US EditionHeavy Rain Brings Areas of Flash Flooding, Prompts Water Rescues
- Heavy rain on Thursday afternoon caused flash flooding and downed trees in Lee County, including Sanford, North Carolina.
- Heavy rainfall totaling between three and five inches fell within a span of under two hours, leading to a Flash Flood Warning in effect until approximately 6:15 p.m. And a surge in emergency rescue calls.
- Emergency responders carried out more than 20 water rescues, including one involving an individual stuck inside a vehicle in downtown Sanford.
- Sanford Fire Chief Matt Arnold reported that the area received between three and five inches of rainfall within a couple of hours and advised residents to remain indoors and avoid driving.
- Floodwaters began receding by early Thursday evening, but officials warned of saturated ground and urged continued caution due to more rain threats.
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Heavy rain brings areas of flash flooding, prompts water rescues | News Channel 3-12
By Tom George Click here for updates on this story SANFORD, North Carolina (WTVD) — Heavy rain moving across North Carolina on Thursday sparked flash flood warnings for some areas in the Sandhills. Lee County officials said emergency crews responded to at least 20 water rescues after four inches of rain fell Thursday afternoon. One water rescue involved helping a person trapped in a vehicle between McIver Street and Jenkins Street in downtow…
Heavy rain brings areas of flash flooding, prompts water rescues
By Tom George Click here for updates on this story SANFORD, North Carolina (WTVD) — Heavy rain moving across North Carolina on Thursday sparked flash flood warnings for some areas in the Sandhills. Lee County officials said emergency crews responded to at least 20 water rescues after four inches of rain fell Thursday afternoon. One water rescue involved helping a person trapped in a vehicle between McIver Street and Jenkins Street in downtow…
Heavy flooding leads to water rescues in North Carolina
SANFORD, N.C. (WNCN) — Multiple water rescues were needed in downtown Sanford after heavy rains came through Thursday afternoon. Lee County was under a flash flood warning issued by the National Weather Service, which has since expired at 6:15 p.m. Courtesy: Jeremy Jackson Crews through Lee County Emergency Management were actively performing these rescues just after 4 p.m. Officials urge people in the Sanford area and in surrounding Lee County …
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