8/23/2025 9:01:00 AM until 8/23/2025 8:00:00 PM

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps. The next statement will be issued this evening at 800 PM EDT.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina... Neuse River At Kinston affecting Lenoir and Jones Counties. For the Neuse River...including Kinston, Fort Barnwell...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Neuse River at Kinston. * WHEN...Until this evening. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Water overflows into lowlands adjacent to the river. Water access docks are also affected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 14.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:15 AM EDT Saturday was 14.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon and continue falling to 6.2 feet Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood