WGUS71 KRNK 020154

FFSRNK



Flash Flood Statement

National Weather Service Blacksburg VA

954 PM EDT Tue Jul 1 2025



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Ashe NC-Grayson VA-Smyth VA-

954 PM EDT Tue Jul 1 2025



...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 AM EDT WEDNESDAY 

FOR NORTHWESTERN ASHE, SOUTHWESTERN GRAYSON AND SOUTH CENTRAL SMYTH 

COUNTIES...



At 954 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding across 

the warned area. Between 2 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flash 

flooding is already occurring.



HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.



SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.



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...

  Whitetop...                        Nella...

Flatwood...                        Mount Rogers Summit...

Grayson Highlands State Park...



This includes the following streams and drainages...

  North Fork New River, Little Laurel Creek, Laurel Creek, Mill 

  Creek, Jerd Branch, Big Horse Creek, Big Laurel Creek, Cut Laurel 

  Creek, Little Helton Creek, Helton Creek, Little Horse Creek and 

  Middle Fork Horse Creek.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



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.



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 3662 8162 3662 8161 3663 8161 3664 8161

      3663 8162 3668 8164 3668 8143 3645 8161

      3646 8171 3647 8170 3650 8170 3651 8170

      3652 8171 3653 8171 3654 8170 3655 8169

      3657 8169 3657 8168 3659 8168 3661 8165



FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED



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