Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 6 at 9:37PM EDT until July 6 at 10:30PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 6:37pm
Expires:
July 6, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 937 PM EDT, Widespread heavy rainfall has ended. Moderate rain
and continued drainage of floodwater will persist the risk of flash
flooding as creeks and streams begin to crest. Between 1 and 3
inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 of
an inch are possible in the warned area.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Wake Forest, Garner, Clayton, Zebulon, RDU
International, Morrisville, Knightdale, Wendell, Rolesville, Falls
Lake Boat Ramp, William B Umstead State Park, Flowers, Falls Lake,
Emit, Research Triangle, Carpenter and Jordan Lake.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
Johnston, NC; Wake, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov