Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 23 at 11:08AM EDT until July 23 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 23, 2026 - 8:08am
Expires:
July 23, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina, including the
following counties, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Johnston, Moore,
Sampson, Scotland and Wayne.
* WHEN...Until 200 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1108 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Fayetteville, Laurinburg, Clinton, Raeford, Mount Olive,
Lillington, Fort Bragg, Dunn, Benson, Harrells, Godwin, Pope
AAF, Antioch, Hope Mills, Spring Lake, Erwin, Eastover,
Coats, Roseboro and Stedman.
- 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; Johnston, NC; Moore, NC; Sampson, NC; Scotland, NC; Wayne, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender: