Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 22 at 5:30PM EDT until September 22 at 8:30PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 22, 2026 - 2:30pm
Expires:
September 22, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Anson County in central North Carolina...
Northwestern Richmond County in central North Carolina...
* WHEN...Until 830 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 530 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are expected over the
area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Wadesboro, Ansonville, Polkton, Lilesville, Peachland, Blewett
Falls Lake and White Store.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Anson, NC; Richmond, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov