Flood Advisory

FROM: NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
AREA: Beaufort, NC; Hyde, NC
SENT: 2026-07-19T17:27:00-04:00

Flood Advisory issued July 19 at 5:27PM EDT until July 19 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE…A portion of eastern North Carolina, including the
following counties, Beaufort and Hyde.

* WHEN…Until 730 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 527 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen.
– Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
– Some locations that will experience flooding include…
Belhaven, Sladesville, Scranton, Sidney Crossroads,
Winsteadville, Leechville, Yeatesville, Terra Ceia, Sydney
Crossroads and Pantego.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-19T19:30:00-04:00