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Flood Advisory
Issued: 1:57 AM Sep. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Northwestern Ashe County in northwestern North Carolina... North Central Watauga County in northwestern North Carolina... * WHEN...Until 1215 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 957 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Big Laurel Creek, Call Creek, North Fork New River, Meat Camp Creek, Mill Creek, Naked Creek, Little Phoenix Creek and Hoskin Fork. Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Jefferson, West Jefferson, Lansing, Ashland, Clifton, Trout and Shatley Springs. - 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 especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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. &&
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