Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued May 28 at 2:22AM EDT until May 28 at 5:30AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 27, 2025 - 11:22pm
Expires:
May 28, 2025 - 2:30am
Description:
FFWMHX
The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Central Onslow County in eastern North Carolina...
* Until 530 AM EDT.
* At 222 AM EDT, gauge reports indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain in New River ASOS. Between 3 and 5.5 inches of rain
have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 3 inches in 1
hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in
the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Gauges reported.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Jacksonville, Camp Lejeune Center, Pumpkin Center, New River
Station, Piney Green, Midway Park and Kellum.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Onslow, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC