Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Raleigh/Durham, NC

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
821 PM EDT Wed May 14 2025

NCC051-163-150215-
/O.NEW.KRAH.FA.Y.0035.250515T0021Z-250515T0215Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Cumberland NC-Sampson NC-
821 PM EDT Wed May 14 2025

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina, including the
  following counties, Cumberland and Sampson.

* WHEN...Until 1015 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 821 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 1.5 inches of
    rain have fallen.
  - 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...
    Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Eastover, Roseboro,
    Stedman, Wade, Salemburg, Falcon, Autryville, Cedar Creek,
    Vander, Bushy Lake Natural Area and Bonnie Doone.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3485 7852 3485 7880 3484 7890 3490 7894
      3496 7904 3499 7905 3504 7909 3506 7909
      3511 7900 3521 7853 3511 7847 3483 7839
      3483 7847 3484 7849 3486 7850


$$

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