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Issued: 9:53 PM Jul. 1, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of northwest North Carolina, including the following counties, Ashe, Watauga and Wilkes. * WHEN...Until 645 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 552 PM EDT, There have been public reports of water over Hwy 321 in Boone. Minor flooding is already occurring. Between 1 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Elk Creek, Cub Creek, Beaverdam Creek, Cove Creek, Dutch Creek, Craborchard Creek, Dugger Creek, Brushy Fork, Beech Creek and Darnell Creek. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Boone... Wilkesboro... Blowing Rock... Beech Mountain... Deep Gap... Todd... Wilbar... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
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