Flood Advisory — Vance 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 2 at 9:01PM EDT until August 3 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Eastern Granville County in central North Carolina... Vance County in central North Carolina... Western Warren County in central North Carolina... * WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 858 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Torrential rainfall was occurring. Hourly rates were in excess of 2.5 inches per hour. However, most locations see the heaviest rainfall in 20 to 30 minutes. - 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... Henderson, Norlina, Kittrell, Middleburg, South Henderson, Satterwhite Point Marina, Gillburg, Dabney, Steele Creek
Effective August 2, 2026 at 9:01 PM ET · Expires August 3, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Raleigh NC
Expires
August 3, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
Last Checked
2 minutes 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Vance 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 3, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Vance County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Granville County, Warren County.