Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 2 at 9:49PM EDT until May 3 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 2, 2025 - 6:49pm
Expires:
May 2, 2025 - 10:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina, including the
following counties, Edgecombe and Halifax.
* WHEN...Until 100 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 949 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Up to 2 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Rocky Mount, Tarboro, Leggett and Kingsboro.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
Edgecombe, NC; Halifax, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC