Headline:
Flood Advisory issued October 3 at 7:50PM EDT until October 3 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 3, 2026 - 4:50pm
Expires:
October 3, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Southern Cumberland County in central North Carolina...
West Central Sampson County in central North Carolina...
* WHEN...Until 930 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 749 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated continued pockets of heavy
rain due to showers and isolated storms. The heaviest rain has
largely come to an end, but rivers and streams are starting to
rise. Minor flooding may be possible in the advisory area.
Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Stedman, Autryville, Cedar Creek and Bushy Lake Natural Area.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Cumberland, NC; Sampson, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov