Flood Advisory issued August 7 at 1:42PM EDT until August 7 at 4:45PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

* WHAT...
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...
A portion of northwest North Carolina, including the following counties, Alleghany NC and Ashe.

* WHEN...
Until 445 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...
Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 142 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Piney Branch, Prathers Creek, Peak Creek, Elk Creek, Mulberry Creek, Meadow Fork and South Fork New River.
Additional rainfall amounts of 0.2 to 0.8 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Laurel Springs...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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