Flood Advisory

FROM: NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
AREA: Martin, NC; Tyrrell, NC; Washington, NC
SENT: 2026-07-19T17:43:00-04:00

Flood Advisory issued July 19 at 5:43PM EDT until July 19 at 8:45PM 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, Martin, Tyrrell and Washington.

* WHEN…Until 845 PM EDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 543 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 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
– Some locations that will experience flooding include…
Williamston, Plymouth, Roper, Westover, Pleasant Grove,
Scuppernong, Mackeys, Jamesville, Creswell and Dardens.
– 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: 2026-07-19T20:45:00-04:00