Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 13 at 1:54AM EDT until July 13 at 2:15AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 12, 2026 - 10:54pm
Expires:
July 12, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, including the
following counties, Alleghany NC, Ashe and Wilkes and southwest
Virginia, including the following county, Grayson.
* WHEN...Until 215 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Overflowing poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 150 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated that heavy rain has
exited the advisory area, leaving only light to occasionally
moderate rainfall. However, runoff from heavy rain earlier
tonight continues to collect in area creeks and rivers, and
may cause a them to come out of their banks in a few
locations. Anywhere creeks and streams are out of their banks
may affect nearby roads with minor flooding.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Basin Creek, Bridle Creek, Beaver Creek, Church Branch, Cane
Creek, East Prong Roaring River, Bee Tree Branch, Clear
Branch, Cove Creek, Beaverdam Creek, Crab Fork, Darnell Creek
and Brush Creek.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Sparta... Independence...
Laurel Springs... Mc Grady...
Glendale Springs... Wilbar...
Mouth Of Wilson...
- For flooding safety information, please visit
http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. 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:
Alleghany, NC; Ashe, NC; Wilkes, NC; Grayson, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov