Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 22 at 9:05PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 22, 2026 - 6:05pm
Expires:
June 23, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Florida...
Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20) affecting Walton and
Washington Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20).
* WHEN...From late Tuesday night until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Portions of Big Cedar, Cowford, and
Choctawhatchee River Roads in Walton County are impassible above
this level. Structures in the area not elevated begin flooding.
Portions of Choctaw Road in Washington County begin to flood along
with Strickland Road in the far southwestern portion of the county.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 10.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early Wednesday morning and continue rising to a crest of
15.1 feet Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
15.1 feet on 02/08/1983.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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 Tuesday afternoon at 215 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Walton, FL; Washington, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender: