Update: Flood Warning issued July 4 at 9:23AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

Event: Flood Warning
Sender Name: NWS Raleigh NC
Issued: 2020-07-04T09:23:00-04:00
Expires: 2020-07-04T21:22:00-04:00
Description: …The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina…

Lower Roanoke River At Roanoke Rapids affecting Halifax and
Northampton Counties

Lower Roanoke River Near Scotland Neck affecting Halifax and
Northampton Counties

The Flood Warning continues for
the Lower Roanoke River At Roanoke Rapids.
* At 8:45 AM Saturday the stage was 9.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast…The river will continue rising to near 9.9 feet by this
afternoon. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* Impact…At 9.0 feet, Farmlands and timberlands adjacent to the
river in Roanoke Rapids flood. Property on the farmlands may be at
risk from floodwaters. At 10.0 feet, The public boat ramp on
Rockfish Ln in Weldon is flooded.
Instruction: Safety message. If you encounter deep water while driving, do not
attempt to drive through. Turn around, dont drown.
Link to more Info: http://www.weather.gov
Urgency: Immediate
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Observed
Categories: Met,
Area Description: Northampton, NC; Halifax, NC

Message Identifier: NWS-IDP-PROD-4307715-3616229
CAP MessageType: Update