Last Updated on August 6, 2023 2:54 pm
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Ashe NC-Watauga NC-Wilkes NC-
249 PM EDT Sun Aug 6 2023
…FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM EDT THIS EVENING…
- WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
- WHERE…A portion of northwest North Carolina, including the
following counties, Ashe, Watauga and Wilkes. - WHEN…Until 745 PM EDT.
- IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
- ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
- At 249 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages…
Beech Creek, Camp Branch, Cane Creek, Big Sandy Creek, Church
Branch, Cove Creek, Beaverdam Creek, Big Bugaboo Creek, Bee
Tree Branch, Basin Creek, Clear Branch and Brushy Fork.
Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include…
Boone… North Wilkesboro…
Blowing Rock… Beech Mountain…
Deep Gap… Wilbar…
Mc Grady… - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of flooding,
including mudslides or flooded roads, to the National Weather
Service by calling toll free at 1…8 6 6…2 1 5…4 3 2 4. Reports
and pictures can also be shared on the National Weather Service
Blacksburg Facebook page and on Twitter.
