Flash Flood Warning for Cumberland, NC; Sampson, NC
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- Cumberland, Sampson
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What is happening
At 429 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain in Significant road flooding is occurring between Roseboro and Clinton. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring....
What the bulletin says to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
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Bulletin details
At 429 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain in Significant road flooding is occurring between Roseboro and Clinton. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Clinton, Roseboro, Stedman, Garland, Salemburg, Turkey, Autryville, Bushy Lake Natural Area, Hobbton, Cedar Creek and Vander.
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Flash Flood Warning issued August 21 at 4:29PM EDT until August 21 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Official revision - Alert
Flash Flood Warning issued August 21 at 3:27PM EDT until August 21 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Raleigh NC. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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