Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps. The next statement will be issued by Wednesday morning at 1000 AM EDT.

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North Carolina... Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Lenoir, Greene and Pitt Counties. For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Contentnea Creek near Hookerton. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent to creek can be expected. Several homes threatened by water in northwest Greene County near HWY 58. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:30 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 14.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:30 PM EDT Tuesday was 14.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 13.4 feet early Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood