You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of North Carolina, including the following counties, Surry and Wilkes and southwest Virginia, including the following counties, Carroll, Floyd, Grayson and Patrick. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - 2 to 4 inches of rain has fallen in the area since Monday afternoon, with some isolated amounts close to 5 inches near the Blue Ridge Parkway. Up to another 1.5 inches of rain is possible by Wednesday morning. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood