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WGUS72 KMHX 040917
FFSMHX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
517 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2026

NCC055-041000-
/O.CON.KMHX.FF.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260804T1000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Dare NC-
517 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN DARE COUNTY...

At 517 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms produced
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 4 and 7 inches of rain
have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional
rainfall is expected. Several inches of water has been reported on NC
12 in Pea Island.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
         highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
         drainage and low-lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo and Hatteras Island Fishing Pier.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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LAT...LON 3575 7552 3576 7550 3560 7545 3546 7547
      3546 7550 3559 7549 3571 7552 3575 7554

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED

$$

RJ