Flash Flood Warning Issued for Stokes and Surry Counties, NC
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NWS Blacksburg has issued a Flash Flood Warning for southwestern Stokes County and southern Surry County in North Carolina until 4 AM EDT Sunday due to heavy rainfall from thunderstorms.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Stokes and Surry Counties, North Carolina
- Issued
- August 23, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Blacksburg VA
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Alert Details
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Blacksburg VA. The alert is effective from August 22 at 9:49 PM EDT until August 23 at 4:00 AM EDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers southwestern Stokes County in north central North Carolina and southern Surry County in northwestern North Carolina. Locations that will experience flash flooding include Elkin, Fairview, Jonesville, Dobson, Pilot Mountain, Mountain Park, and Level Cross. This includes the streams and drainages of Bull Creek, Beaver Creek, Camp Creek, Chinquapin Creek, Cody Creek, Christian Creek, Cooks Creek, Ararat River, and Caddle Creek.
What You Should Do
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. When it is safe to do so, send reports of flooding, including mudslides or flooded roads, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free at 1-866-215-4324.
Expected Conditions
Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 4 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible.
Timeline
The Flash Flood Warning is in effect until 4:00 AM EDT on August 23, 2026. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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