Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 13 at 4:55AM EDT until July 13 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 13, 2026 - 1:55am
Expires:
July 13, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
FFWRNK
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Eastern Alleghany NC County in northwestern North Carolina...
Northwestern Surry County in northwestern North Carolina...
* Until 900 AM EDT.
* At 455 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
heavy rain falling across the warned area. Up to 3 inches of rain
have fallen since 1am. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 4 inches
in 1 hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Mountain Park... Low Gap...
Barrett... Cumberland Knob...
Roaring Gap...
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Elkin Creek, Beaverdam Creek, Fisher River, East Prong Roaring
River, Big Pine Creek, Brush Creek and Christian Creek.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Alleghany, NC; Surry, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: