Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 26 at 2:13AM EDT until September 26 at 8:15AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 25, 2024 - 11:13pm
Expires:
September 26, 2024 - 5:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of northwest North Carolina, including the
following county, Watauga.
* WHEN...Until 815 AM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is occurring. The Watauga River at Sugar
Grove is currently in Minor Flood. The current level is 10.9 feet
and still rising. Streams will continue to rise due to excess
runoff from earlier rainfall. Expect many areas of slow moving or
standing water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 211 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Flooding is already occurring in the warned
area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Craborchard Creek, George Gap Branch, Grassy Gap Creek,
Hoskin Fork, Beech Creek, Beaverdam Creek, Cove Creek, Brushy
Fork, Elk Creek, Kirby Branch, Grassy Creek and Dutch Creek.
Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are possible
in the warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Boone, Blowing Rock, Beech Mountain, Sugar Grove, Foscoe,
Todd and Seven Devils.
- This includes the following locations...
Appalachian State University.
- 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 Twitter.
Area Description:
Watauga, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA