Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
At 342 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding is
occurring in Sanford from earlier thunderstorms and excessive
rainfall. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
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...
Sanford, Broadway, Gum Springs, Tramway, Cumnock and Lemon Springs.
While the torrential rainfall has moved out of the Sanford area,
light to moderate rainfall is expected to continue. The heaviest
rainfall now stretches from south and west of Moncure to near
Broadway.