Last Updated on July 20, 2024 1:56 pm
NCC005-009-VAC077-202100-/O.NEW.KRNK.FA.Y.0061.240720T1751Z-240720T2100Z//00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/Alleghany NC NC-Ashe NC-Grayson VA-151 PM EDT Sat Jul 20 2024
…FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON…
WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
WHERE…Portions of northwest North Carolina, including thefollowing counties, Alleghany NC and Ashe and southwest Virginia,including the following county, Grayson.
WHEN…Until 500 PM EDT.
IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.Water over roadways.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
At 151 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due tothunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to beginshortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rainhave fallen.
This includes the following streams and drainages…Bear Branch, Beaverdam Creek, Elk Creek, Grassy Creek, BridleCreek, Brush Creek, Little Peach Bottom Creek, Crab Fork,Little Peak Creek, Little River, Fox Creek, Helton Creek,Flag Pond Branch and Farmers Branch.Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expectedover the area. This additional rain will result in minorflooding.
Some locations that will experience flooding include…Sparta… Independence…Mouth Of Wilson… Laurel Springs…Stratford… Twin Oaks…Bridle Creek…
http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.
When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of flooding,including mudslides or flooded roads, to the National WeatherService by calling toll free at 1…8 6 6…2 1 5…4 3 2 4. Reportsand pictures can also be shared on the National Weather ServiceBlacksburg Facebook page and on Twitter.
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