National Weather ServiceNorth CarolinaFlood AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Flood Advisories in North Carolina
The National Weather Service issued 482 flood advisories for North Carolina in 2025 and 439 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 8th most of any state. 2026 through September: 375, 5% below the average of 395 for those months in 2008-2025. Wake was covered most often (480 times since 2008).
How many flood advisories does North Carolina get?
Every flood advisory that covered part of North Carolina. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 375 |
| 2025 | 482 |
| 2024 | 492 |
| 2023 | 399 |
| 2022 | 419 |
| 2021 | 403 |
| 2020 | 619 |
| 2019 | 384 |
| 2018 | 758 |
| 2017 | 377 |
| 2016 | 421 |
| 2015 | 433 |
| 2014 | 415 |
| 2013 | 637 |
| 2012 | 419 |
| 2011 | 342 |
| 2010 | 357 |
| 2009 | 333 |
| 2008 | 216 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does North Carolina get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in North Carolina?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wake | 480 | 115 | September 22, 2026 |
| Mecklenburg | 376 | 64 | August 28, 2026 |
| Brunswick | 358 | 59 | September 6, 2026 |
| Henderson | 356 | 51 | September 23, 2026 |
| Guilford | 346 | 67 | September 18, 2026 |
| New Hanover | 340 | 61 | September 6, 2026 |
| Pender | 321 | 46 | August 22, 2026 |
| Durham | 310 | 95 | September 21, 2026 |
| Burke | 289 | 40 | September 23, 2026 |
| Johnston | 287 | 80 | September 22, 2026 |
| Randolph | 282 | 70 | September 21, 2026 |
| Caldwell | 278 | 47 | September 23, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a flood advisory?
A flood advisory covers flooding that is less serious than a warning, such as water on roads or in low-lying areas, that is still a hazard to drivers and walkers. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in North Carolina.