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Boone PD: Flood Waters Receding; Some Roads Remain Closed; Threat of Flash Flooding Remains in Effect

From the Boone Police Department:

BoonePDJan. 30, 2013. Flood waters have receded in some areas allowing roads to re-open. However, the following roads remain closed:

Fairway Drive
Bamboo Road @ airport
Deerfield Rd @ Golf Course
Dewitt Barnett Rd @ low water bridge along the Watauga River

A propane leak in the Boone Docks Street area has been controlled.

The threat of flash flooding remains with a flash flood warning in effect until Jan. 31 at 12:30 a.m. All citizens are reminded to remain vigilant and motorist are advised to avoid driving into water covering roadways.