Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 13 at 11:54AM EDT until July 13 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 13, 2026 - 8:54am
Expires:
July 13, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Portions of North Carolina, including the following
counties, Alleghany NC, Surry, Wilkes and Yadkin and southwest
Virginia, including the following county, Grayson.
* WHEN...Until 300 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. Water over
roadways. Some low-water crossings may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1154 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding is already occurring in
the advisory area. Between 4 and 10 inches of rain have
fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Big Warrior Creek, Beaver Creek, Beaverdam Creek, Big Bugaboo
Creek, Big Sandy Creek, Bee Tree Branch, Brush Creek, Arnold
Branch, Bussels Creek and Big Pine Creek.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
North Wilkesboro... Elkin...
Wilkesboro... Jonesville...
Ronda... Traphill...
Mountain Park...
- 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.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
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; Surry, NC; Wilkes, NC; Yadkin, NC; Grayson, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov