Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 12 at 10:52PM EDT until July 13 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 12, 2026 - 7:52pm
Expires:
July 12, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
At 1052 PM EDT, emergency management reported that numerous roads in
downtown Smithfield have 3 to 4 feet of water. Additionally, water
has entered into residences in Smithfield. Between 3 and 5 inches of
rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Goldsboro, Smithfield, Lillington, Dunn, Angier, Benson, Erwin,
Coats, Four Oaks, Coats Crossroads, Buies Creek, Duncan, Raven
Rock State Park, Shearon Harris Reservoir and Seminole.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Harnett, NC; Johnston, NC; Wake, NC; Wayne, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender: