Evening storms could add even more to local lakes
Evening thunderstorms Tuesday could bring even more rain to area lakes already inundated by Tropical Storm Hanna. A cold front brings the chance of scattered storms.
Posted — UpdatedAccording to the Corps' weekly status report, Jordan Lake was expected to peak Tuesday at 222.5, 6 feet above the norm.
Flood threat lessens
The focus of attention has turned to Kinston, where the Neuse is expected to crest sometime Saturday. The combination of locally heavy rain from Hanna and water flowing downstream could bring the river to 14.5 feet, a half-foot above flood stage.
Flood warnings were still in effect Tuesday for Bladen, Lenoir and Robeson counties.
Franklin County reported on Tuesday that Hanna caused three wastewater spills. A total of 2,500 gallons of untreated wastewater was released Saturday from overflows at the Franklinton and Youngsville pump stations and at the intersection of Cedar Creek and Lane Store roads. After the storm had passed, county crews made repairs and cleaned up the spills.
Drought status to be determined
Full lakes and flowing streams signal a measurable difference in North Carolina's groundwater, WRAL meteorologist Mike Moss said Tuesday.
Forecasters and residents alike will be watching the N.C. Drought Management Advisory Council's weekly update Thursday for signs that Hanna has eased the drought across the Triangle.
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