Flood Advisory

FROM: NWS Raleigh NC
AREA: Anson, NC; Richmond, NC; Scotland, NC
SENT: 2026-07-19T21:55:00-04:00

Flood Advisory issued July 19 at 9:55PM EDT until July 20 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE…A portion of central North Carolina, including the
following counties, Anson, Richmond and Scotland.

* WHEN…Until midnight EDT tonight.

* IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 955 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area.
– 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…
Laurinburg, Hamlet, Gibson, Morven, Peachland, East
Laurinburg, McFarlan, Diggs, Laurel Hill and White Store.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-20T00:00:00-04:00