Major Flooding Expected For ENC
ENC will experience major flooding this weekend and into the early part of next week. Hurricane Matthew is forecast to drop 12″+ rainfall over the eastern part of the state. This along with storm surge of 2-4 feet and persistent onshore winds, will create a major flooding situation around rivers and creeks. This will be the most flooding ENC has experienced since Hurricane Floyd in 1999.
Areas to be affected by this flooding include but are not limited to:
-Tar River at Greenville
-Neuse River at Kinston
-Neuse River at Goldsboro
-Contentnea Creek at Hookerton
-Cape Fear River near Chinquapin
-Cape Fear River near Burgaw
These areas will see moderate to major flooding over the coming days. If you live in the flood prone areas in ENC, be prepared to take action immediately. Listen to the NWS and local authorities for more information about this dangerous flooding situation and actions to take.
More updates regarding this dangerous threat to come over the next couple of days.