Alert archive / Georgia / River Flood Warnings in 2015
River Flood Warning 21, NWS Tallahassee, FL
NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this river flood warning at Apr 19, 2015, 10:05 PM EDT for Lee County, Georgia. It took effect at Apr 21, 2015, 2:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 3 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 19, 2015, 10:05 PM EDT (02:05 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 21, 2015, 2:00 PM EDT
- Expired
- Apr 24, 2015, 2:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 3 days
- Issued by
- NWS Tallahassee, FL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Lee County, GA
The radar
The Ft Rucker radar (KEOX), 119 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:10 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Kinchafoonee Creek at 11 E of Dawson at Pinewood Rd in Lee County (DSNG1). The gauge peaked at 12.11 ft at Apr 22, 2015, 9:00 AM EDT.
- Action stage
- 10 ft
- Minor stage
- 13 ft
- Moderate stage
- 16 ft
- Major stage
- 20.5 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02350900, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.
The text
As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.
478 WGUS42 KTAE 200205 FLWTAE FLOOD WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL 1005 PM EDT SUN APR 19 2015 ...The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Georgia... Kinchafoonee Creek near 11 E Of Dawson At Pinewood Rd In Lee County affecting Lee County PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... All persons with interest along the river should monitor the latest forecasts, and be prepared to take necessary precautions to protect life and property. Do not drive cars through flooded areas. If you see flood waters: Turn around. Don't drown. For graphical hydrologic information, please go to weather.gov and click on your state. Select Rivers and Lakes AHPS under current conditions and click on your river point. && GAC177-210205- /O.NEW.KTAE.FL.W.0021.150421T1800Z-150424T1800Z/ /DSNG1.1.ER.150421T1800Z.150423T1200Z.150424T1200Z.NO/ 1005 PM EDT SUN APR 19 2015 The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a * Flood Warning for the Kinchafoonee Creek near 11 E Of Dawson At Pinewood Rd In Lee County. * From Tuesday afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 9:45 PM Sunday the stage was 9.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Forecast: Rise above flood stage by Tuesday early afternoon and continue to rise to near 14.8 feet by Thursday morning. The river will fall below flood stage by Friday morning. * Impact: At 16.0 feet: Private dwelling on the right bank near the bridge will begin to flood. Several homes along the Lower Kinchafoonee Road area will experience significant flooding. && LAT...LON 3184 8434 3174 8426 3162 8420 3162 8415 3180 8419 3192 8434 $$
7 follow-up statements
754 WGUS82 KTAE 201607 FLSTAE FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL 1207 PM EDT MON APR 20 2015 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Apalachicola River near Blountstown affecting Calhoun...Franklin... Gulf and Liberty Counties PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... All persons with interest along the river should monitor the latest forecasts, and be prepared to take necessary precautions to protect life and property. Do not drive cars through flooded areas. If you see flood waters: Turn around. Don't drown. For graphical hydrologic information, please go to weather.gov and click on your state. Select Rivers and Lakes AHPS under current conditions and click on your river point. && FLC013-037-045-077-211607- /O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0019.150421T0600Z-000000T0000Z/ /BLOF1.1.ER.150421T0600Z.150424T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1107 AM CDT MON APR 20 2015 ...Flood Warning extended until further notice...The Flood Warning continues for the Apalachicola River near Blountstown. * From late tonight, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 10:15 AM Monday the stage was 13.5 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 15.0 feet. * Forecast: Rise above flood stage by after midnight tomorrow and continue to rise to near 18.5 feet by Thursday evening. * Impact: At 19.0 feet: Minor lowland flooding will occur at Douglas Landing and Willis Landing Campgrounds. The 19.0 ft level at Blountstown may at times not be representative of river levels in these areas due to tidal effects, winds, or local rainfall and should be used with caution. && LAT...LON 3061 8498 3007 8520 2972 8505 2980 8490 3009 8508 3061 8490 $$
070 WGUS82 KTAE 210015 FLSTAE FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL 815 PM EDT MON APR 20 2015 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia... Kinchafoonee Creek near 11 E Of Dawson At Pinewood Rd In Lee County affecting Lee County PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... All persons with interest along the river should monitor the latest forecasts, and be prepared to take necessary precautions to protect life and property. Do not drive cars through flooded areas. If you see flood waters: Turn around. Don't drown. For graphical hydrologic information, please go to weather.gov and click on your state. Select Rivers and Lakes AHPS under current conditions and click on your river point. && GAC177-220015- /O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0021.150422T1800Z-150424T1300Z/ /DSNG1.1.ER.150422T1800Z.150423T1200Z.150424T0700Z.NO/ 815 PM EDT MON APR 20 2015 The Flood Warning continues for the Kinchafoonee Creek near 11 E Of Dawson At Pinewood Rd In Lee County. * From Wednesday afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:45 PM Monday the stage was 10.1 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Forecast: Rise above flood stage by Wednesday early afternoon and continue to rise to near 13.6 feet by Thursday morning. The river will fall below flood stage by Friday morning. * Impact: At 13.0 feet: Minor flooding begins at Dawson. Flooding may also affect areas downstream near Leesburg. && LAT...LON 3184 8434 3174 8426 3162 8420 3162 8415 3180 8419 3192 8434 $$
696 WGUS82 KTAE 211409 FLSTAE FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL 1009 AM EDT TUE APR 21 2015 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia... Kinchafoonee Creek near 11 E Of Dawson At Pinewood Rd In Lee County affecting Lee County PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... All persons with interest along the river should monitor the latest forecasts, and be prepared to take necessary precautions to protect life and property. Do not drive cars through flooded areas. If you see flood waters: Turn around. Don't drown. For graphical hydrologic information, please go to weather.gov and click on your state. Select Rivers and Lakes AHPS under current conditions and click on your river point. && GAC177-221409- /O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0021.150424T0000Z-150424T1200Z/ /DSNG1.1.ER.150424T0000Z.150424T0000Z.150424T0600Z.NO/ 1009 AM EDT TUE APR 21 2015 The Flood Warning continues for the Kinchafoonee Creek near 11 E Of Dawson At Pinewood Rd In Lee County. * From Thursday evening, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 9:45 AM Tuesday the stage was 10.4 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Forecast: The river is expected to rise to near flood stage Thursday evening. * Impact: At 13.0 feet: Minor flooding begins at Dawson. Flooding may also affect areas downstream near Leesburg. && LAT...LON 3184 8434 3174 8426 3162 8420 3162 8415 3180 8419 3192 8434 $$
132 WGUS82 KTAE 220051 FLSTAE FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL 851 PM EDT TUE APR 21 2015 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Apalachicola River near Blountstown affecting Calhoun... Franklin...Gulf and Liberty Counties PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... All persons with interest along the river should monitor the latest forecasts, and be prepared to take necessary precautions to protect life and property. Do not drive cars through flooded areas. If you see flood waters: Turn around. Don't drown. For graphical hydrologic information, please go to weather.gov and click on your state. Select Rivers and Lakes AHPS under current conditions and click on your river point. && FLC013-037-045-077-230051- /O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BLOF1.1.ER.150421T0118Z.150422T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 751 PM CDT TUE APR 21 2015 The Flood Warning continues for the Apalachicola River near Blountstown. * Until further notice. * At 7:15 PM Tuesday the stage was 17.1 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 15.0 feet. * Forecast: The river will continue rising to near 17.8 feet by tomorrow early afternoon then begin falling. * Impact: At 19.0 feet: Minor lowland flooding will occur at Douglas Landing and Willis Landing Campgrounds. The 19.0 ft level at Blountstown may at times not be representative of river levels in these areas due to tidal effects, winds, or local rainfall and should be used with caution. && LAT...LON 3061 8498 3007 8520 2972 8505 2980 8490 3009 8508 3061 8490 $$
884 WGUS82 KTAE 221247 FLSTAE FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL 847 AM EDT WED APR 22 2015 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Apalachicola River near Blountstown affecting Calhoun... Franklin...Gulf and Liberty Counties PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... All persons with interest along the river should monitor the latest forecasts, and be prepared to take necessary precautions to protect life and property. For graphical hydrologic information, please go to weather.gov and click on your state. Select Rivers and Lakes AHPS under current conditions and click on your river point. && FLC013-037-045-077-231247- /O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BLOF1.1.ER.150421T0118Z.150422T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 747 AM CDT WED APR 22 2015 The Flood Warning continues for the Apalachicola River near Blountstown. * Until further notice. * At 7:15 AM Wednesday the stage was 17.5 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 15.0 feet. * Forecast: The river will continue rising to near 17.8 feet by this afternoon then begin falling. * Impact: At 19.0 feet: Minor lowland flooding will occur at Douglas Landing and Willis Landing Campgrounds. The 19.0 ft level at Blountstown may at times not be representative of river levels in these areas due to tidal effects, winds, or local rainfall and should be used with caution. && LAT...LON 3061 8498 3007 8520 2972 8505 2980 8490 3009 8508 3061 8490 $$
429 WGUS82 KTAE 230212 FLSTAE FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL 1012 PM EDT WED APR 22 2015 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia... Kinchafoonee Creek near 11 E Of Dawson At Pinewood Rd In Lee County affecting Lee County PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... All persons with interest along the river should monitor the latest forecasts, and be prepared to take necessary precautions to protect life and property. Do not drive cars through flooded areas. If you see flood waters: Turn around. Don't drown. For graphical hydrologic information, please go to weather.gov and click on your state. Select Rivers and Lakes AHPS under current conditions and click on your river point. && GAC177-240212- /O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0021.150424T0600Z-150424T1200Z/ /DSNG1.1.ER.150424T0600Z.150424T0600Z.150424T0600Z.NO/ 1012 PM EDT WED APR 22 2015 The Flood Warning continues for the Kinchafoonee Creek near 11 E Of Dawson At Pinewood Rd In Lee County. * Through Friday, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 9:45 PM Wednesday the stage was 11.4 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Forecast: The river is expected to rise to near flood stage early Friday morning. * Impact: At 13.0 feet: Minor flooding begins at Dawson. Flooding may also affect areas downstream near Leesburg. && LAT...LON 3184 8434 3174 8426 3162 8420 3162 8415 3180 8419 3192 8434 $$
491 WGUS82 KTAE 231339 FLSTAE FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL 939 AM EDT THU APR 23 2015 ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Georgia... Kinchafoonee Creek near 11 E Of Dawson At Pinewood Rd In Lee County affecting Lee County PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... All persons with interest along the river should monitor the latest forecasts, and be prepared to take necessary precautions to protect life and property. Do not drive cars through flooded areas. If you see flood waters: Turn around. Don't drown. For graphical hydrologic information, please go to weather.gov and click on your state. Select Rivers and Lakes AHPS under current conditions and click on your river point. && GAC177-231409- /O.CAN.KTAE.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-150424T1200Z/ /DSNG1.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 939 AM EDT THU APR 23 2015 The Flood Warning is cancelled for the Kinchafoonee Creek near 11 E Of Dawson At Pinewood Rd In Lee County. * At 8:45 AM Thursday the stage was 10.5 feet. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Forecast: The river crested below flood stage at 12.1 feet. The river will fall to 9.4 feet by . && LAT...LON 3184 8434 3174 8426 3162 8420 3162 8415 3180 8419 3192 8434 $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Tallahassee, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 10:45 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Brooks, Grady, Thomas | 45 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.