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Flash Flood Warning — Sampson 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 4:29PM EDT until August 21 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

At 429 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain in Significant road flooding is occurring between Roseboro and Clinton. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Clinton, Roseboro, Stedman, Garland, Salemburg, Turkey, Autryville, Bushy Lake Natural Area, Hobbton, Cedar Creek and Vander.

Effective August 21, 2026 at 4:29 PM ET · Expires August 21, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET

Event Details

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Event Type

Flash Flood Warning

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Severity

severe

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Issued By

NWS Raleigh NC

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Expires

August 21, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET

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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:

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Flash Flood Warning

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Flash Flood Warning mean for Sampson 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 7:30 PM ET.

How do I get notified about Flash Flood Warning alerts for Sampson County?

Download StormCast free on Google Play and set Sampson 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 Cumberland County.

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