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.

FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina, including the following counties, Beaufort, Craven, Greene, Hyde, Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Pamlico, Pitt, Tyrrell and Washington. * WHEN...Until 115 AM EST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1005 PM EST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Greenville, Washington, Winterville, Williamston, Ayden, Plymouth, River Road, Bethel, Grifton, Stokes, Belhaven, Pinetown, Ransomville, Roper, Ponzer, Sladesville, Scranton, Killkenny and Kilkenny. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood