Flood Advisory

Locations Affected

West Jefferson, NC ∙ Warrensville, NC ∙ Todd, NC ∙ Jefferson Ashe County Airport, NC ∙ Jefferson, NC

Full Alert Message

Flood Advisory National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 605 PM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026 ...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Central Ashe County in northwestern North Carolina... North Central Watauga County in northwestern North Carolina... * WHEN...Until 900 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 604 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 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... North Fork New River, Naked Creek, Little Phoenix Creek, Mill Creek, Dog Creek, Beaver Creek, Call Creek, Grassy Creek, Piney Creek, Peak Creek and Meat Camp Creek. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Jefferson, West Jefferson, Lansing, Todd, Baldwin, Mount Jefferson and Clifton. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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. && LAT...LON 3636 8168 3649 8154 3650 8148 3640 8134 3628 8159 3632 8165

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