Last Updated on June 9, 2025 7:57 pm
NCC005-171-189-193-100545-/O.NEW.KRNK.FA.Y.0055.250609T2351Z-250610T0545Z//00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/Alleghany NC NC-Surry NC-Watauga NC-Wilkes NC-751 PM EDT Mon Jun 9 2025
…FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 145 AM EDT TUESDAY…
WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
WHERE…Portions of northwest North Carolina, including thefollowingcounties, in northwest North Carolina, Alleghany NC, Surry, Wataugaand Wilkes.
WHEN…Until 145 AM EDT.
IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.Some low-water crossings may become impassable.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
At 750 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due tothunderstorms. Minor flooding is expected to begin shortly inthe advisory area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain havefallen.
This includes the following streams and drainages…Cove Creek, Camp Branch, Bee Tree Branch, Big Pine Creek, BigSandy Creek, Clear Branch, Basin Creek, Cane Creek, BeaverCreek, Big Bugaboo Creek, Darnell Creek, Brush Creek andChurch 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…North Wilkesboro… Wilkesboro…Mc Grady… Wilbar…Traphill… Mountain Park…Halls Mills…
http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize thedangers of flooding.
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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