Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 2 at 4:10AM EDT until August 2 at 8:30AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 2, 2026 - 1:10am
Expires:
August 2, 2026 - 5:30am
Description:
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 AM EDT THIS
MORNING FOR NORTHEASTERN SURRY COUNTY...
At 410 AM EDT, severe flooding continues as several creeks and
rivers remain well out of their banks due to runoff from heavy rain
earlier tonight. This resulted in numerous water rescues in the Mt.
Airy and Pilot Mountain areas earlier in the night. However, the
Ararat River at Mt. Airy crested near 29 feet at around 3 AM, and
water levels are now falling quickly. Water levels in Rutledge
Creek, Seed Cane Creek, Faulkner Creek, and Big Creek are likely
falling as well. Regardless, numerous roads remain flooded and
impassible, including East Pine Street, Riverside Drive, Westfield
Road, and Welcome Baptist Church Road. This remains 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. Life
threatening flooding of low water crossings, small
creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and
underpasses continues.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Mount Airy... Flat Rock...
Pilot Mountain... Cana...
Woodville... Ararat...
Westfield...
Instruction:
Remain on high ground through the remainder of the night! This is
still 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