Weather Alert in North Carolina
Flood Advisory issued August 21 at 7:25PM EDT until August 21 at 10:30PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
AREAS AFFECTED: Wilkes, NC; Yadkin, NC
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of northwest North Carolina, including the following counties, Wilkes and Yadkin. * WHEN...Until 1030 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 725 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Bussels Creek, Dugger Creek, Cranberry Creek, Beaverdam Creek, Cobb Creek, East Swan Creek, Arnold Branch, Elkin Creek, East Prong Roaring River, Big Bugaboo Creek and Dobbins Creek. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Elkin... Jonesville... Boonville... Ronda... Clingman... Swancreek... Windy Gap... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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. 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.
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