Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 28 at 9:49PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 28, 2024 - 6:49pm
Expires:
September 29, 2024 - 3:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Ochlockonee River near Concord (CR 12) affecting Gadsden and Leon
Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Ochlockonee River near Concord (CR 12).
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 38.5 feet, County highway 12 may become closed to
vehicular traffic.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:46 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 36.9 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:46 PM EDT Saturday was 36.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 39.9
feet Monday evening.
- Flood stage is 36.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
39.8 feet on 03/10/2003.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by Sunday evening at 600 PM EDT.
Area Description:
Gadsden, FL; Leon, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL