Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 13 at 7:06PM EDT until July 13 at 10:15PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 13, 2026 - 4:06pm
Expires:
July 13, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southern Anson, southern Richmond and Scotland counties in
central North Carolina.
* WHEN...Until 1015 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Dangerous flows over low-water crossings.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 704 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain may result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Laurinburg, Hamlet, Wagram, Gibson, Morven, East Laurinburg,
McFarlan, Laurel Hill, Sandhills Game Land, and Diggs.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Anson, NC; Richmond, NC; Scotland, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender: