CUMBERLAND, NC; Harnett, NC; Hoke, NC; Lee, NC;… — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina, including the following counties, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Lee, Moore, Richmond, Sampson and Scotland.
* WHEN...Until 1230 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 921 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to widespread showers and isolated thunderstorms. Minor flooding is already occurring in the advisory area. Bet
Flooding in Cumberland, NC; Harnett, NC; Hoke, NC; Lee, NC; Moore, NC; Richmond, NC; Sampson, NC; Scotland, NC can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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