Flood Advisory — Richmond 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 5:15PM EDT until August 21 at 8:15PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Anson County in central North Carolina... South Central Montgomery County in central North Carolina... Richmond County in central North Carolina... * WHEN...Until 815 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 515 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 3 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... Rockingham, Wadesboro, Hamlet, Ansonville, Polkton, Ellerbe, Dobbins Heights, Lilesville, Morven, Peachland, McFarlan, Blewett Falls Lake, Diggs, Covington, East Rockingham and White Store. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 21, 2026 at 5:15 PM ET · Expires August 21, 2026 at 8:15 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Raleigh NC
Expires
August 21, 2026 at 8:15 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 Richmond 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 8:15 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Richmond County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Anson County.