Weather Alert in North Carolina
Flash Flood Warning issued July 1 at 11:33PM EDT until July 2 at 2:15AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
AREAS AFFECTED: Ashe, NC; Grayson, VA; Smyth, VA
DESCRIPTION: At 1133 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicates that heavy rain has exited the area, leaving only light intermittent rainfall. However, between 2 and 3.5 inches of rain fell earlier this evening, resulting in localized flash flooding which will persist into early Wednesday morning. At least one road was reported washed out due to this flooding. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported. 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... Whitetop... Nella... Flatwood... Mount Rogers Summit... Grayson Highlands State Park... This includes the following streams and drainages... Cut Laurel Creek, Jerd Branch, Mill Creek, Little Laurel Creek, Big Laurel Creek, Little Helton Creek, Little Horse Creek, Big Horse Creek, Helton Creek, North Fork New River, Middle Fork Horse Creek and Laurel Creek.
INSTRUCTION: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. 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.
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