Flood Advisory — Robeson 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 16 at 5:59PM EDT until August 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...West Central Columbus County in southeastern North Carolina... Southwestern Robeson County in southeastern North Carolina... Southeastern Dillon County in northeastern South Carolina... North Central Florence County in northeastern South Carolina... Northwestern Horry County in northeastern South Carolina... Marion County in northeastern South Carolina... * WHEN...Until 800 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 559 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 3 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Marion, Mullins, Pamplico, Fair Bluff, Lake View, Gapway, Zion, Smithbor
Effective August 16, 2026 at 5:59 PM ET · Expires August 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Wilmington NC
Expires
August 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Last Checked
2 hours ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
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This same Flood Advisory also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Robeson 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 (2 hours ago). It's set to expire August 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Robeson County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Columbus County, Dillon County.