Flood Advisory — Dare 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 4 at 2:19AM EDT until August 4 at 5:15AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southeastern Dare County in eastern North Carolina... * WHEN...Until 515 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 218 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 3 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... Frisco, Avon, Salvo, Buxton, Waves, Rodanthe, Avon Pier, Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, Hatteras Island Fishing Pier and Hatteras Ferry Terminal. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 4, 2026 at 2:19 AM ET · Expires August 4, 2026 at 5:15 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Expires
August 4, 2026 at 5:15 AM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
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.
Other Active Alerts in North Carolina
Flash Flood Warning
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Dare 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 4, 2026 at 5:15 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Dare County?
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