Flood Watch

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...A portion of northeast North Carolina, including the following areas, Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Eastern Currituck, Gates, Hertford, Northampton, Pasquotank, Perquimans and Western Currituck.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers continue through tonight with heavy rain likely. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are possible with locally higher amounts. This will result in an increased flooding threat through the rest of the night. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood