Last Updated on August 20, 2025 3:04 pm
NCC005-009-189-193-202200-/O.NEW.KRNK.FA.Y.0199.250820T1858Z-250820T2200Z//00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/Alleghany NC NC-Ashe NC-Watauga NC-Wilkes NC-258 PM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
…FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING…
WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
WHERE…A portion of northwest North Carolina, including thefollowing counties, Alleghany NC, Ashe, Watauga and Wilkes.
WHEN…Until 600 PM EDT.
IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
At 257 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due tothunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to beginshortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 2 inches ofrain have fallen.
This includes the following streams and drainages…Elk Creek, East Prong Roaring River, Call Creek, Cove Creek,Darnell Creek, Clear Branch, Beaver Creek, Dog Creek, DuggerCreek, Basin Creek and Church Branch.
Some locations that will experience flooding include…Jefferson… West Jefferson…Glendale Springs… Wilbar…Mc Grady… Laurel Springs…Deep Gap…
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 X.
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