Last Updated on October 7, 2021 3:08 pm
The Flood Watch is cancelled as of 3:03pm per NWS.
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Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Wilkes-
Including the cities of Wilkesboro, West Jefferson, Boone, and Sparta
1022 AM EDT Thu Oct 7 2021
…FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING…
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a
- Flood Watch for a portion of northwest North Carolina, including
the following areas, Alleghany NC, Ashe, Watauga and Wilkes. - Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
- Periods of showers, with possibly a few thunderstorms, will occur
through this afternoon. The rain may be heavy at times. - Creeks and streams may rise and flood, overflowing a few roads.
Some urban flooding may also occur.
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.
