Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 8 at 6:38PM EDT until July 8 at 9:45PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 8, 2026 - 3:38pm
Expires:
July 8, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina, including the
following counties, Forsyth and Guilford.
* WHEN...Until 945 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 638 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
flooding. Up to 1 inch of rain has 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...
Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, Kernersville,
Summerfield, Stokesdale, Walkertown, Jamestown, Colfax, Sedge
Garden, Belews Creek, Oak Hollow Marina and Belews Lake.
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:
Forsyth, NC; Guilford, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender: