Flash Flood Warning until 10:15PM
The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... Forsyth County in central North Carolina... Davidson County in central North Carolina... Anson County in central North Carolina... Richmond County in central North Carolina... Montgomery County in central North Carolina... Randolph County in central North Carolina... Stanly County in central North Carolina... Guilford County in central North Carolina...
* Until 1015 PM EDT Saturday
* At 222 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the warned area associated with Tropical Storm Florence. Flash flooding is expected to begin shortly.
* Some locations that will experience flooding include... Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, Asheboro, Lexington, Albemarle, Rockingham, Wadesboro, Randleman and Troy.
* AFFECTED AREAS: ANSON, NC ... DAVIDSON, NC ... STANLY, NC ... MONTGOMERY, NC ... RANDOLPH, NC ... RICHMOND, NC ... FORSYTH, NC ... GUILFORD, NC
Instructions:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Stay away or be swept away. Do not enter or cross flowing water or water of unknown depth. Flash flooding is extremely dangerous. Numerous roads and low lying areas will quickly flood. Flood waters will also threaten some homes and businesses. If you are experiencing flooding or live in a flood prone area, move to higher ground.
Address/Location
City of Thomasville, NC
10 Salem St
Thomasville, NC 27360
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 336-475-4210
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP THOMASVILLE followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Flash Flood Warning