Morehead City, N.C. – Drivers across eastern North Carolina could face water-covered roads today as yet another round of scattered heavy rain targets the region, raising the risk of flash flooding in poor drainage areas.
According to the National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City, a 30–50% chance of rainfall exceeding one inch will persist through tonight for counties from Greenville to Kill Devil Hills, with multiple waves of rain possible over the next 18–24 hours. Urban, low-lying areas remain most vulnerable to flooding.
Communities including Kinston, Jacksonville, Plymouth, and Cedar Island could see ponding on primary routes such as U.S. 17, N.C. 24, and N.C. 55. The Outer Banks, from Rodanthe to Ocracoke, face similar threats, particularly during high tide cycles when water drainage slows. Officials urge residents to avoid driving through flooded streets and to keep mobile devices charged in case of power outages.
This pattern marks yet another day in a stretch of wet weather for eastern North Carolina, echoing rain events earlier this week. More advisories could follow if rainfall rates increase.
Five-Day Outlook for Eastern NC
- Today: Scattered heavy rain, 1”+ possible, flooding risk, highs mid-80s
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, isolated showers, highs mid-80s
- Thursday: Partly sunny, scattered afternoon storms, highs upper 80s
- Friday: Sunny early, storms late, highs near 90°F
- Saturday: Partly cloudy, afternoon showers possible, highs mid-80s
