Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 23 at 2:47PM EDT until July 23 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 23, 2026 - 11:47am
Expires:
July 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina, including the
following counties, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke and Sampson.
* WHEN...Until 600 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 247 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Up to 3 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Fayetteville, Raeford, Fort Bragg, Dunn, Godwin, Pope AAF,
Antioch, Hope Mills, Spring Lake, Erwin, Eastover, Roseboro,
Stedman, Wade, Salemburg, Falcon, Autryville, Linden, Bonnie
Doone and Vander.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Cumberland, NC; Harnett, NC; Hoke, NC; Sampson, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov