Flood Advisory — Orange 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 21 at 7:09PM EDT until August 21 at 10:15PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southern Alamance County in central North Carolina... Southwestern Durham County in central North Carolina... Orange County in central North Carolina... * WHEN...Until 1015 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 709 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... Durham, Chapel Hill, Graham, Hillsborough, Carrboro, Mebane, Swepsonville, Efland, Cane Creek Reservoir, Eno River State Park, Schley, Saxapahaw, Sutphin, Jordan Lake, Parkwood and Snow Camp. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 21, 2026 at 7:09 PM ET · Expires August 21, 2026 at 10:15 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Raleigh NC
Expires
August 21, 2026 at 10:15 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 Flood Advisory also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Orange 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 (just now). It's set to expire August 21, 2026 at 10:15 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Orange County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Durham County, Alamance County.