Flash Flood — Sampson, North Carolina

2024-08-10 · near Harrells, Sampson, North Carolina

Event narrative

Several roads were closed in southern Sampson County due to flash flooding.

Wider weather episode

A stalled cold front focused showers and thunderstorms over the Sandhills to Coastal Plain of central North Carolina. Storms over Sampson County led to isolated flash flooding, particularly over the southern half of the county.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1208479. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.