Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 6 at 10:55PM EDT until September 7 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 7:55pm
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northern Wilkes County in northwestern North Carolina...
* WHEN...Until 200 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some
low-water crossings may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1055 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have
fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Church Branch, Cove Creek, Darnell Creek, Camp Branch, East Prong
Roaring River, Harris Creek, Fish Dam Creek, Bee Tree Branch,
Cane Creek, Gambill Creek, Basin Creek, Big Sandy Creek and Clear
Branch. 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...
Mc Grady, Wilbar, Traphill, Halls Mills, Mulberry, Millers Creek
and Hays.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Wilkes, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov