Flood Watch until 12:00AM Thursday 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Edgecombe and Halifax counties.
* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Areas of moderate to locally heavy rainfall are likely to continue through midnight tonight. Additional rain could total 1 to 3 inches to as much as 5 inches in spots and result in additional flash flooding. Low-lying and urban areas will be the most susceptible to flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* AFFECTED AREAS: HALIFAX ... EDGECOMBE
Instructions:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Address/Location
Halifax County NC Emergency Services
10 North King St
Halifax, NC 27839
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 252-593-5016
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
- Certainty:
- Possible (p <= ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Flood Watch
