Weather Alert
Richmond County, NC
Status: Alert Ended
Start: 7/19/26 8:47 PM
End: 7/20/26 12:00 AM
Dur: 03:13
Canceled 7/20/26 12:00 AM

Flood Advisory issued July 19 at 8:47PM EDT until July 20 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

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

* WHERE...
A portion of central North Carolina, including the following counties, Anson, Montgomery, Richmond and Stanly.

* WHEN...
Until midnight EDT tonight.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 847 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 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...
Wadesboro, Ansonville, Polkton, Locust, Norwood, Oakboro, Stanfield, Mount Gilead, Lilesville, Peachland, Uwharrie Haven, Lake Tillery and Blewett Falls Lake.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood



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