Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 28 at 11:41AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 28, 2024 - 8:41am
Expires:
September 29, 2024 - 2:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Florida...
Ochlockonee River near Havana (US 27) affecting Gadsden and Leon
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 11:15 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 22.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
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 late tonight at 545 AM EDT.
Area Description:
Gadsden, FL; Leon, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL