Flood Warning issued March 24 at 8:59AM EDT until March 26 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina…

Neuse River At Kinston affecting Lenoir and Jones Counties.

For the Neuse River…including Kinston…Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE…Neuse River at Kinston.

* WHEN…Until late Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS…At 14.0 feet, Water overflows into lowlands adjacent to
the river. Water access docks are also affected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 8:15 AM EDT Monday the stage was 14.3 feet.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:15 AM EDT Monday was 14.3 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.7
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage early Wednesday morning.
– Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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