Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 27 at 2:44PM EDT until August 27 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 11:44am
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...East Central Davidson County in central North Carolina...
* WHEN...Until 500 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is
imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 242 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated the heavy rain due to
thunderstorms has resulted in up to 4 inches of rain east of
Lexington. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly
in the advisory area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Lexington, Thomasville, Linwood and Gordontown.
Instruction:
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Turn
around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Davidson, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov