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FLSRNK

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
116 PM EDT Mon May 6 2024


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Ashe NC-
116 PM EDT Mon May 6 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 PM EDT THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...A portion of northwest North Carolina, including the 
  following county, Ashe.

* WHEN...Until 330 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 116 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated that the heavy rain
    producing storms which prompted the advisory have exited the
    area. However, runoff from those earlier storms is still
    collecting in streams and ditches, continuing the threat of
    minor flooding. Additionally, other showers or storms are
    still possible this afternoon which could generate more
    rainfall for the area.
  - This includes the following streams and drainages...
    Peak Creek, West Fork Pine Swamp Creek, Beaver Creek, Obids
    Creek, Naked Creek, Roten Creek, South Fork New River and Dog
    Creek.
    Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Jefferson...                       West Jefferson...
    Glendale Springs...                Wagoner...
    Othello...                         Mount Jefferson...
    Idlewild...
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 Twitter.

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LAT...LON 3640 8135 3637 8134 3637 8135 3636 8137
      3635 8137 3629 8142 3637 8148 3642 8149
      3645 8141 3644 8134


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