Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 22 at 8:18AM EDT until September 22 at 11:15AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 22, 2026 - 5:18am
Expires:
September 22, 2026 - 8:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southwestern Surry County in northwestern North Carolina...
Southeastern Wilkes County in northwestern North Carolina...
Northwestern Yadkin County in northwestern North Carolina...
* WHEN...Until 1115 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 817 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
East Prong Roaring River, Cub Creek, Caddle Creek, Cooks Creek,
Cobb Creek, Davenport Creek, Bull Creek, Beaverdam Creek, Cody
Creek, Beaver Creek, Big Bugaboo Creek, Ararat River and Camp
Creek. 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...
North Wilkesboro, Elkin, Wilkesboro, Fairview, Jonesville, Dobson
and Ronda.
- 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.
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; Wilkes, NC; Yadkin, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov