City of Raleigh, NC

09/13/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/13/2024 09:56

Flood Advisory

A flood advisory is in effect until 2:15 p.m.

  • WHAT: Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
    rainfall is expected.
  • WHERE: Wake County.
  • WHEN: Until 2:15 p.m.
  • IMPACTS: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
    Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is
    imminent.


This is a dangerous and life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

National Weather Service

Helpful Links

Impacts to the City

Roads:

  • Atlantic Avenue at New Hope Church Rd (impassable)
  • Atlantic Avenue at Ingram Dr.

Greenways:

  • Walnut Creek at S. State St. and Rose Ln

Track Storms with Us

We track rainfall and stream levels when the forecast calls for heavy rain. This includes monitoring different locations along Walnut Creek and Crabtree Creek. We identify flooding conditions during a storm. This helps first responders close roads. And put other safety precautions in place, too.

One of the tools you will find on the page is a Live Flood Gauge Map. It shows stream gauges, camera locations, flood warning signs, floodplain, and weather radar. You can also type in your address to see weather near you.

Stormwater: Track Storms with Us

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