Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 13 at 3:40AM EDT until July 13 at 5:45AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 13, 2026 - 12:40am
Expires:
July 13, 2026 - 2:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, including the
following counties, Alleghany NC, Ashe and Wilkes and southwest
Virginia, including the following county, Grayson.
* WHEN...Until 545 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Overflowing poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 339 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated moderate to heavy rain. Minor flooding is ongoing
or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 3.5
inches of rain have fallen since late Sunday evening.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Brush Creek, Cove Creek, Beaverdam Creek, Cane Creek, Beaver
Creek, Church Branch, East Prong Roaring River, Clear Branch,
Bee Tree Branch, Crab Fork, Basin Creek, Darnell Creek and
Bridle Creek.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Sparta... Independence...
Laurel Springs... Mc Grady...
Glendale Springs... Wilbar...
Mouth Of Wilson...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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; Ashe, NC; Wilkes, NC; Grayson, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: