Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 27 at 9:50AM EDT until June 28 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 27, 2026 - 6:50am
Expires:
June 27, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20) affecting Walton and
Washington Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20).
* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.
* 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 14.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:45 AM CDT Saturday was 14.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 12.8 feet
Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
14.3 feet on 02/12/2020.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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 this evening at 900 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Walton, FL; Washington, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender: