Jul 31, 2025
An approaching cold front from the northwest led to isolated storm development in the afternoon over the southern Piedmont. These storms became more numerous as they tracked into the Sandhills and Coastal Plain during the evening hours. A few damaging wind and flash flood reports were observed.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1276942). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Stanly County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.