Last Updated on May 13, 2025 11:25 am
NCC189-131715-/O.EXT.KRNK.FA.W.0018.000000T0000Z-250513T1715Z//00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/Watauga NC-1113 AM EDT Tue May 13 2025
…FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON…
* WHAT…Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfallcontinues.
* WHERE…A portion of northwest North Carolina, including thefollowing county, Watauga.
* WHEN…Until 115 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS…Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lyingand flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-watercrossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…– At 1111 AM EDT, The Watauga River near Sugar Grove is fallingbut is still above minor flood stage and minor flooding willcontinue into early afternoon.– This includes the following streams and drainages…Laurel Creek, Laurel Fork, Beaverdam Creek, Clark Creek,Dutch Creek, Valley Creek, Pond Creek, Brushy Fork, GrassyGap Creek, George Gap Branch, Watauga River, Cove Creek,Spice Bottom Creek, Beech Creek, Craborchard Creek and HayesBranch.Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall isexpected.– Some locations that will experience flooding include…Blowing Rock, Beech Mountain, Foscoe, Seven Devils, ValleCrucis, Rominger and Moses Cone Memorial Park.– 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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