Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 23 at 5:13PM EDT until July 23 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 23, 2026 - 2:13pm
Expires:
July 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina, including the
following counties, Anson, Richmond and Scotland.
* WHEN...Until 600 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 513 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 2.5 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Laurinburg, Rockingham, Wadesboro, Hamlet, Ansonville,
Hoffman, Polkton, Ellerbe, Dobbins Heights, Wagram, Gibson,
Lilesville, Morven, Peachland, East Laurinburg, Norman,
McFarlan, East Rockingham, Blewett Falls Lake and Diggs.
- 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:
Anson, NC; Richmond, NC; Scotland, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender: