Flash Flood Warning

At 1052 PM EDT, emergency management reported that numerous roads in downtown Smithfield have 3 to 4 feet of water. Additionally, water has entered into residences in Smithfield. Between 3 and 5 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...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding.

SOURCE...Emergency management reported.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Goldsboro, Smithfield, Lillington, Dunn, Angier, Benson, Erwin, Coats, Four Oaks, Coats Crossroads, Buies Creek, Duncan, Raven Rock State Park, Shearon Harris Reservoir and Seminole.