Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 23 at 11:30AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 23, 2026 - 8:30am
Expires:
June 23, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Florida...
Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20) affecting Washington and
Walton Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20).
* WHEN...From late tonight until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Big Cedar, Cowford, and Choctawhatchee
River Roads begin to flood in Walton County. Flood waters impact
storage areas underneath homes on the west banks of the
Choctawhatchee River. Low areas along Strickland Road in
Washington County become subject to flooding.
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 9:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 11.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late Tuesday night and continue rising to a crest of 15.1
feet early Thursday afternoon.
- 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:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 1000 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Walton, FL; Washington, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender: