Flood Advisory issued March 17 at 12:10AM EDT until March 17 at 3:15AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

* WHAT…Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.

* WHERE…A portion of central North Carolina, including the
following counties, Edgecombe, Halifax, Johnston, Nash and Wilson.

* WHEN…Until 315 AM EDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 1210 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This is causing urban and small stream
flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
– Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
– Some locations that will experience flooding include…
Rocky Mount, Smithfield, Nashville, Halifax, Wilson, Elm
City, Dortches, Bailey, Micro, Selma, Red Oak, Enfield,
Sharpsburg, Pine Level, Weldon, Kenly, Princeton, Lucama,
Middlesex and Whitakers.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood