Thanks for the info, and we'll definitely listen to the locals. I assume what you mean by 6 feet of water backup in the Neuse is 6 feet vertically, from the current river levels. Am I interpreting that right? Wonder what that translates to in terms of water coming out of the river. We live about 150 yards or so from the river, but pretty much level with the water. (Well, our house sits up about 5-6 feet, but street level is level with the water.) And BTW, I appreciate your "this situation is fluid" pun, even if it wasn't intended!

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The graphic said six feet above ground level.....however as I said before that was with a worst case scenario, I am not a professional and can only pass along what I get, someone else may be able to explain the SLOSH modeling a little bit better. The local mets in our area "Eastern NC" will have a better idea and as this approaches they will put that info out....I think they are just waiting on a more definite path in regards to how close this thing comes, they will start discussing surge and such tomorrow and Friday for sure . But we all do know that the rivers will back up its just a matter of how much. And the pun wasn't intended, didn't figure it out until after I posted. Good luck and stay safe down there.