Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 20 at 8:14PM EDT until July 20 at 11:15PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 20, 2026 - 5:14pm
Expires:
July 20, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina, including the
following counties, Chatham, Lee, Montgomery and Moore.
* WHEN...Until 1115 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 814 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 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Sanford, Carthage, Biscoe, Goldston, Broadway, Robbins, Star,
Glendon, Harpers Crossroads, Highfalls, Cumnock, Tramway, Gum
Springs, Lemon Springs, Moncure, Steeds, Shearon Harris
Reservoir and Jordan Lake.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Chatham, NC; Lee, NC; Montgomery, NC; Moore, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender: