Headline:
Flood Advisory issued October 11 at 1:10AM EDT until October 11 at 7:15AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 10, 2026 - 10:10pm
Expires:
October 11, 2026 - 4:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Central Surry County in northwestern North Carolina...
Southeastern Carroll County in southwestern Virginia...
South Central Floyd County in southwestern Virginia...
Southwestern Patrick County in southwestern Virginia...
* WHEN...Until 715 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Overflowing poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 109 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have
fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Archies Creek and Ararat River. Additional rainfall amounts of 1
to 3 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will
result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Mount Airy, Fairview, Flat Rock, Hillsville, Dobson and Cana.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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:
Surry, NC; Carroll, VA; Floyd, VA; Patrick, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov