Flash Flood Warning — Alleghany County, North Carolina
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued August 4 at 8:19PM EDT until August 5 at 2:30AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
FFWRNK The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Eastern Alleghany NC County in northwestern North Carolina... * Until 230 AM EDT Wednesday. * At 819 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Glade Valley... Roaring Gap... Barrett... This includes the following streams and drainages... Mill Creek, Little Sandy Creek, South Fork Mitchell River, Little River, Brush Creek, Pine Swamp Creek, East Prong Roaring River, Rich Mounta
Effective August 4, 2026 at 8:19 PM ET · Expires August 5, 2026 at 2:30 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flash Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Blacksburg VA
Expires
August 5, 2026 at 2:30 AM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flash Flood Warning mean for Alleghany County, North Carolina?
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Is this Flash Flood Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 5, 2026 at 2:30 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flash Flood Warning alerts for Alleghany County?
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