, NC; Lee, NC; Moore, NC; Orange, NC; Person, NC |
| Effective: | 7aaeor36aa -> 7apeor30ap |
| Onset: | 7aaeor36aa -> 7apeor30ap |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Raleigh NC on 7aaeor36aa |
| Headline: | Flood Warning issued July 7 at 12:36PM EDT until July 8 at 12:30AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina, including the following counties, Alamance, Chatham, Durham, Lee, Moore, Orange and Person. * WHEN...Until 1230 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1231 PM EDT, many locations in the warned area remain inundated from Sunday's rainfall. Between 5 and 11 inches of rain fell with the remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal and while no significant rainfall is expected today, it will take several hours before water begins to recede. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Durham, Chapel Hill, Burlington, Sanford, Graham, Southern Pines, Roxboro, Hillsborough, Pittsboro, Carthage, Siler City, Carrboro, Pinehurst, Mebane, Aberdeen, Goldston, Elon, Rougemont, Concord and Gibsonville. - Areas along the Eno River will see continued flooding, as will areas near Hyco Lake. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood |
| Alert: | Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Bladen, NC; Cumberland, NC |
| Effective: | 7aaeor52aa -> 12aaeor21aa |
| Onset: | 7apeor32ap -> 8aaeor0aa |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wilmington NC on 7aaeor52aa |
| Headline: | Flood Warning issued July 7 at 11:52AM EDT until July 12 at 2:21AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC |
| Description: |
...The National Weather Service in Wilmington NC has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in North Carolina... Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3 affecting Bladen and Cumberland Counties. Cape Fear River At Elizabethtown affecting Bladen County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cape Fear River at William O Huske Lock And Dam 3. * WHEN...From this evening to early Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 50.0 feet, Extensive lowland flooding will occur along the river. The wildlife boat ramp at Tar Heel Ferry Road will likely be inaccessible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM EDT Monday the stage was 37.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 51.0 feet early Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Friday morning. - Flood stage is 42.0 feet. - weather.gov/safety/flood |
| Alert: | Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Bladen, NC |
| Effective: | 7aaeor52aa -> 12aaeor37aa |
| Onset: | 8apeor51ap -> 8aaeor0aa |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wilmington NC on 7aaeor52aa |
| Headline: | Flood Warning issued July 7 at 11:52AM EDT until July 12 at 6:37AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC |
| Description: |
...The National Weather Service in Wilmington NC has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in North Carolina... Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3 affecting Bladen and Cumberland Counties. Cape Fear River At Elizabethtown affecting Bladen County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cape Fear River at Elizabethtown. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon to Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 30.0 feet, Flood waters may isolate residences off Larrimore Lane and Riverview Drive as Larrimore Lane becomes impassable. Dozens of buildings nearer the river may become isolated within several miles of Elizabethtown. Flooding may also affect Beagle Run Lane. Flooding of farm fields near the river worsens as does lowland flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:45 AM EDT Monday the stage was 14.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 30.2 feet early Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday afternoon. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet. - weather.gov/safety/flood |
| Alert: | Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Robeson, NC |
| Effective: | 7aaeor52aa |
| Onset: | 7aaeor52aa -> 8aaeor0aa |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Immediate |
| Issued By: | NWS Wilmington NC on 7aaeor52aa |
| Headline: | Flood Warning issued July 7 at 11:52AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC |
| Description: |
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina... Lumber River Near Lumberton affecting Robeson County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Lumber River near Lumberton. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Flood waters will affect yards in the Pines area, Coxs Pond area, and along River Road. Additional residential property will be affected between the Pepsi plant and the river on the east side of Lumberton. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:35 AM EDT Monday the stage was 14.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.0 feet early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - weather.gov/safety/flood |
| Alert: | Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Harnett, NC |
| Effective: | 7aaeor24aa -> 9aaeor13aa |
| Onset: | 7aaeor24aa -> 7apeor30ap |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Immediate |
| Issued By: | NWS Raleigh NC on 7aaeor24aa |
| Headline: | Flood Warning issued July 7 at 9:24AM EDT until July 9 at 5:13AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC |
| Description: |
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina... Cape Fear River At Lillington affecting Harnett County. Deep River At Moncure affecting Chatham and Lee Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cape Fear River at Lillington. * WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. The boat launch ramp and wooden deck at The Riverside Restaurant are flooded. At 17.0 feet, Water threatens homes upstream on Riverside Hills Drive. At 19.0 feet, Moderate flooding begins. The storm drains on the north bank are inundated and water reaches the water treatment plant. Homes on Riverside Hills Drive are flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:28 AM EDT Monday the stage was 14.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.7 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. |
| Alert: | Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Chatham, NC; Lee, NC |
| Effective: | 7aaeor24aa -> 9apeor0ap |
| Onset: | 7aaeor24aa -> 7apeor30ap |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Immediate |
| Issued By: | NWS Raleigh NC on 7aaeor24aa |
| Headline: | Flood Warning issued July 7 at 9:24AM EDT until July 9 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC |
| Description: |
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina... Cape Fear River At Lillington affecting Harnett County. Deep River At Moncure affecting Chatham and Lee Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Deep River at Moncure. * WHEN...Until early Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. Flooding is likely upstream of the gage site along North Plank Road just south of highway 421 in Lee county, and on R Jordan Road north of highway 421 in Chatham county. At the gage site, flooding reaches the base of the river gage housing, but is confined to woods and pasture immediately adjacent to the river. At 14.0 feet, Moderate flooding begins. Upstream of the gage site, North Plank Road in Lee county and R Jordan Road in Chatham County are closed. At the gage site, there is significant flooding of pasture and woods along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM EDT Monday the stage was 13.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning and continue falling to 2.2 feet Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. |
| Alert: | Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Alamance, NC |
| Effective: | 7aaeor18aa -> 8aaeor45aa |
| Onset: | 7aaeor18aa -> 7apeor30ap |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Immediate |
| Issued By: | NWS Raleigh NC on 7aaeor18aa |
| Headline: | Flood Warning issued July 7 at 9:18AM EDT until July 8 at 7:45AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC |
| Description: |
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North Carolina... Haw River At Haw River affecting Alamance County. Haw River Near Bynum affecting Chatham County. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. This is near the flood of record. * WHERE...Haw River at Haw River. * WHEN...Until tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Moderate flooding begins. There is significant flooding of the Red Slide Park upstream of the Main St. Bridge, and Lang St will be impassable At 25.5 feet, The water treatment plant building floods. At 26.0 feet, Trailer homes adjacent to the river and the water treatment plant flood. At 27.0 feet, Major flooding begins. The town of Haw River begins to flood. At 28.0 feet, Flood waters reach the bottom of the bridge across I40. At 30.0 feet, A mill on the left bank begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM EDT Monday the stage was 29.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening and continue falling to 4.5 feet Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. |
| Alert: | Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Chatham, NC |
| Effective: | 7aaeor18aa -> 9aaeor24aa |
| Onset: | 7aaeor18aa -> 7apeor30ap |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Immediate |
| Issued By: | NWS Raleigh NC on 7aaeor18aa |
| Headline: | Flood Warning issued July 7 at 9:18AM EDT until July 9 at 10:24AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC |
| Description: |
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North Carolina... Haw River At Haw River affecting Alamance County. Haw River Near Bynum affecting Chatham County. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This is near the flood of record. * WHERE...Haw River near Bynum. * WHEN...Until late Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Moderate flooding begins. The river widens up to 800 feet across, but flooding remains confined to extensive stretches of woods and pastureland along the river. At 17.0 feet, Major flooding begins. Several homes along the right bank of the river are flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:01 AM EDT Monday the stage was 22.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening and continue falling to 5.0 feet Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. |
| Alert: | Flood Advisory |
| Area(s): | Person, NC |
| Effective: | 7aaeor25aa -> 7apeor0ap |
| Onset: | 7aaeor25aa -> 7apeor0ap |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Raleigh NC on 7aaeor25aa |
| Headline: | Flood Advisory issued July 7 at 8:25AM EDT until July 7 at 1:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...River, creek and stream flooding caused by runoff from earlier excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Person county. * WHEN...Until 100 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. River or stream flows are elevated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 823 AM EDT, gauge reports indicated elevated flows along area creeks and streams, some of which may be out of their banks. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Roxboro, Concord, Surl, Bushy Fork, Bethel Hill, Mayo Reservoir, Hyco Lake, Hyco Marina and Moriah. |
| Alert: | Flood Advisory |
| Area(s): | Alamance, NC; Chatham, NC; Durham, NC; Lee, NC; Moore, NC; Orange, NC |
| Effective: | 7aaeor22aa -> 7apeor0ap |
| Onset: | 7aaeor22aa -> 7apeor0ap |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Raleigh NC on 7aaeor22aa |
| Headline: | Flood Advisory issued July 7 at 8:22AM EDT until July 7 at 1:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Flooding along rivers, creeks, and streams caused by runoff from earlier excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina, including the following counties, Alamance, Chatham, Durham, Lee, Moore and Orange. * WHEN...Until 100 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. River or stream flows are elevated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 818 AM EDT, gauge reports indicated continued elevated flows along rivers, creeks, and streams, with several locations in flood in Durham and Orange counties. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Durham, Chapel Hill, Burlington, Sanford, Graham, Southern Pines, Hillsborough, Pittsboro, Carthage, Siler City, Carrboro, Pinehurst, Mebane, Aberdeen, Goldston, Elon, Rougemont, Gibsonville, Whispering Pines and Haw River. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood |
| Alert: | Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Caswell, NC |
| Effective: | 7aaeor41aa -> 7apeor0ap |
| Onset: | 7aaeor41aa -> 7apeor0ap |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Immediate |
| Issued By: | NWS Blacksburg VA on 7aaeor41aa |
| Headline: | Flood Warning issued July 7 at 7:41AM EDT until July 7 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Flooding caused by 4 to locally 8 inches of rainfall last night. Many creeks and streams are near crest, and will gradually recede through this morning into early afternoon. * WHERE...A portion of north central North Carolina, including the following county, Caswell. * WHEN...Until 400 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 738 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported flooding remains widespread given 4 to locally 8 inches of rain that fell Sunday evening into early this morning. Portions of Highway 158 near the 2000 block and the 5000 block remain flooded and closed, as well as portions of Highway 86 S near the Gatewood area. Other roads remain flooded and impassible as well. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Yanceyville. - For flooding safety information, please visit http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood |
| Alert: | Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Caswell, NC |
| Effective: | 7aaeor37aa -> 7apeor0ap |
| Onset: | 7aaeor37aa -> 7apeor0ap |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Blacksburg VA on 7aaeor37aa |
| Headline: | Flood Warning issued July 7 at 7:37AM EDT until July 7 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Flooding caused by 4 to locally 8 inches of rainfall last night. Many creeks and streams are near crest, and will gradually recede through this morning into early afternoon. * WHERE...A portion of north central North Carolina, including the following county, Caswell. * WHEN...Until 400 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 733 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported flooding remains widespread given 4 to locally 8 inches of rain that fell Sunday evening into early this morning. Portions of Highway 158 near the 2000 block and the 5000 block remain flooded and closed, as well as portions of Highway 86 S near the Gatewood area. Other roads remain flooded and impassible as well. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Yanceyville, Bethel, Providence, Jericho, Prospect Hill, Camp Springs and Milton. - For flooding safety information, please visit http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood |
| Alert: | Rip Current Statement |
| Area(s): | Coastal Pender; Coastal New Hanover; Coastal Brunswick; Coastal Horry |
| Effective: | 7aaeor31aa -> 7apeor0ap |
| Onset: | 7aaeor0aa -> 7apeor0ap |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wilmington NC on 7aaeor31aa |
| Headline: | Rip Current Statement issued July 7 at 5:31AM EDT until July 7 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Monday through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. |
| Alert: | Beach Hazards Statement |
| Area(s): | West Carteret; Coastal Onslow |
| Effective: | 7aaeor33aa -> 7apeor0ap |
| Onset: | 7aaeor0aa -> 7apeor45ap |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Newport/Morehead City NC on 7aaeor33aa |
| Headline: | Beach Hazards Statement issued July 7 at 3:33AM EDT until July 7 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Crystal Coast beaches. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 11:30 AM Monday. |
| Alert: | Beach Hazards Statement |
| Area(s): | East Carteret; Ocracoke Island; Hatteras Island |
| Effective: | 7aaeor33aa -> 7apeor0ap |
| Onset: | 7aaeor0aa -> 7apeor45ap |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Newport/Morehead City NC on 7aaeor33aa |
| Headline: | Beach Hazards Statement issued July 7 at 3:33AM EDT until July 7 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...For the dangerous rip currents, the beaches from Cape Hatteras to Beaufort Inlet. For strong longshore currents, the beaches from Cape Hatteras to Cape Lookout. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 11:30 AM Monday. |