Last Updated on December 26, 2023 6:57 am
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
400 AM EST Tue Dec 26 2023
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Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-
Including the cities of Sparta, Boone, and West Jefferson
400 AM EST Tue Dec 26 2023
…FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING…
- WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible. - WHERE…A portion of northwest North Carolina, including the
following counties, Alleghany NC, Ashe and Watauga. - WHEN…Through Wednesday morning.
- IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. - ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
- Periods of moderate to occasionally heavy rain will fall this
evening through Wednesday morning. Additional rainfall totals
are expected to range from 2 to locally 4 inches. The
greatest potential for any flooding will be near the crest of
the Blue Ridge. - For flooding safety information, please visit
http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
