Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 26 at 12:53PM EDT until September 26 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 26, 2024 - 9:53am
Expires:
September 26, 2024 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 1253 PM EDT /1153 AM CDT/, local law enforcement reported heavy
rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Blountstown, Orange, Bristol, Altha, Estiffanulga, Woods, Hugh
Creek, Marysville, Red Hill, Lewis, Jensen Place, Sharpstown,
Scotts Ferry, Kennys Mill, Nixon Garden, Central City, Vilas, Abe
Springs, Wilma and Durham.
Liberty County Sheriff's Office reported roads underwater at Forest
Road 120 and State Road 65 at the intersection of County Road 379.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Calhoun, FL; Liberty, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL