North Carolina Severe Flood Watch | Effective 07/23/2026 21:07

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued July 24 at 12:07AM EDT until July 24 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
July 23, 2026 - 9:07pm
Expires: 
July 24, 2026 - 6:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...The Sandhills, southern Piedmont, and southern Coastal Plain of North Carolina, including the following counties: Anson, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Johnston, Lee, Montgomery, Moore, Richmond, Sampson, Scotland, Stanly, Wayne, and Wilson. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - While the greatest flood threat has ended, showers and a few thunderstorms will produce periods of heavy rain this morning, with a continued risk of isolated flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description: 
Johnston; Wilson; Stanly; Montgomery; Moore; Lee; Harnett; Wayne; Anson; Richmond; Scotland; Hoke; Cumberland; Sampson
Forcast Office: 
NWS Raleigh NC