Flood Advisory — Anson County, North Carolina
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued August 6 at 5:25PM EDT until August 6 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northwestern Anson County in central North Carolina... Stanly County in central North Carolina... * WHEN...Until 730 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 525 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - 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... Albemarle, Wadesboro, Badin Lake, Ansonville, Plyler, Polkton, Locust, Norwood, Badin, Oakboro, Stanfield, Richfield, New London, Lilesville, Peachland, Lake Tillery and Morrow Mountain State Park. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 6, 2026 at 5:25 PM ET · Expires August 6, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Raleigh NC
Expires
August 6, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
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 Flood Advisory also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Anson County, North Carolina?
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Is this Flood Advisory currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 6, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Anson County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Stanly County.