Last Updated on May 13, 2025 10:12 am
NCC005-009-189-131800-/O.NEW.KRNK.FA.W.0020.250513T1119Z-250513T1800Z//00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/Alleghany NC NC-Ashe NC-Watauga NC-719 AM EDT Tue May 13 2025
…FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON…
WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
WHERE…A portion of northwest North Carolina, including thefollowing counties, Alleghany NC, Ashe and Watauga.
WHEN…Until 200 PM EDT Tuesday.
IMPACTS…Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lyingand flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streamscontinue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
At 714 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gaugesindicated heavy rain. Flooding is ongoing or expected tobegin shortly in the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches ofrain have fallen.
Some locations that will experience flooding include…Jefferson, West Jefferson, Glendale Springs, Laurel Springs,Todd, Othello and Wagoner.
On the South Fork of the New River at Brownwood, the stagewas 12.2 feet and slowly rising. At Jefferson the stage was7.3 feet and was cresting. The river will crest and beginfalling by late morning.
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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