Flood Advisory issued July 9 at 8:28PM EDT until July 10 at 2:30AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

* WHAT...
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...
A portion of northwest North Carolina, including the following counties, Watauga and Wilkes.

* WHEN...
Until 230 AM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...
Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
River or stream flows are elevated.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 826 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Sudden river rises will cause minor flooding in the advisory area. Between 1 and locally close to 2 inches of rain have fallen since 7 pm.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
North Prong Lewis Fork, Mill Creek, Elk Creek, South Fork New River, Little Dugger Creek, Left Prong Stony Fork, South Prong Lewis Fork, Fall Creek, South Fork Laurel Creek, Dugger Creek, Shell Creek, Beaver Creek and Flat Branch.
Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Maple Springs... Elkville...
Darby... Wilkesboro Reservoir...
- For flooding safety information, please visit http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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