VIDEO: DAM FAILURE IMMINENT IN TAYLORTOWN, NC – JULY 6, 2025
Taylortown, NC — A life-threatening flash flood event is developing in Taylortown due to the imminent failure of a farm pond dam at the head of Joe's Fork, according to Moore County Emergency Management and the Village of Pinehurst Fire Department.
⚠️ Officials from the Taylortown Council, Town Manager's Office, and Taylortown Police Department have been notified and are actively monitoring the situation.
Residents in low-lying areas are strongly advised to prepare for immediate evacuation.
🚨 If you have seniors, children, or individuals with physical limitations in your household, consider evacuating now. Do not wait for an official order if conditions deteriorate rapidly overnight.
Emergency services are on alert, and an official evacuation order may be issued at any time tonight.
📢 Stay tuned to local alerts, emergency broadcasts, and official town channels for updates.
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