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Wilkes County weather alerts

1 active alert for Wilkes County, North Carolina right now: a Flood Advisory.

16 in the last 30 days 16 in 12 months (since Aug 30) most common: Severe Thunderstorm Warning Get alerts on your phone →

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Minor Expected

Flood Advisory

Issued Sun, Sep 6, 10:55 PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA Until Mon, Sep 7, 2:00 AM EDT (in 2 hr)

Area: Wilkes, NC

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northern Wilkes County in northwestern North Carolina... * WHEN...Until 200 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1055 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunde...

What it means: Minor flooding of streets, streams or low-lying areas is expected. Expect ponding on roads and use caution when driving.

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Last 30 days

Recent alerts for Wilkes County

Alert	Issued	Ended	Issued by
Special Weather Statement	Sep 6, 1:11 PM	Sep 6, 1:45 PM	Blacksburg VA
Special Weather Statement	Sep 6, 9:58 AM	Sep 6, 10:30 AM	Blacksburg VA
Special Weather Statement	Sep 6, 9:23 AM	Sep 6, 10:00 AM	Blacksburg VA
Severe Thunderstorm Warning	Sep 5, 1:36 PM	Sep 5, 1:45 PM	Blacksburg VA
Severe Thunderstorm Warning	Sep 5, 1:20 PM	Sep 5, 1:45 PM	Blacksburg VA
Severe Thunderstorm Warning	Sep 5, 1:15 PM	Sep 5, 2:15 PM	Blacksburg VA
Severe Thunderstorm Watch	Sep 5, 1:07 PM	Sep 5, 8:00 PM	Blacksburg VA
Severe Thunderstorm Warning	Sep 5, 1:04 PM	Sep 5, 1:45 PM	Blacksburg VA
Severe Thunderstorm Warning	Sep 5, 12:46 PM	Sep 5, 1:45 PM	Blacksburg VA
Special Weather Statement	Sep 4, 5:15 PM	Sep 4, 5:45 PM	Blacksburg VA
Severe Thunderstorm Warning	Sep 4, 4:50 PM	Sep 4, 5:00 PM	Blacksburg VA
Severe Thunderstorm Warning	Sep 4, 4:23 PM	Sep 4, 5:00 PM	Blacksburg VA
Severe Thunderstorm Warning	Sep 4, 3:58 PM	Sep 4, 5:00 PM	Blacksburg VA
Special Weather Statement	Sep 4, 3:29 PM	Sep 4, 4:00 PM	Blacksburg VA
Severe Thunderstorm Watch	Sep 4, 2:54 PM	Sep 4, 10:00 PM	Blacksburg VA

Pattern

What Wilkes County gets alerted for

Every alert that named Wilkes County in the last 12 months, by type. Records begin August 30, 2026, so this fills in over the year.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Special Weather Statement

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Flood Advisory

Plain English

What these alerts mean

A warning means the hazard is happening or about to; a watch means conditions favour it; an advisory is a lesser hazard still worth planning around.

Flood Advisory

Minor flooding of streets, streams or low-lying areas is expected. Expect ponding on roads and use caution when driving.

Special Weather Statement

A heads-up about conditions that do not meet warning or advisory criteria but still deserve attention, such as a strong storm, patchy fog or a brief burst of snow.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

A storm with hail of 1 inch or larger, winds of 58 mph or more, or both, is occurring or imminent. Move indoors and away from windows.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Conditions are favourable for severe thunderstorms with large hail or damaging wind. Keep an eye on the sky and on warnings.

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Where do these alerts come from?

From the National Weather Service alert feed (api.weather.gov). NWS issues alerts by county and by forecast zone; this page lists every product that names Wilkes County. Forecast Bar checks the feed continuously and this page refreshes within a few minutes of a change.

What is the difference between a watch, a warning and an advisory?

A warning means the hazard is occurring, imminent or very likely: act now. A watch means conditions are favourable for it to develop: prepare and stay informed. An advisory covers a hazard that is less serious than a warning but can still cause real inconvenience or danger if you are not ready for it.

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