Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 21 at 7:54PM EDT until September 21 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 4:54pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Central Ashe County in northwestern North Carolina...
North Central Watauga County in northwestern North Carolina...
* WHEN...Until 900 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 753 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have
fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
North Fork New River, Naked Creek, Little Phoenix Creek, Mill
Creek, Dog Creek, Beaver Creek, Call Creek, Grassy Creek, Piney
Creek, Peak Creek and Meat Camp Creek. Additional rainfall
amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional
rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Jefferson, West Jefferson, Lansing, Todd, Baldwin, Mount
Jefferson and Clifton.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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:
Ashe, NC; Watauga, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov