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Ashe NC-Watauga NC-Wilkes NC-
346 PM EDT Tue Jul 1 2025
…FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 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 645 PM EDT.
- IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Overflowing poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or
other areas is occurring or is imminent. - ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
- At 346 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…
Elk Creek, Cub Creek, Beaverdam Creek, Cove Creek, Dutch
Creek, Craborchard Creek, Dugger Creek, Brushy Fork, Beech
Creek and Darnell Creek.
Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include…
Boone… Wilkesboro…
Blowing Rock… Beech Mountain…
Deep Gap… Todd…
Wilbar… - 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.
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 X.
