Flash Flood Warning — Anson County, North Carolina
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued August 11 at 6:30PM EDT until August 11 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
FFWRAH The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Anson County in central North Carolina... Southern Stanly County in central North Carolina... * Until 930 PM EDT. * At 630 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Locust, Norwood, Oakboro, Stanfield and Lake Tillery.
Effective August 11, 2026 at 6:30 PM ET · Expires August 11, 2026 at 9:30 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flash Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Raleigh NC
Expires
August 11, 2026 at 9:30 PM ET
Last Checked
just now
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Also In Effect For
This same Flash Flood Warning also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flash Flood Warning mean for Anson County, North Carolina?
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Is this Flash Flood Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (just now). It's set to expire August 11, 2026 at 9:30 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flash Flood Warning alerts for Anson County?
Download StormCast free on Google Play and set Anson County, North Carolina as one of your monitored locations. StormCast checks the NWS feed continuously and pushes alerts like this directly to your phone — even with the screen off.
What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flash Flood Warning is also in effect for Stanly County.