Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 27 at 9:59PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 27, 2024 - 6:59pm
Expires:
September 28, 2024 - 7:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Florida...
Ochlockonee River near Thomasville (US 84) affecting Grady and
Thomas Counties.
Ochlockonee River near Bloxham (SR 20) affecting Leon, Liberty
and Wakulla Counties.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Florida...
Ochlockonee River near Concord (CR 12) affecting Leon and Gadsden
Counties.
Ochlockonee River near Havana (US 27) affecting Leon and Gadsden
Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Ochlockonee River near Havana (US 27).
* WHEN...From Monday afternoon until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 28.0 feet, Water spreads out across the flood plain
on both banks of the river further inundating wooded areas. The
boat ramp at Iron Bridge Road (CR-153) in Gadsden County is
flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:15 PM EDT Friday the stage was 21.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early Monday afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 29.5
feet Tuesday evening.
- Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
29.5 feet on 04/07/1960.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 1045 AM EDT.
Area Description:
Gadsden, FL; Leon, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL