Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 15 at 2:26PM EDT until August 15 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 11:26am
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of northwest North Carolina, including the
following county, Wilkes.
* WHEN...Until 530 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 224 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 2.5 inches of
rain have fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Dugger Creek, Bee Tree Branch, Dobbins Creek, Beaver Creek,
Big Warrior Creek, Darnell Creek, Cub Creek, Clear Branch and
Bussels Creek.
Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
North Wilkesboro... Wilkesboro...
Boomer... Wilbar...
Cricket... Buck...
Moravian Falls...
- 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:
Wilkes, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov