SANFORD, N.C. (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 downtown Sanford. Additional residents were assisted from their homes in the affected areas.

Lee County Emergency Management also reported areas with downed trees, power lines, and flooded roadways.

The Sanford Fire Department, Sanford Police Department, and Public Works teams all responded.

"Yeah, we got 3-5 inches of rain in less than two hours," said Sanford Fire Chief Matt Arnold. "We got about 20 to 25 dispa

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