Active AlertsWilkes

Flood Watch

Issued at Thu 10:35 PM Jun. 18
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
Where: Portions of North Carolina, including the following counties, Caswell, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes and Yadkin and Virginia, including the following counties, Halifax, Henry, Patrick and Pittsylvania.
When: Until 10 AM EDT Friday.
Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded.
Additional Details: - Thunderstorms along a stalled front are expected to result in repeat heavy rainfall through this tonight. Additional heavy rain is possible with the remnants of tropical storm Arthur late tonight and early Friday. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

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