Last Updated on May 12, 2025 4:44 pm
NCC189-130230-/O.NEW.KRNK.FA.Y.0030.250512T2034Z-250513T0230Z//00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/Watauga NC-434 PM EDT Mon May 12 2025
…FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM EDT THIS EVENING…
* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE…A portion of northwest North Carolina, including thefollowing county, Watauga.
* WHEN…Until 1030 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.Some low-water crossings may become impassable. The Watauga Riveris rising and may rise into minor flood at Foscoe impacting ShullsMill Road.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…– At 431 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gaugesindicated moderate rain had fallen. Minor flooding is ongoingor expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1and 4 inches of rain have fallen since this morning.– This includes the following streams and drainages…Hoskin Fork, Beech Creek, Grassy Creek, Grassy Gap Creek,Laurel Branch, Dutch Creek, Brushy Fork, George Gap Branch,Beaverdam Creek, Elk Creek, Kirby Branch, Cove Creek andCraborchard Creek.Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are expected overthe area through this evening. This additional rain willresult in minor flooding.– Some locations that will experience flooding include…Boone… Blowing Rock…Beech Mountain… Sugar Grove…Foscoe… Todd…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.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which arepotentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross floodedroads. Find an alternate route.
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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