Headline:
Flood Watch issued July 12 at 11:51PM EDT until July 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 12, 2026 - 8:51pm
Expires:
July 13, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of northwest North Carolina, including the
following counties, Watauga, Wilkes and Yadkin.
* WHEN...Through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Slow moving showers with embedded thunderstorms will be
possible into Monday. Rainfall rates of 1 to 4 inches will be
possible in the heavier downpours. Repeated rounds of rain
could cause flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Watauga; Wilkes; Yadkin
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
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