Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 17 at 5:45PM EDT until September 17 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2024 - 2:45pm
Expires:
September 17, 2024 - 5:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina, including the
following counties, Durham, Franklin, Granville, Orange and Wake.
* WHEN...Until 845 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 545 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 0.5 to 1 inch are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Durham, Hillsborough, Creedmoor, Wake Forest, Mebane, Butner,
Rougemont, Youngsville, Stem, Lake Michie, Bahama, Gorman,
Lake Butner, Eno River State Park, Falls Lake, Rollingview
Marina, Falls Lake State Rec Area, Schley, Falls Lake Boat
Ramp and Purnell.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Durham, NC; Franklin, NC; Granville, NC; Orange, NC; Wake, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC