Active AlertsFerguson, NC

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
Where: A portion of northwest North Carolina, including the following counties, Watauga and Wilkes.
When: Until 1030 PM EDT.
Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas.
Additional Details: - At 829 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainage
S: Church Branch, Flat Branch, Clear Branch, Dugger Creek, Left Prong Stony Fork, Little Dugger Creek, Fall Creek, Elk Creek, Little Fork, Darnell Creek, Beaver Creek and Fish Dam Creek. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Wilbar Mc Grady Maple Spring
S: Summit Millers Creek Elkville Darby - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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.