Flash Flood Warning Issued for Edgecombe, Halifax, Nash Counties NC
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NWS Raleigh NC has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Edgecombe County, southwestern Halifax County and northern Nash County until 12:15 AM EDT September 5.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Central North Carolina
- Issued
- September 5, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Raleigh NC
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Alert Details
Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS Raleigh NC. Effective from September 4 at 9:13 PM EDT until September 5 at 12:15 AM EDT. Severity: Severe. Urgency: Immediate. Certainty: Likely.
Affected Areas
Edgecombe County in central North Carolina, southwestern Halifax County in central North Carolina, and northern Nash County in central North Carolina. Specific locations include Rocky Mount, Tarboro, Nashville, Dortches, Red Oak, Princeville, Whitakers, Conetoe, Castalia, Speed, Leggett, Battleboro, Kingsboro, Glenview and Aventon.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Expected Conditions
At 9:13 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Hazard: Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. Impact: Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
Timeline
Alert effective September 4 at 9:13 PM EDT and expires September 5 at 12:15 AM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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