# Flood Watch: Watauga; Wilkes; Yadkin — retained record

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source: [us-gov-api](https://highsignal.app/data/us-gov-api) (us-gov-api:noaa-weather)  published 2026-07-12 23:51 ingested 2026-07-13 09:08

[original source ↗](http://www.weather.gov/)

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Flood Watch — Watauga; Wilkes; Yadkin
Severity: Severe. Certainty: Possible.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...A portion of northwest North Carolina, including the
following counties, Watauga, Wilkes and Yadkin.

* WHEN...Through Monday 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...
- Slow moving showers with embedded thunderstorms will be
possible into Monday. Rainfall rates of 1 to 4 inches will be
possible in the heavier downpours. Repeated rounds of rain
could cause flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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The historical document was shared with another weather alert and cannot be attributed to this record. The original extract is preserved above; the exact alert link was not retained.