SURRY, NC — ...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 AM EDT THIS MORNING FOR NORTHEASTERN SURRY COUNTY...
At 410 AM EDT, severe flooding continues as several creeks and rivers remain well out of their banks due to runoff from heavy rain earlier tonight. This resulted in numerous water rescues in the Mt. Airy and Pilot Mountain areas earlier in the night. However, the Ararat River at Mt. Airy crested near 29 feet at around 3 AM, and water levels are now falling quickly. Water levels in Rutledge Cr
Flooding in Surry, NC can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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