Last Updated on May 31, 2022 11:42 am
Event cancelled. Flood Watch from 5/27/2022 10:49 AM to 12:00 PM EDT for Wilkes County, NC, Watauga County, NC, Ashe County, NC.
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…FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAYMORNING…
WHAT…Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
WHERE…Portions of North Carolina and southwest Virginia,including the following areas, in North Carolina, Alleghany NC,Ashe, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes and Yadkin. In southwest Virginia,Carroll, Grayson and Patrick.
WHEN…From Midnight EDT tonight through Friday morning.
IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks,streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
Heavy rain crossed the region Thursday evening to helpsaturate the ground. Additional heavy rain overnight intoFriday morning may prompt flash flooding, especially in areasnearest the crest of the Blue Ridge and along and near theInterstate-77 corridor.
http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take actionshould Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
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