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Flood Warning for Ashe, Watauga, and Wilkes Counties, North Carolina
A flood warning covers parts of Ashe, Watauga, and Wilkes counties until 6:00 AM EDT. Flooding is ongoing or expected after 1.5 to 5 inches of rain, with additional rainfall possible.
Why it matters
Flooding of rivers, streams, and other low-lying areas is imminent or occurring, and the warning advises extra caution at night.
Location
Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters
Generated scores
Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.
- Confidence
- 6/10
- Geographic reach
- 3/10
- Global importance
- 2/10
- Impact magnitude
- 4/10
- Positivity
- 2/10
- Urgency
- 8/10
Sources
- Primary official sourceFlood Warning issued October 11 at 12:06AM EDT until October 11 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
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