1/19/2024 9:03:00 AM until 1/19/2024 9:15:00 PM

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rah/rivers. The next statement will be issued by this evening at 915 PM EST.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina... Lower Roanoke River At Roanoke Rapids affecting Northampton and Halifax Counties. ...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Lower Roanoke River at Roanoke Rapids. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM EST Friday the stage was 9.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM EST Friday was 9.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 9.3 feet. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.9 feet on 01/13/1992. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am EST) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon Tue Lower Roanoke River Roanoke Rapids 9.0 9.3 Fri 8 am EST 9.3 9.3 9.3 9.3 &&