Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 13 at 10:32AM EDT until July 13 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 13, 2026 - 7:32am
Expires:
July 13, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
FFWRNK
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southwestern Surry County in northwestern North Carolina...
Northeastern Wilkes County in northwestern North Carolina...
* Until noon EDT.
* At 1032 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
heavy rain falling across the warned area. Between 3 and 6 inches
of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 0.5 inches in 1
hour. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the
warned area. 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...
Elkin... Traphill...
Benham... State Road...
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Elkin Creek, Big Bugaboo Creek, Little Sandy Creek, Camp Creek,
Big Sandy Creek, Grassy Fork, East Prong Roaring River and Grassy
Creek.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
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:
Surry, NC; Wilkes, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: