Flash Flood Warning — Stanly 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 4 at 9:33PM EDT until August 5 at 12:30AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
FFWRAH The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southwestern Stanly County in central North Carolina... * Until 1230 AM EDT. * At 933 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. 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 ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. Thunderstorms with very heavy rainfall rates, nearly 3 inches per hour may cause flash flooding shortly. 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... Locust and Stanfield.
Effective August 4, 2026 at 9:33 PM ET · Expires August 5, 2026 at 12:30 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flash Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Raleigh NC
Expires
August 5, 2026 at 12:30 AM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
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 Flash Flood Warning mean for Stanly 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 5, 2026 at 12:30 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flash Flood Warning alerts for Stanly County?
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