Carowinds theme park has confirmed that it will close its doors on June 5, 2025, in preparation for inclement weather. The notice was posted on Thursday, June 5, 2025, giving guests only hours to adjust their plans. The closure comes ahead of forecasted heavy rainfall and a flood advisory in the Charlotte, North Carolina area.
Carowinds, a popular theme park that straddles the state line between North and South Carolina, has been a destination for guests from both states since it opened in 1973. Owned by Six Flags Entertainment, the park is home to several world-class roller coasters, including Fury 325, Carolina Cyclone, and Copperhead Strike, along with seasonal events such as SCarowinds (Halloween) and WinterFest (Christmas). It also operates the 26-acre Carolina Harbor water park during the summer months.
On Thursday, just before noon, Carowinds took to Instagram to announce that the park would close at 2:00 p.m. The official notice read: “PARK UPDATE. Due to inclement weather, Carowinds will be closing at 2:00 p.m. today, June 5. Tickets dated June 5, 2025, will be valid through September 1, 2025.”
Carowinds’ website was later updated with the same information. The forecast predicts heavy rainfall throughout the afternoon, with certain counties already under flood watches.
#NCwx
For Today, we have a coastal low that is giving us quite the rainy day for this morning and afternoon, the rain should start to taper down late afternoon and early evening, with isolated showers possible for Tonight.
There is a low risk of seeing some stronger storms SE of the Triad and closer to the coast, although the SPC hasn’t outlined a risk of severe weather, but we cannot rule out a warning or two.
The rain chances for Friday is lower but we are under a level 1 risk of seeing severe storms for the afternoon and evening, but for Saturday the rain chances increase as there is a potential for a MCS system to affect the area, mainly the southern sections of our forecast area closer to SC border and the Charlotte metro area, the SPC has outlined much of those areas under a level 2/5 risk of severe weather.
Rain chances will be with us for the next week or two at least, so keep the rain gear ready, but most days are not gonna be complete washouts for much people, these are your typical pop up storms.
-JR
For Today, we have a coastal low that is giving us quite the rainy day for this morning and afternoon, the rain should start to taper down late afternoon and early evening, with isolated showers possible for Tonight.
There is a low risk of seeing some stronger storms SE… pic.twitter.com/tfadJrRMpS
— NC's Weather Now – (@NCWXNOW) June 5, 2025
By noon, the National Weather Service reported flooding in parts of Rowan County.
At 12:56 PM EDT, 3 SSE Rockwell [Rowan Co, NC] Emergency Mngr reports Flood. Flooding near the intersection of Old Beatty Ford Road and Emanuel Church Road along creeks. #ncwxmesonet.agron.iastate.edu/lsr/?by=wfo&wf
At 12:56 PM EDT, 3 SSE Rockwell [Rowan Co, NC] Emergency Mngr reports Flood. Flooding near the intersection of Old Beatty Ford Road and Emanuel Church Road along creeks. #ncwx https://t.co/UGIoehKDEa pic.twitter.com/4xx6wrzuou
— NC's Weather Now – (@NCWXNOW) June 5, 2025
Despite the rain, Carowinds assured guests that both the theme park and the Carolina Harbor water park would open as scheduled on Friday, June 6, 2025. Any guests who had dated tickets for June 5 can use them anytime before September 1, 2025.
The weather conditions around Charlotte, North Carolina, are expected to improve later in the evening, with rain tapering off and only isolated showers predicted for the weekend. Carowinds guests are encouraged to keep an eye on local weather reports and to plan accordingly, as the weather may continue to impact outdoor attractions when the theme park opens.
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