Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 25 at 9:16PM EDT until May 26 at 12:30AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 25, 2026 - 6:16pm
Expires:
May 25, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina,
including the following counties, in north central North Carolina,
Stokes and Surry. In northwest North Carolina, Wilkes and Yadkin.
* WHEN...Until 1230 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Dangerous flows over low-water crossings.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 916 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...
East Prong Little Yadkin River, Cranberry Creek, Beaverdam
Creek, Chinquapin Creek, Arnold Branch, Davenport Creek,
Danbury Creek, Dobbins Creek, Cobb Creek and Ararat River.
Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Elkin... Jonesville...
Pilot Mountain... Boonville...
Rockford... Nebo...
Siloam...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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:
Stokes, NC; Surry, NC; Wilkes, NC; Yadkin, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov