Flood Advisory — Wilkes County, North Carolina
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued September 6 at 10:55PM EDT until September 7 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northern Wilkes County in northwestern North Carolina... * WHEN...Until 200 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1055 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Church Branch, Cove Creek, Darnell Creek, Camp Branch, East Prong Roaring River, Harris Creek, Fish Dam Creek, Bee Tree Branch, Cane Creek, Gambill Creek, Basin Creek, Big Sandy Creek and Clear 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... Mc Grady, Wilbar, Traphill, Halls Mills, Mulberry, Millers Creek and Hays
Effective September 6, 2026 at 10:55 PM ET · Expires September 7, 2026 at 2:00 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Blacksburg VA
Expires
September 7, 2026 at 2:00 AM ET
Last Checked
6 hours ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Wilkes County, North Carolina?
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Is this Flood Advisory currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (6 hours ago). It's set to expire September 7, 2026 at 2:00 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Wilkes County?
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