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Flood Warning
Issued: 10:54 PM Aug. 6, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...REPLACES FLASH FLOOD WARNING... * WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina, including the following counties, Chatham and Wake. * WHEN...Until 845 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...While stream gauges are starting to fall, several remain in minor flooding along the Swift and Walnut Creeks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 651 PM EDT, Between 4 and 7 inches of rain have fallen, with several gauges along the Swift and Walnut creeks still in minor flooding. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Wake Forest, Garner, RDU International, Apex, Holly Springs, Morrisville, William B Umstead State Park, Research Triangle, Carpenter, Lake Wheeler, New Hill, Falls Lake Boat Ramp, Falls Lake, Jordan Lake, Crosswinds Campground, Crosswinds Boating Center and Jordan Lake State Rec Area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 6:54 PM Aug. 6, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Eastern Piedmont, Sandhills and the Coastal Plain. * WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Areas of moderate to locally heavy rainfall are likely to continue through midnight tonight. Additional rain could total 1 to 3 inches to as much as 5 inches in spots and result in additional flash flooding. Low-lying and urban areas will be the most susceptible to flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. &&
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