Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 27 at 4:29PM EDT until May 27 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 1:29pm
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of northwest North Carolina, including the
following counties, Watauga and Wilkes.
* WHEN...Until 600 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 427 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated the heavy rain which
prompted the advisory has exited the region, with only light
scattered rain showers continuing. Minor flooding is ongoing
or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 2
and 4 inches of rain have fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Stony Fork, Elk Creek, Dugger Creek, Flat Branch, Yadkin
River, Beaver Creek and Little Dugger Creek.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Darby... Elkville...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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 X.
Area Description:
Watauga, NC; Wilkes, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov