Headline:
Flood Advisory issued October 11 at 5:31AM EDT until October 11 at 7:15AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 11, 2026 - 2:31am
Expires:
October 11, 2026 - 4:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Minor flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* 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.
* IMPACTS...Flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Dangerous
flows over low-water crossings. Water has been observed flowing
over a few roadways throughout the night.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 527 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated light to moderate rain
falling across the Advisory area, with minor flooding of small
creeks and streams, as well as low water crossings continuing.
Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen since Saturday
evening.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Archies Creek and Ararat River. Additional rainfall amounts of
0.5 to 1 inch 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.
- 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:
Surry, NC; Carroll, VA; Floyd, VA; Patrick, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov