Flood Advisory — Rowan 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 9 at 9:56PM EDT until August 10 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northeastern Cabarrus County in the piedmont of North Carolina... South Central Rowan County in the piedmont of North Carolina... * WHEN...Until 100 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 955 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 3 inches of rain have fallen in the last 2 hours. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Kannapolis, Downtown Concord, China Grove, Landis, Mt Pleasant and Gold Hill. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 9, 2026 at 9:56 PM ET · Expires August 10, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Expires
August 10, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET
Last Checked
2 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Only when it is safe to do so, please report flooding or landslides threatening roads or property to the National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg by calling 1...800...2 6 7...8 1 0 1, by posting on our Facebook page, or by posting on X using hashtag NWSGSP. Your message should describe the specific location, address, or intersection where impacts occurred and the depth of flooding observed. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Rowan 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 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 10, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Rowan County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Cabarrus County.