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2020 [KRNK] BLACKSBURG Flash Flood (FF) Warning (W) Number 9
Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product
RADAR Composite at Issuance Time
Storm Based Warning History
148
WGUS51 KRNK 130745
FFWRNK
NCC189-131345-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FF.W.0009.200413T0745Z-200413T1345Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
345 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020
...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR BOONE...BLOWING
ROCK...AHO...Rutherford...AND ADJACENT PORTIONS OF WATAUGA COUNTY...
The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Watauga County in northwestern North Carolina...
* Until 945 AM EDT Monday.
* At 341 AM EDT, law enforcement reported that heavy rainfall had
resulted in extensive flooding across much of eastern Watauga
County, but especially in the Boone and Blowing Rock areas. Fire
Department and Rescue Officials report that water rescues were
taking place in Boone, several homes were flooded, and water was
rising rapidly on area creek and streams.
* Radar estimates that rainfall during the heavy rain falling e past
12 hours across this region has been in the 3-4 inch range with
rainfall amounts of 1-2 inches expected to continue for the next 2-
3 hours at least. Considerable flash flooding is already in
progress.
THIS IS A FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR Boone, Blowing Rock, and
adjacent areas of eastern Watauga County. This is a PARTICULARLY
DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Law enforcement.
IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water
crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Boone...
Blowing Rock...
Beech Mountain...
Foscoe...
Sugar Grove...
Deep Gap...
and Todd.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Stony Fork, Meat Camp Creek, Vanderpool Creek, Watauga River and
Craborchard Creek.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to higher ground now. This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring.
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately.
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate
precautions to protect life and property.
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 Twitter.
&&
LAT...LON 3634 8186 3636 8180 3634 8176 3634 8171
3639 8173 3639 8172 3635 8164 3627 8156
3625 8149 3619 8146 3615 8150 3612 8154
3611 8181 3616 8182 3619 8186 3619 8189
3622 8191 3627 8189 3629 8192
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
EXPECTED RAINFALL...1-2 INCHES IN 1 HOUR
$$
RAB437
WGUS71 KRNK 130835
FFSRNK
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
435 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020
NCC189-131345-
/O.CON.KRNK.FF.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200413T1345Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Watauga NC-
435 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020
...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY CONTINUES FOR WATAUGA COUNTY...INCLUDING
BOONE...BLOWING ROCK...AND SURROUNDING AREAS...
...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 AM EDT FOR
WATAUGA COUNTY...
At 428 AM EDT, the public reported that rainfall of 3-5 inches has
fallen during the past several hours. Law enforcement and the public
report that numerous roads are under water, structures are being
flooded, including homes, schools, and businesses. This is a
dangerous situation. Serious flash flooding is in progress.
Additional rainfall of 1 to 2 inches during the next couple of hours
will only worsen the situation.
THIS IS A FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR WATAUGA COUNTY...INCLUDING
BOONE, BLOWING ROCK, AND SURROUNDING CITIES. This is a PARTICULARLY
DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing flash
flooding.
SOURCE...Law Enforcement...Public...and Weather Service Officials.
IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water
crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways,
streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Boone...
Blowing Rock...
Beech Mountain...
Foscoe...
Sugar Grove...
Deep Gap...
and Todd.
Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are possible in the
warned area during the next few hours.
Flood waters are moving down the Watauga River at Sugar Grove. The
current stage is 7 feet and the river is rising rapidly. It has the
potential to rise to at least 10 feet based on current rainfall,
possibly higher.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Stony Fork, Meat Camp Creek, Vanderpool Creek, Watauga River and
Craborchard Creek.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to higher ground now. This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.
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.
A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring.
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately.
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate
precautions to protect life and property.
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 Twitter.
&&
LAT...LON 3634 8186 3636 8180 3634 8176 3634 8171
3639 8173 3639 8172 3635 8164 3627 8156
3625 8149 3619 8146 3615 8150 3612 8154
3611 8181 3616 8182 3619 8186 3619 8189
3622 8191 3627 8189 3629 8192
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
EXPECTED RAINFALL...1-2 INCHES IN 1 HOUR
$$
RAB307
WGUS71 KRNK 131037
FFSRNK
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
637 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020
NCC189-131345-
/O.CON.KRNK.FF.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200413T1345Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Watauga NC-
637 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020
...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR WATAUGA COUNTY CONTINUES UNTIL 945 AM
EDT...
...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 AM EDT FOR
WATAUGA COUNTY...
At 633 AM EDT, emergency management reported that heavy rain since
midnight has resulted in considerable flooding throughout the Boone
city and adjacent areas. 3-5 inches of rain fell across much of
eastern Watauga County since midnight. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.
THIS IS A FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS
SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing flash
flooding.
SOURCE...Emergency management.
IMPACT...This remains a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK
HIGHER GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low
water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses.
Excessive rainfall over the warned area will cause mud slides near
steep terrain. The mud slide can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and
other loose materials.
Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Boone...
Blowing Rock...
Beech Mountain...
Foscoe...
Sugar Grove...
Deep Gap...
and Todd.
The Watauga River at Sugar Grove is in flood. The current stage is
9.9 feet and rising. Flood stage is 6 feet.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Stony Fork, Meat Camp Creek, Vanderpool Creek, Watauga River and
Craborchard Creek.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to higher ground now. This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.
Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring.
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately.
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate
precautions to protect life and property.
&&
LAT...LON 3634 8186 3636 8180 3634 8176 3634 8171
3639 8173 3639 8172 3635 8164 3627 8156
3625 8149 3619 8146 3615 8150 3612 8154
3611 8181 3616 8182 3619 8186 3619 8189
3622 8191 3627 8189 3629 8192
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC EXPECTED RAINFALL...Little
Additional Rainfall is Expected through 9 AM EDT.
$$
RAB978
WGUS71 KRNK 131329
FFSRNK
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
929 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020
NCC189-131338-
/O.CAN.KRNK.FF.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200413T1345Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Watauga NC-
929 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020
...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR WATAUGA COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The heavy rain has ended and flood waters are receding. Some
general flooding will continue for several more areas, so the Flash
Flood Warning will be replaced with a general Areal Flood Warning
into the early afternoon. However, significant flash flooding is no
longer expected at this time. Please continue to heed any remaining
road closures.
LAT...LON 3634 8186 3636 8180 3634 8176 3634 8171
3639 8173 3639 8172 3635 8164 3627 8156
3625 8149 3619 8146 3615 8150 3612 8154
3611 8181 3616 8182 3619 8186 3619 8189
3622 8191 3627 8189 3629 8192
$$
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148
WGUS51 KRNK 130745
FFWRNK
NCC189-131345-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FF.W.0009.200413T0745Z-200413T1345Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
345 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020
...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR BOONE...BLOWING
ROCK...AHO...Rutherford...AND ADJACENT PORTIONS OF WATAUGA COUNTY...
The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Watauga County in northwestern North Carolina...
* Until 945 AM EDT Monday.
* At 341 AM EDT, law enforcement reported that heavy rainfall had
resulted in extensive flooding across much of eastern Watauga
County, but especially in the Boone and Blowing Rock areas. Fire
Department and Rescue Officials report that water rescues were
taking place in Boone, several homes were flooded, and water was
rising rapidly on area creek and streams.
* Radar estimates that rainfall during the heavy rain falling e past
12 hours across this region has been in the 3-4 inch range with
rainfall amounts of 1-2 inches expected to continue for the next 2-
3 hours at least. Considerable flash flooding is already in
progress.
THIS IS A FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR Boone, Blowing Rock, and
adjacent areas of eastern Watauga County. This is a PARTICULARLY
DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Law enforcement.
IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water
crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Boone...
Blowing Rock...
Beech Mountain...
Foscoe...
Sugar Grove...
Deep Gap...
and Todd.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Stony Fork, Meat Camp Creek, Vanderpool Creek, Watauga River and
Craborchard Creek.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to higher ground now. This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring.
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately.
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate
precautions to protect life and property.
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 Twitter.
&&
LAT...LON 3634 8186 3636 8180 3634 8176 3634 8171
3639 8173 3639 8172 3635 8164 3627 8156
3625 8149 3619 8146 3615 8150 3612 8154
3611 8181 3616 8182 3619 8186 3619 8189
3622 8191 3627 8189 3629 8192
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
EXPECTED RAINFALL...1-2 INCHES IN 1 HOUR
$$
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437
WGUS71 KRNK 130835
FFSRNK
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
435 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020
NCC189-131345-
/O.CON.KRNK.FF.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200413T1345Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Watauga NC-
435 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020
...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY CONTINUES FOR WATAUGA COUNTY...INCLUDING
BOONE...BLOWING ROCK...AND SURROUNDING AREAS...
...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 AM EDT FOR
WATAUGA COUNTY...
At 428 AM EDT, the public reported that rainfall of 3-5 inches has
fallen during the past several hours. Law enforcement and the public
report that numerous roads are under water, structures are being
flooded, including homes, schools, and businesses. This is a
dangerous situation. Serious flash flooding is in progress.
Additional rainfall of 1 to 2 inches during the next couple of hours
will only worsen the situation.
THIS IS A FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR WATAUGA COUNTY...INCLUDING
BOONE, BLOWING ROCK, AND SURROUNDING CITIES. This is a PARTICULARLY
DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing flash
flooding.
SOURCE...Law Enforcement...Public...and Weather Service Officials.
IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water
crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways,
streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Boone...
Blowing Rock...
Beech Mountain...
Foscoe...
Sugar Grove...
Deep Gap...
and Todd.
Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are possible in the
warned area during the next few hours.
Flood waters are moving down the Watauga River at Sugar Grove. The
current stage is 7 feet and the river is rising rapidly. It has the
potential to rise to at least 10 feet based on current rainfall,
possibly higher.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Stony Fork, Meat Camp Creek, Vanderpool Creek, Watauga River and
Craborchard Creek.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to higher ground now. This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.
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.
A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring.
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately.
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate
precautions to protect life and property.
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 Twitter.
&&
LAT...LON 3634 8186 3636 8180 3634 8176 3634 8171
3639 8173 3639 8172 3635 8164 3627 8156
3625 8149 3619 8146 3615 8150 3612 8154
3611 8181 3616 8182 3619 8186 3619 8189
3622 8191 3627 8189 3629 8192
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
EXPECTED RAINFALL...1-2 INCHES IN 1 HOUR
$$
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307
WGUS71 KRNK 131037
FFSRNK
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
637 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020
NCC189-131345-
/O.CON.KRNK.FF.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200413T1345Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Watauga NC-
637 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020
...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR WATAUGA COUNTY CONTINUES UNTIL 945 AM
EDT...
...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 AM EDT FOR
WATAUGA COUNTY...
At 633 AM EDT, emergency management reported that heavy rain since
midnight has resulted in considerable flooding throughout the Boone
city and adjacent areas. 3-5 inches of rain fell across much of
eastern Watauga County since midnight. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.
THIS IS A FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS
SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing flash
flooding.
SOURCE...Emergency management.
IMPACT...This remains a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK
HIGHER GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low
water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses.
Excessive rainfall over the warned area will cause mud slides near
steep terrain. The mud slide can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and
other loose materials.
Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Boone...
Blowing Rock...
Beech Mountain...
Foscoe...
Sugar Grove...
Deep Gap...
and Todd.
The Watauga River at Sugar Grove is in flood. The current stage is
9.9 feet and rising. Flood stage is 6 feet.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Stony Fork, Meat Camp Creek, Vanderpool Creek, Watauga River and
Craborchard Creek.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to higher ground now. This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.
Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring.
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately.
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate
precautions to protect life and property.
&&
LAT...LON 3634 8186 3636 8180 3634 8176 3634 8171
3639 8173 3639 8172 3635 8164 3627 8156
3625 8149 3619 8146 3615 8150 3612 8154
3611 8181 3616 8182 3619 8186 3619 8189
3622 8191 3627 8189 3629 8192
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC EXPECTED RAINFALL...Little
Additional Rainfall is Expected through 9 AM EDT.
$$
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978
WGUS71 KRNK 131329
FFSRNK
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
929 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020
NCC189-131338-
/O.CAN.KRNK.FF.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200413T1345Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Watauga NC-
929 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020
...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR WATAUGA COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The heavy rain has ended and flood waters are receding. Some
general flooding will continue for several more areas, so the Flash
Flood Warning will be replaced with a general Areal Flood Warning
into the early afternoon. However, significant flash flooding is no
longer expected at this time. Please continue to heed any remaining
road closures.
LAT...LON 3634 8186 3636 8180 3634 8176 3634 8171
3639 8173 3639 8172 3635 8164 3627 8156
3625 8149 3619 8146 3615 8150 3612 8154
3611 8181 3616 8182 3619 8186 3619 8189
3622 8191 3627 8189 3629 8192
$$
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