4 inches of rain & flooding possible in the Triangle. Latest NWS forecast
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- National Weather Service issued flood watch for Triangle through Wednesday evening.
- Localized totals could reach around 4 inches of rain.
- Flash flooding is possible, and a warning was issued for parts of Wake and Chatham counties.
Most of central North Carolina, including the Triangle, is under a flood watch Wednesday, Aug. 6.
The watch is in effect through midnight, as excessive rainfall covers the area, according to the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Raleigh.
A flash flood warning was also issued for areas of Wake and Chatham counties including Raleigh, Cary and Apex on Wednesday morning. It initially was set to expire at 11 a.m. but was extended to 3 p.m., as of publication.
Parts of central North Carolina could see between 1 and 3 inches of rain Wednesday, with localized totals of around 4 inches.
The heaviest precipitation should fall over the Piedmont and Triangle through the middle of the day, then is expected to move over the Sandhills and Coastal Plain in the afternoon and early evening, according to the National Weather Service.
Additional rain could fall across the Triangle on Thursday, Aug. 7 and Friday, Aug. 8, but rainfall totals are expected to be lower than Wednesday. The greatest risk for heavy rain is Wednesday.
Flash flooding
Areas that receive heavy rainfall could experience flash flooding.
NC 147 South near Hillandale Road in Durham flooded Wednesday morning, Durham Police posted to X.
Remember these tips, previously reported by The N&O, for staying safe during flash floods:
- Don’t walk, swim or drive through floodwater.
- Respect barricades that block roadways. Don’t try to move or drive around them.
- Avoid parking your vehicle near flood-prone areas, creeks, rivers or streams during threatening weather.
This story was originally published August 6, 2025 at 12:02 PM.
