Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 20 at 1:46AM EDT until July 20 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 19, 2026 - 10:46pm
Expires:
July 20, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina, including the
following counties, Franklin, Granville, Nash and Vance.
* WHEN...Until 500 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 146 AM 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 will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Rocky Mount, Nashville, Creedmoor, Louisburg, Franklinton,
Dortches, Kittrell, Red Oak, Youngsville, Whitakers,
Castalia, Centerville, Ingleside, Gillburg, Aventon, Falls
Lake and Battleboro.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
Franklin, NC; Granville, NC; Nash, NC; Vance, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender: