Last Updated on August 1, 2026 10:18 pm
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
940 PM EDT Sat Aug 1 2026
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Ashe NC-Watauga NC-Wilkes NC-
940 PM EDT Sat Aug 1 2026
…FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1245 AM EDT SUNDAY…
- 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 1245 AM EDT.
- IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
- ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
- At 940 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages…
Elk Creek, Big Warrior Creek, Fish Dam Creek, Beaver Creek,
Fall Creek, Dugger Creek, Cub Creek and Call Creek. - Some locations that will experience flooding include…
Boone… North Wilkesboro…
Wilkesboro… Blowing Rock…
Deep Gap… Wilbar…
Boomer… - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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.
