Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

FFWRAH The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Davidson County in central North Carolina... Northwestern Montgomery County in central North Carolina... Southwestern Randolph County in central North Carolina... Stanly County in central North Carolina... * Until 930 PM EDT. * At 630 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Albemarle, Badin Lake, Plyler, Badin, Richfield, New London, Fish Tales Marina, Whip-O-Will Campground, Morrow Mountain State Park, Pinehaven Marina, Eldorado, Newsom, Lake Tillery and Finger.