Flood — Watauga, North Carolina

2025-05-12 · near Valle Crucis, Watauga, North Carolina

Event narrative

The Watauga River was observed flooded out of its banks across Dewitt Barnett Road. No damage was reported to the road, which was reopened to traffic once the flooding receded.

Wider weather episode

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1268898. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.