Flood Advisory

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

* WHERE...Anson County in central North Carolina... Southwestern Hoke County in central North Carolina... Southern Montgomery County in central North Carolina... Southwestern Moore County in central North Carolina... Richmond County in central North Carolina... Scotland County in central North Carolina... Southern Stanly County in central North Carolina...

* WHEN...Until 945 PM EDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 647 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 3 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Laurinburg, Rockingham, Wadesboro, Hamlet, Ansonville, Hoffman, Antioch, Polkton, Norwood, Oakboro, Pinebluff, Mount Gilead, Ellerbe, Foxfire, Dobbins Heights, Wagram, Gibson, Lilesville, Morven and Peachland. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood