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Home Return to list Flash Flood Warning 0029 Issued by the Blacksburg Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-08-04 19:19:27
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WGUS51 KRNK 050019
FFWRNK
NCC005-050630-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FF.W.0029.260805T0019Z-260805T0630Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
819 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2026
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Eastern Alleghany NC County in northwestern North Carolina...
* Until 230 AM EDT Wednesday.
* At 819 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
producing flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Glade Valley... Roaring Gap...
Barrett...
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Mill Creek, Little Sandy Creek, South Fork Mitchell River, Little
River, Brush Creek, Pine Swamp Creek, East Prong Roaring River,
Rich Mountain Creek, Mitchell River, Big Sandy Creek, Glade Creek,
Elkin Creek and Big Pine Creek.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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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LAT...LON 3651 8093 3649 8093 3645 8098 3642 8096
3638 8098 3638 8103 3639 8104 3641 8104
3642 8108 3643 8108 3643 8109 3654 8108
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
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SH
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-04 21:43:01
038
WGUS71 KRNK 050242
FFSRNK
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1042 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2026
NCC005-050630-
/O.CON.KRNK.FF.W.0029.000000T0000Z-260805T0630Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Alleghany NC NC-
1042 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2026
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 AM EDT WEDNESDAY
FOR EASTERN ALLEGHANY NC COUNTY...
At 1042 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Glade Valley... Roaring Gap...
Barrett...
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Big Pine Creek, South Fork Mitchell River, Pine Swamp Creek, Rich
Mountain Creek, Brush Creek, Big Sandy Creek, Mitchell River, East
Prong Roaring River, Little Sandy Creek, Little River, Mill Creek,
Elkin Creek and Glade Creek.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, dont 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.
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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LAT...LON 3651 8093 3649 8093 3645 8098 3642 8096
3638 8098 3638 8103 3639 8104 3641 8104
3642 8108 3643 8108 3643 8109 3654 8108
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
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AS
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-08-04 23:21:34
295
WGUS71 KRNK 050421
FFSRNK
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1221 AM EDT Wed Aug 5 2026
NCC005-050431-
/O.CAN.KRNK.FF.W.0029.000000T0000Z-260805T0630Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Alleghany NC NC-
1221 AM EDT Wed Aug 5 2026
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR EASTERN ALLEGHANY NC
COUNTY...
The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a
threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.
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LAT...LON 3651 8093 3649 8093 3645 8098 3642 8096
3638 8098 3638 8103 3639 8104 3641 8104
3642 8108 3643 8108 3643 8109 3654 8108
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AS
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