333 WGUS51 KRNK 020635 FFWRNK NCC169-171-197-VAC141-020900- /O.EXT.KRNK.FF.W.0020.000000T0000Z-260802T0900Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Flash Flood Warning National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 235 AM EDT Sun Aug 2 2026 The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Stokes County in north central North Carolina... Eastern Surry County in northwestern North Carolina... Yadkin County in northwestern North Carolina... Southeastern Patrick County in southwestern Virginia... * Until 500 AM EDT. * At 235 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicates heavy rain has exited the warned area. However, thunderstorms earlier this evening produced between 4 and locally 7.5 inches of rain in eastern Surry County, western Stokes County, and southwest Patrick County. Rivers and creeks continue to rise due to heavy runoff from this rainfall. This is a very dangerous situation as numerous roads remain flooded this morning, with the potential that motorists may unknowingly drive into deep flood waters, not realizing the flooding is there due to the darkness. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. 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... Mount Airy... Fairview... Yadkinville... Dobson... Pilot Mountain... Walnut Cove... Boonville... This includes the following streams and drainages... Beaver Creek, Ararat River, Big Beaver Island Creek, Baker Branch, Archies Creek and Belews Creek. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Because of the widespread flooding occurring this morning, people are advised to avoid all travel unless absolutely necessary. If you must travel, make sure somebody knows were you are going, and the route you plan to take to your destination. If you encounter a flooded road, turn around. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. e 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. && LAT...LON 3661 8041 3661 8005 3654 8005 3654 8003 3626 8004 3626 8045 3622 8043 3621 8045 3614 8044 3611 8051 3608 8052 3605 8050 3605 8079 3635 8078 FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED $$ 16  971 WGUS71 KRNK 020652 FFSRNK Flash Flood Statement National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 252 AM EDT Sun Aug 2 2026 VAC067-089-020702- /O.CAN.KRNK.FF.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260802T0830Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Franklin VA-Henry VA- 252 AM EDT Sun Aug 2 2026 ...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR WESTERN HENRY AND SOUTHWESTERN FRANKLIN COUNTIES... Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures. A Flood Watch remains in effect until 200 AM EDT Monday for portions of North Carolina, Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. && LAT...LON 3693 8064 3697 8055 3701 8052 3698 8049 3702 8045 3700 8042 3702 8041 3702 8011 3695 8015 3695 8018 3687 8024 3684 8008 3679 8004 3678 8009 3672 8009 3661 8005 3661 8041 3635 8078 3675 8078 $$ NCC171-VAC035-063-141-020830- /O.CON.KRNK.FF.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260802T0830Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Surry NC-Carroll VA-Floyd VA-Patrick VA- 252 AM EDT Sun Aug 2 2026 ...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL SURRY, EASTERN CARROLL, FLOYD AND PATRICK COUNTIES... At 252 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicates heavy rain has exited the warned area this morning. However, thunderstorms earlier this evening produced between 3.5 and locally 6.5 inches of rain across portions of Carroll, Patrick and Floyd Counties. Runoff from this rain continues to collect in area creeks and rivers, causing them to rise rapidly. Many roads remain flooded and impassible due to flooding, or flooding related debris covering the roads. This is a dangerous situation as some roads remain flooded this morning, with the potential that motorists may unknowingly drive into deep flood waters, not realizing the flooding is there due to the darkness. 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... Mount Airy... Flat Rock... Hillsville... Dobson... Stuart... Floyd... Willis... This includes the following streams and drainages... Big Indian Creek, Beaver Creek, Beaverdam Creek, Anglin Branch, Archies Creek and Ararat River. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Because of the potential for flooded roads, people are advised to avoid all travel unless absolutely necessary. If you must travel, make sure somebody knows were you are going, and the route you plan to take to your destination. If you encounter a flooded road, turn around. 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. && LAT...LON 3693 8064 3697 8055 3701 8052 3698 8049 3702 8045 3700 8042 3702 8041 3702 8011 3695 8015 3695 8018 3687 8024 3684 8008 3679 8004 3678 8009 3672 8009 3661 8005 3661 8041 3635 8078 3675 8078 FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED $$ 16