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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1122 PM EDT Mon May 12 2025

NCZ001>003-018>020-VAZ015-016-131130-
/O.CON.KRNK.FA.A.0006.000000T0000Z-250514T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Watauga-Wilkes-Yadkin-Grayson-Carroll-
Including the cities of Galax, Boone, Dobson, Whitetop, West
Jefferson, Sparta, Independence, Troutdale, Volney, Yadkinville,
and Wilkesboro
1122 PM EDT Mon May 12 2025

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of North Carolina, including the following areas,
  Alleghany NC, Ashe, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes and Yadkin and
  southwest Virginia, including the following areas, Carroll and
  Grayson.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday 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...
  - Expect multiple rounds of moderate to heavy rain through
    tonight and scattered showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday
    and Tuesday night. Total rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches
    are expected, with locally higher amounts of 4 to 6 inches
    along the Blue Ridge and into the eastern foothills.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

WP


Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1144 PM EDT Mon May 12 2025

NCC189-193-130945-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FA.Y.0036.250513T0344Z-250513T0945Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Watauga NC-Wilkes NC-
1144 PM EDT Mon May 12 2025

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of northwest North Carolina, including the
  following counties, Watauga and Wilkes.

* WHEN...Until 545 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Dangerous flows
  over low-water crossings. Water over roadways. Ponding of water in
  urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1144 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Minor
    flooding is already occurring in the advisory area. Between 3
    and 6 inches of rain have fallen.
  - This includes the following streams and drainages...
    Flat Branch, Dutch Creek, Fall Creek, Elk Creek, Craborchard
    Creek, Dugger Creek, Beaverdam Creek, Cove Creek, Brushy
    Fork, Beech Creek and Beaver Creek.
    Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Blowing Rock...                    Beech Mountain...
    Foscoe...                          Seven Devils...
    Moses Cone Memorial Park...        Darby...
    Valle Crucis...
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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 Twitter.

&&

LAT...LON 3624 8176 3616 8167 3612 8165 3624 8148
      3628 8138 3604 8138 3604 8140 3607 8141
      3612 8155 3611 8181 3617 8183 3619 8186
      3619 8189 3622 8191 3626 8189 3629 8192
      3636 8180 3635 8179 3633 8182 3628 8184


$$

EB


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1031 PM EDT Mon May 12 2025

NCC189-130815-
/O.CON.KRNK.FA.W.0018.000000T0000Z-250513T0815Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Watauga NC-
1031 PM EDT Mon May 12 2025

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall
  continues.

* WHERE...A portion of northwest North Carolina, including the
  following county, Watauga.

* WHEN...Until 415 AM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Flooding along the Watauga River and its tributaries is
  imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with
  water and may not be passable, especially Shulls Mill Road near
  Foscoe, and Dewitt Barnett Road and Watauga River Road near Sugar
  Grove.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1030 PM EDT, gauge reports indicated an area of very heavy
    rainfall across the warned area. Between 2 and 6.5 inches of
    rain have fallen.
  - This includes the following streams and drainages...
    Laurel Creek, Laurel Fork, Beech Creek, Valley Creek, Grassy
    Gap Creek, Spice Bottom Creek, Dutch Creek, Watauga River,
    Brushy Fork, George Gap Branch, Beaverdam Creek, Pond Creek,
    Cove Creek and Craborchard Creek.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Blowing Rock, Beech Mountain, Foscoe, Seven Devils, Valle
    Crucis, Rominger and Moses Cone Memorial Park.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 Twitter.

&&

LAT...LON 3612 8170 3611 8179 3612 8181 3617 8183
      3617 8184 3619 8186 3619 8187 3624 8190
      3625 8190 3626 8189 3627 8190 3628 8190
      3628 8191 3630 8189 3624 8176 3613 8164


$$

WP


Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1027 PM EDT Mon May 12 2025

NCC189-130630-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FA.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-250513T0630Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Watauga NC-
1027 PM EDT Mon May 12 2025

...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...A portion of northwest North Carolina, including the
  following county, Watauga.

* WHEN...Until 230 AM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Water over roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1027 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
    indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected
    to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 6 inches
    of rain have fallen.
  - This includes the following streams and drainages...
    Laurel Fork, Hoskin Fork, Norris Fork, Grassy Creek, Laurel
    Branch, Meat Camp Creek, Left Prong Stony Fork, George Gap
    Branch, Brushy Fork, Beaverdam Creek, Little Beaverdam Creek,
    Elk Creek, Kirby Branch and Cove Creek.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Boone...                           Todd...
    Sugar Grove...                     Deep Gap...
    Sands...                           Meat Camp...
    Lovill...
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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 Twitter.

&&

LAT...LON 3634 8171 3635 8171 3635 8172 3636 8172
      3637 8169 3635 8164 3627 8157 3628 8156
      3624 8148 3612 8165 3616 8167 3624 8176
      3626 8181 3628 8184 3633 8182 3635 8178
      3634 8175 3634 8173


$$

WP


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
328 PM EDT Mon May 12 2025

NCZ001>003-018>020-VAZ015-016-130930-
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Watauga-Wilkes-Yadkin-Grayson-Carroll-
328 PM EDT Mon May 12 2025

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central North Carolina,
northwest North Carolina and southwest Virginia.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are requested to report flooding and any resulting
damage.

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