Last Updated on August 24, 2021 7:36 pm
Flood Advisory for Western Watauga County North Carolina.
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The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a
Flood Advisory for Rapid River Rises for…Northwestern Watauga County in northwestern North Carolina…
Until 1030 PM EDT.
At 731 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a persistent cluster ofthunderstorms had developed near and along the Tennessee/NorthCarolina line from Beech Mountain to Bethel and Sugar Grove. Somelocations in this region have already received 1.5 to 2.0 inchesof rain in this region. The steep mountainous terrain in thisregion will result in rapid runoff into small creeks and streamswhich could experience rapid rises. Gravel and dirt roads couldbe washed out in lower-lying flood prone areas. In addition, poordrainage, low-lying, and flood prone areas could experienceflooding. This heavy rainfall could impact roads in and out ofBeech Mountain, NC Highway 194, NC Highway 184, NC Highway 105,and U.S. Highway 321.
Some locations that will experience flooding include…Beech Mountain… Sugar Grove…Peoria… Rominger…Reese… Silverstone…Bethel…
This includes the following streams and drainages…Laurel Branch, Pond Creek, Brushy Fork, Kirby Branch, Rube Creek,South Fork Ellison Branch, Grassy Gap Creek, George Gap Branch,Little Beaverdam Creek, Beaverdam Creek, Cove Creek, Beech Creekand Laurel Creek.Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over thearea. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
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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