Headline:
Flood Watch issued October 11 at 12:40AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 10, 2026 - 9:40pm
Expires:
October 11, 2026 - 5:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of North Carolina, including the following areas,
Alleghany NC, Ashe, Surry, Watauga and Wilkes and southwest
Virginia, including the following areas, Carroll, Floyd, Grayson
and Patrick.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water crossings
may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with
debris.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- As the remnants of Isaias move northward into the lower Ohio
Valley, periods of rain will continue. Heavier rainfall will
continue in short bursts through the day. Additional rainfall
amounts of 1 to 3 inches, along with what has already fallen will
keep the threat of flooding around.
- 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:
Ashe; Alleghany; Surry; Watauga; Wilkes; Grayson; Carroll; Floyd; Patrick
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov