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Flood Advisory — Craven County, North Carolina

Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.

Current Status

🌊 Active: Flood Advisory

Flood Advisory issued August 10 at 5:01PM EDT until August 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Central Craven County in eastern North Carolina... East Central Jones County in eastern North Carolina... * WHEN...Until 800 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 501 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 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... New Bern, James City, Trent Woods, River Bend, Rhems, Riverdale and Coastal Carolina Regional Airport. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Effective August 10, 2026 at 5:01 PM ET · Expires August 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET

Event Details

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Event Type

Flood Advisory

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Severity

minor

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Issued By

NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

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Expires

August 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET

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Last Checked

1 minute ago

What To Do

📋 Official NWS Guidance

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Also In Effect For

This same Flood Advisory also covers:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Flood Advisory mean for Craven County, North Carolina?

Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.

Is this Flood Advisory currently active?

Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET.

How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Craven County?

Download StormCast free on Google Play and set Craven County, North Carolina as one of your monitored locations. StormCast checks the NWS feed continuously and pushes alerts like this directly to your phone — even with the screen off.

What other areas does this alert cover?

This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Jones County.

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