Headline:
Flood Advisory issued October 11 at 10:45AM EDT until October 11 at 1:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 11, 2026 - 7:45am
Expires:
October 11, 2026 - 10:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Ashe County in northwestern North Carolina...
Watauga County in northwestern North Carolina...
* WHEN...Until 100 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Dangerous
flows over low-water crossings, especially those along the Watauga
River in western Watauga County. Water remains over a few roadways,
including Todd Railroad Grade Road along the South Fork of the New
River.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1041 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
that rain has exited the advisory area. However, minor flooding
continues due to between 4 and 7 inches of rain that fell over
the past 24 hours.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Cove Creek, Big Laurel Creek, Big Horse Creek, Call Creek, Beaver
Creek, Beaverdam Creek, Brushy Fork and Beech Creek.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Jefferson, West Jefferson, Beech Mountain, Lansing, Ashland,
Glendale Springs and Sugar Grove.
- For flooding safety information, please visit
http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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:
Ashe, NC; Watauga, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov