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North Carolina Sea Grant and NC State University, in partnership with the NC Department of Agriculture (NCDA), are launching an innovative water management project in Kinston. A two-acre pond and earthen berms will collect runoff so it can be used to irrigate adjacent cropland.
According to the National Weather Service, “Debby is finally lifting away from the area today but the heavy rain threat will continue to bring a threat of flash flooding through the weekend, especially with already saturated soils. Several rivers have risen to flood stage or will reach flood stage shortly. “
Periods of rain, combined with saturated soils and rivers/tributaries already in flood stage, will result in additional river rises and flooding beginning today and lasting through late Friday.
Neuse News correspondent Kristy Bock just spoke with DOT and they anticipate Highway 11 South near Skinner’s Bypass to close sometime between 7 pm and 11 pm on Wednesday. Stay safe and remember do not drive around barricades. #turnarounddontdrown
LCPS will operate on a remote learning format tomorrow, Thursday, November 19 and Friday, November 20.
This was in response to a recommendation by the Lenoir County Emergency Management in anticipation of the predicted road closures and damaged roads throughout the county from floodwaters, starting mostly late tonight and running through Monday.
From the National Weather Service:
Here is the latest river briefing as of Wednesday, Nov 18 at noon. The Neuse River at Kinston is still rising and is forecast to reach MAJOR flood stage overnight tonight and crest at 22ft overnight Thursday. The other rivers included are still in flood stage but are falling.
Rains associated with Tropical Storm Eta brought flooding to Lenoir County. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.1 feet early Friday afternoon. “These figures and timing are subject to change,” said Lenoir County Emergency Services Director Jerri King. Historically at 21 feet, the water will cross south of Skinner’s Pass, however, each flood presents itself differently.
“Right now we are just watching the weather and consulting with Emergency Management and the National Weather Service,” said Patrick Holmes of Lenoir County Public Schools. “We expect to know more Wednesday and, if necessary, will alert LCPS families to any schedule change as soon as possible.”
Here is the latest briefing for river flooding. Slight changes to stages and timing. The good news is all but Neuse River have crested or are cresting and will begin to subside.
Lenoir County government officials are advising residents to remain vigilant as the Neuse River continues to rise following recent heavy rainfall that has occurred in the past few days.
Official projections are the river is going to hit 21.9 feet — considered “major flood stage” — Wednesday evening, Nov. 18. Additional rises above that projection are possible. As of Friday morning, the river was at 12.5 feet; it had risen to 13.7 feet Friday evening.
Here is the latest briefing for river flooding from the National Weather Service. Search FEMA Flood Risk Maps by your address at https://msc.fema.gov/portal/search. NEVER drive through flooded areas!
As of 11:45 am Thursday, the NWS Weather Forecast Office Newport/Morehead City, NC’s latest hydrograph indicates the Neuse River at Kinston flooding projections as Friday, 11/13 Minor Flooding Stage at 14.0’, Monday, 11/16 Moderate Flooding Stage at 18.0’ and Monday into Tuesday, 11/17 Major Flooding State at 21.0’.
As of 12:00 pm Thursday, the NWS Weather Forecast Office Newport/Morehead City, NC’s latest hydrograph indicates the Contentnea Creek at Hookerton flooding projections as Friday, 11/13 Minor Flooding Stage at 13.0’, Sunday, 11/15 Moderate Flooding Stage at 16.0’ and Monday into Tuesday, 11/17 Major Flooding State at 18.0’.
Representative Chris Humphrey along with 14 of their colleagues in the North Carolina House of Representatives, including House Speaker Tim Moore, joined its nonpartisan, national alliance of more than 200 elected officials, civic groups, military leaders and cities. The Coalition’s members work together to advance proactive solutions to the challenges posed by more frequent flooding, stronger storms, and rising seas.
Linda Rouse Sutton joins Neuse News Publisher BJ Murphy to discuss today's issues ahead of the General Election. Mrs. Sutton is running to retain her At-large seat on the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners. Topics discussed include hiring and retention, economic growth, rural broadband access, flood mitigation and more.
Rep. Chris Humphrey joins Neuse News Publisher BJ Murphy to discuss today's issues. Rep. Humphrey is running to retain his seat in the NC House. Topics discussed include Voter ID, reopening NC schools, rural broadband internet access, COVID-19's impact on the state budget and more.
The National Weather Service in Newport has issued Flood Warnings for the Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton and for the Neuse River at Kinston.
Monthly fees for membership and the exercise room, and daily rates for the batting cages prompted numerous questions and responses from the commissioners.
On Tuesday the City of Kinston Planning Department released maps of areas prone to flash flooding. Click here to see the maps.
TRENTON | 29,000 Boy Scouts from six states, including East Carolina Council based in Kinston, NC, collected more than 35,000 items for families in five counties devastated by Hurricane Florence. Boy Scouts collected and donated 22,442 school library books, 2,261 Christmas presents, 8,925 school supplies, 200 cases of copier paper, and 1,437 pairs of socks and underwear.
The officials will update the media on a myriad of issues, including a BuzzFeed.news report and the schools situation.
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