Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 19 at 8:47PM EDT until July 20 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 19, 2026 - 5:47pm
Expires:
July 19, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina, including the
following counties, Anson, Montgomery, Richmond and Stanly.
* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 847 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 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...
Wadesboro, Ansonville, Polkton, Locust, Norwood, Oakboro,
Stanfield, Mount Gilead, Lilesville, Peachland, Uwharrie
Haven, Lake Tillery and Blewett Falls Lake.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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:
Anson, NC; Montgomery, NC; Richmond, NC; Stanly, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender: