Headline:
Flood Advisory issued June 30 at 6:22PM EDT until June 30 at 8:15PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 30, 2026 - 3:22pm
Expires:
June 30, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of northwest North Carolina, including the
following county, Watauga.
* WHEN...Until 815 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Some low-water crossings may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 622 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...
Laurel Creek, Beaverdam Creek, Craborchard Creek, Beech
Creek, Meat Camp Creek, Spice Bottom Creek, Norris Fork,
Dutch Creek, Brushy Fork, Cove Creek, George Gap Branch,
South Fork Ellison Branch, Laurel Fork, Kirby Branch and
Laurel Branch.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Boone... Blowing Rock...
Foscoe... Sugar Grove...
Seven Devils... Lovill...
Valle Crucis...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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.
Area Description:
Watauga, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: