Flash Flood Warning — Montgomery 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 21 at 5:33PM EDT until August 21 at 8:30PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
FFWRAH The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Montgomery County in central North Carolina... Western Moore County in central North Carolina... Northeastern Richmond County in central North Carolina... Eastern Stanly County in central North Carolina... * Until 830 PM EDT. * At 533 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Albemarle, Troy, Badin Lake, Biscoe, Hoffman, Norwood, Badin, Mount Gilead, Robbins, Ellerbe, Foxfire, Star, Candor
Effective August 21, 2026 at 5:33 PM ET · Expires August 21, 2026 at 8:30 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flash Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Raleigh NC
Expires
August 21, 2026 at 8:30 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 Flash Flood Warning also covers:
Other Active Alerts in North Carolina
Flash Flood Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Flood Advisory
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flash Flood Warning mean for Montgomery 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 (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 21, 2026 at 8:30 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flash Flood Warning alerts for Montgomery County?
Download StormCast free on Google Play and set Montgomery 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 Moore County.