Flood Advisory Issued for Granville, Person and Vance Counties Until 7 PM
Thunderstorms dumping 1 to 2 inches of rain triggered a flood advisory for three central North Carolina counties, with more rain still on the way.
OXFORD, NORTH CAROLINA — The National Weather Service in Raleigh issued a flood advisory Sunday afternoon for portions of central North Carolina, warning residents in Granville, Person and Vance counties of minor flooding expected through 7:00 PM EDT.
The advisory, issued at 4:54 PM EDT on June 28, 2026, warns that thunderstorm-driven rainfall has already produced between 1 and 2 inches of rain across the affected area, with additional accumulation of 0.5 to 1 inch still expected.
What Radar Shows
According to the National Weather Service, Doppler radar detected heavy rain from thunderstorms as of 4:54 PM EDT. Minor flooding was either already underway or expected to begin shortly across the advisory zone at the time of issuance.
The additional rainfall forecast on top of what has already fallen is expected to produce further minor flooding across the region before conditions improve by 7:00 PM EDT.
Areas Most at Risk
The National Weather Service identified low-lying areas and locations with poor drainage as most vulnerable to flooding. Specific communities and landmarks flagged in the advisory include:
- Oxford
- Roxboro
- Concord
- Stovall
- Berea
- Surl
- Mayo Reservoir
- Bethel Hill
- Moriah
- Bushy Fork
- Dabney
- Hyco Lake
- Hyco Marina
- Tungsten
- John H Kerr Reservoir
Residents in and around these locations are advised to avoid low-lying roads, drainage channels and other flood-prone areas until the advisory expires.
Safety Reminders
The National Weather Service urges the public to avoid driving through flooded roadways, as even shallow moving water can carry vehicles off course. More information on flood safety is available at weather.gov/safety/flood.
Residents should monitor local conditions and check for updates from the National Weather Service Raleigh office as the storm system moves through the region.
