Flash Flood Warning Issued for Southeastern Dare County, NC
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A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for southeastern Dare County in eastern North Carolina until 6:00 AM EDT on August 4, 2026, due to thunderstorms producing heavy rain.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern Dare County, North Carolina
- Issued
- August 4, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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Alert Details
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City NC. The alert is effective from August 4, 2026 at 3:05 AM EDT until August 4, 2026 at 6:00 AM EDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers southeastern Dare County in eastern North Carolina. Specific locations that will experience flash flooding include Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo, and Hatteras Island Fishing Pier. NC 12 near Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge is prone to flooding.
What You Should Do
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.
Expected Conditions
Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Hazard is flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
Timeline
The Flash Flood Warning is effective immediately from 3:05 AM EDT and remains in effect until 6:00 AM EDT on August 4, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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