Last Updated on December 29, 2024 10:26 am
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Ashe NC-
1023 AM EST Sun Dec 29 2024
…FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON…
- WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
- WHERE…A portion of northwest North Carolina, including the
following county, Ashe. - WHEN…Until 130 PM EST.
- IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Some low-water crossings may become impassable. - ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
- At 1023 AM EST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Minor
flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the
advisory area. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages…
Beaver Creek, Cut Laurel Creek, Grassy Creek, Darnell Creek,
Call Creek, Helton Creek, Dog Creek, Big Horse Creek, Big
Laurel Creek and Hoskin Fork. - Some locations that will experience flooding include…
Jefferson… West Jefferson…
Lansing… Ashland…
Glendale Springs… Laurel Springs…
Mount Jefferson… - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
