Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 19 at 11:51PM EDT until July 20 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 19, 2026 - 8:51pm
Expires:
July 20, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina, including the
following counties, Anson, Hoke, Montgomery, Moore, Richmond,
Scotland and Stanly.
* WHEN...Until 400 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1147 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a large area of
showers and thunderstorms causing heavy rainfall. Many
locations across the Sandhills have seen intermittent periods
of heavy rain since late Sunday evening, and this is likely
to continue through the early morning hours. Between 2 and 3
inches of rain have fallen since 8 PM Sunday. Minor flooding
is expected to begin shortly in the advisory area.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area through 4 AM Monday. This additional rain will
result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Laurinburg, Southern Pines, Rockingham, Wadesboro, Raeford,
Carthage, Pinehurst, Hamlet, Aberdeen, Biscoe, Ansonville,
Hoffman, Antioch, Polkton, Locust, Whispering Pines, Norwood,
Oakboro, Stanfield and Pinebluff.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
Anson, NC; Hoke, NC; Montgomery, NC; Moore, NC; Richmond, NC; Scotland, NC; Stanly, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov