Heads Up, Forsyth County: Flash Flood Warning Until 4:30 AM

National Weather Service (NWS) Raleigh NC released an updated flash flood warning for Forsyth County, which will remain effective from Wednesday, May 21, 2025 to 4:30 pm. From 2:35 pm, wide heavy rainfall had ended, but the drift of 1 to 3 inch rain continues to be a threat of minor floods in urban areas and poor drainage places. Flash flood is either released either in places like Winston-Salem, Clemmons, Lewisville, Walkertown, Stanleyville, Pfafftown, Sedge Garden, Belews Creek, and Belews Lake or start soon Hope NWS warns, "Turn back while facing flood roads, do not drown. Most of the deaths are in vehicles." Flooding is particularly dangerous, it is difficult to recognize the dangers.

Heads Up, Forsyth County: Flash Flood Warning Until 4:30 AM

Stay Safe: Flash Flood Alert Hits Winston-Salem and Surrounding Areas

If you are in flood or lower area, then take action immediately and go to a higher place. The orders of clearance should be followed immediately - close your home and, if the time is, then disconnect utilities and tools. Avoid basements or roomed electrical outlets or wires. If you see a part of the rise, shake or spark, immediately get out. Do not go to the flood water, because only 6 inches flowing water can fall from your feet. For drivers, never try to cross the flood road - 12 inches faster water can be shed by most vehicles.

Flood Warning in Forsyth County – What You Need to Know

In these circumstances, additional caution is required to run the vehicle. Adopt these measures to be safe on the road:

• To improve visibility, keep the headlights on the daytime time.

• Walk in the middle lane where the possibility of water deposits is reduced.

• Avoid pits to avoid hydroplenging, because it can be out of control of your vehicle.

• Maintain distance from large vehicles such as trucks or buses, because visibility can be reduced by their spray.

• If you reach the flood road, then take U-turn and find another way. By caring in deep water, your vehicle can damage the mechanical and electrical system.

What to Do If Your Vehicle Hydroplanes

Hydroplaning occurs when the water below your tires is accumulated more than the weight of your vehicle, so that you lose the traction and slips. It is due to driving wet conditions, deep water or dried tire trade. If this happens:

• Unless your tires do not go back, keep the accelerator slowly to slow the speed.

• Turn your tires to the skid to align again.

• Wait until the tires re-connecting from the road, then straighten the wheel.

• Place the brakes - apply normal breaks for anti-lock brake vehicles or pump a brake lightly for old models.

Flood Risks Rise in Forsyth County After Heavy Rainfall

So far, no more updates have been released since the advice of 2:35 am, which ended on May 21, 2025 at 4:30 pm. Earlier, for 2:00 pm for Forsyth County, the warning of a fierce storm was active, in which there was a rise of the quarters and 60 miles per hour, which could contribute to the risk of flood. For the latest real-time updates, see the NWS Raleigh website (Weather.gov) or @NWSRaleigh on X. Always rely on official sources for important weather decisions, because circumstances can change quickly. Be alert and safe out!