Flood Watch issued May 12 at 11:22PM EDT until May 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE…Portions of North Carolina, including the following areas,
Alleghany NC, Ashe, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes and Yadkin and
southwest Virginia, including the following areas, Carroll and
Grayson.

* WHEN…Through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– Expect multiple rounds of moderate to heavy rain through
tonight and scattered showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday
and Tuesday night. Total rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches
are expected, with locally higher amounts of 4 to 6 inches
along the Blue Ridge and into the eastern foothills.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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