Flood Advisory

FROM: NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
AREA: Beaufort, NC; Craven, NC; Hyde, NC; Pamlico, NC; Pitt, NC; Tyrrell, NC; Washington, NC
SENT: 2026-07-27T15:43:00-04:00

Flood Advisory issued July 27 at 3:43PM EDT until July 27 at 6:45PM 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, Beaufort, Craven, Hyde, Pamlico, Pitt, Tyrrell
and Washington.

* WHEN…Until 645 PM EDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 342 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. These storms are generally moving southward
across the advisory area. Minor flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 2
inches of rain have fallen.
– Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
– Some locations that will experience flooding include…
Washington, River Road, Belhaven, Ransomville, Sladesville,
Ponzer, Scranton, Blounts Creek, Pamlico Beach, Lowland,
Sidney Crossroads, Bayview, Winsteadville, Core Point, South
Creek, Bonnerton, Royal, Edward, Cox Crossroads and
Leechville.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-27T18:45:00-04:00