Headline:
Flood Watch issued June 18 at 2:31PM EDT until June 19 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 11:31am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of North Carolina, including the following
counties, Caswell, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes and
Yadkin and Virginia, including the following counties, Halifax,
Henry, Patrick and Pittsylvania.
* WHEN...Through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flash flooding of creeks,
streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Thunderstorms along a stalled front are expected to result in
repeat heavy rainfall through this evening. Additional heavy
rain is possible with the remnants of tropical storm Arthur
late tonight and early Friday.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Surry; Stokes; Rockingham; Caswell; Watauga; Wilkes; Yadkin; Patrick; Henry; Pittsylvania; Halifax
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov