Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 2 at 3:06AM EDT until August 2 at 8:30AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 2, 2026 - 12:06am
Expires:
August 2, 2026 - 5:30am
Description:
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 AM EDT THIS
MORNING FOR NORTHEASTERN SURRY COUNTY...
At 306 AM EDT, severe flash flooding continues as several creeks and
rivers are well out of their banks and continue to rise due to
runoff from very heavy rain earlier this evening. This resulted in
numerous water rescues in the Mt. Airy and Pilot Mountain areas
earlier in the night. The Ararat River continues to rise extremely
quickly, with the river in Mt. Airy above major flood stage,
observed at nearly 29.0 feet shortly before 3 AM. Rutledge Creek,
Seed Cane Creek, Faulkner Creek, and Big Creek may still be rising
as well. Numerous roads are flooded and impassible, including East
Pine Street, Riverside Drive, Westfield Road, and Welcome Baptist
Church Road. This is a very dangerous situation as motorists may
unknowingly drive into deep flood waters, not realizing the flooding
is there due to the darkness.
This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for areas surrounding the towns of
Mt. Airy and Pilot Mountain. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS
SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water
crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Mount Airy... Flat Rock...
Pilot Mountain... Cana...
Woodville... Ararat...
Westfield...
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Archies Creek, Bull Creek, Ararat River and Big Creek.
Instruction:
Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order. If
you must travel, make sure somebody knows were you are going, and
the route you plan to take to your destination. If you encounter a
flooded road, turn around. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be
especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding. Do not drive around barricades.
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:
Surry, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov