Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 20 at 3:08AM EDT until July 20 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 20, 2026 - 12:08am
Expires:
July 20, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina, including the
following counties, Hoke, Moore, eastern Richmond and Scotland.
* WHEN...Until 400 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 306 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding. A Flash Flood Warning remains in effect for western
Richmond County until 5 AM EDT.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Laurinburg, Southern Pines, Raeford, Pinehurst, Aberdeen,
Hoffman, Antioch, Whispering Pines, Pinebluff, Foxfire,
Wagram, Taylortown, Vass, Gibson, East Laurinburg, Cameron,
Camp Mackall, Ashley Heights, Bowmore and Silver City.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
Hoke, NC; Moore, NC; Richmond, NC; Scotland, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender: