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River Flood Warning 33, NWS Tallahassee, FL

December 23, 2015Dale County, Alabama

NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this river flood warning at Dec 23, 2015, 1:24 PM CST for Dale County, Alabama. It took effect at Dec 23, 2015, 11:42 PM CST. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Dec 23, 2015, 1:24 PM CST (19:24 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 23, 2015, 11:42 PM CST
Expired
Dec 27, 2015, 8:59 PM CST
In force
4 days
Issued by
NWS Tallahassee, FL
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

County Dale County, AL

The radar

The Ft Rucker radar (KEOX), 21 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:27 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The river

Written for the forecast point Choctawhatchee River near Newton (SR 134) (NEWA1). The gauge peaked at 28.51 ft at Dec 26, 2015, 3:00 AM CST.

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Action stage
14 ft
Minor stage
19 ft
Moderate stage
24 ft
Major stage
30 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02361000, 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.

617 
WGUS42 KTAE 231924
FLWTAE
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
224 PM EST WED DEC 23 2015

...The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a Flood 
Warning for the following rivers in Alabama... 

  Choctawhatchee River near Newton (SR 134) affecting Dale 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.

&&

ALC045-241924-
/O.NEW.KTAE.FL.W.0033.151224T0717Z-151225T1836Z/
/NEWA1.1.ER.151224T0717Z.151224T1800Z.151225T1236Z.NO/
124 PM CST WED DEC 23 2015

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  the Choctawhatchee River near Newton (SR 134).
* From late tonight, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 12:30 PM Wednesday the stage was 13.7 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Forecast: Rise above flood stage by after midnight tomorrow and 
  continue to rise to near 20.7 feet by tomorrow early afternoon. The
  river will fall below flood stage by Friday morning.
* Impact: At 19.0 feet: Minor flooding will begin to affect farmland 
  in low lying areas near the Choctawhatchee River.

&&

LAT...LON 3140 8553 3137 8566 3120 8575 3120 8566 3132 8560 3133 8547


$$
12 follow-up statements
293 
WGUS82 KTAE 240102
FLSTAE
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
802 PM EST WED DEC 23 2015

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
 
  Choctawhatchee River near Newton (SR 134) affecting Dale 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.

&&

ALC045-250102-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0033.151224T0542Z-151226T1030Z/
/NEWA1.1.ER.151224T0542Z.151225T0600Z.151226T0430Z.NO/
702 PM CST WED DEC 23 2015

...Flood Warning extended until late Friday night...The Flood Warning
continues for
  the Choctawhatchee River near Newton (SR 134).
* From this evening, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  6:30 PM Wednesday the stage was 17.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Forecast: Rise above flood stage by tonight and continue to rise to
  near 21.8 feet by early Friday morning. The river will fall below 
  flood stage by Friday before midnight.

&&

LAT...LON 3140 8553 3137 8566 3120 8575 3120 8566 3132 8560 3133 8547


$$
978 
WGUS82 KTAE 241354
FLSTAE
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
854 AM EST THU DEC 24 2015

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
 
  Choctawhatchee River near Newton (SR 134) affecting Dale County 
  Choctawhatchee River at Geneva (SR 52) affecting Geneva 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.

&&

ALC045-251354-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-151226T1907Z/
/NEWA1.1.ER.151224T1410Z.151225T1200Z.151226T1307Z.NO/
754 AM CST THU DEC 24 2015

...Flood Warning extended until Saturday afternoon...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  the Choctawhatchee River near Newton (SR 134).
* Until Saturday afternoon.
* At  7:30 AM Thursday the stage was 18.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Forecast: Rise above flood stage by this morning and continue to 
  rise to near 23.2 feet by tomorrow morning. The river will fall 
  below flood stage by Saturday morning.
* Impact: At 24.0 feet: Moderate flooding on the Choctawhatchee River 
  will affect stores and apartments around highway 92 near 
  Clayhatchee, eight miles downstream of Newton.

&&

LAT...LON 3140 8553 3137 8566 3120 8575 3120 8566 3132 8560 3133 8547


$$

ALC061-251354-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0034.151225T1145Z-000000T0000Z/
/GNVA1.1.ER.151225T1145Z.151227T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
754 AM CST THU DEC 24 2015

...Flood Warning extended until further notice...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  the Choctawhatchee River at Geneva (SR 52).
* From late tonight, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7:44 AM Thursday the stage was 15.3 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
* Forecast: Rise above flood stage by early tomorrow and continue to 
  rise to near 29.6 feet by early Sunday morning.
* Impact: At 30.0 feet: About 30 homes outside the levee will flood.

&&

LAT...LON 3120 8575 3114 8586 3099 8588 3099 8580 3112 8578 3120 8566


$$
188 
WGUS82 KTAE 250159
FLSTAE
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
859 PM EST THU DEC 24 2015

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
 
  Choctawhatchee River near Newton (SR 134) affecting Dale 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.

&&

ALC045-260159-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-151228T0433Z/
/NEWA1.1.ER.151224T1425Z.151227T0000Z.151227T2233Z.NO/
759 PM CST THU DEC 24 2015

...Flood Warning extended until Sunday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for the Choctawhatchee River near
Newton (SR 134).
* Until Sunday evening.
* At  7:30 PM Thursday the stage was 21.1 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Forecast: The river will continue rising to near 23.0 feet by 
  Saturday evening. The river will fall below flood stage Sunday 
  afternoon.
* Impact: At 24.0 feet: Moderate flooding on the Choctawhatchee River 
  will affect stores and apartments around highway 92 near 
  Clayhatchee, eight miles downstream of Newton.

&&

LAT...LON 3140 8553 3137 8566 3120 8575 3120 8566 3132 8560 3133 8547


$$
598 
WGUS42 KTAE 251427
FLWTAE
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
927 AM EST FRI DEC 25 2015


...Forecast Flooding Changed from Minor to Moderate Severity for the 
following rivers in Alabama...
 
 
  Choctawhatchee River near Newton (SR 134) affecting Dale 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.

&&

ALC045-261427-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-151228T0705Z/
/NEWA1.2.ER.151224T1425Z.151226T0000Z.151228T0105Z.NO/
827 AM CST FRI DEC 25 2015

...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity...
The Flood Warning continues for 
 the Choctawhatchee River near Newton (SR 134).* Until late Sunday night.
* At  7:30 AM Friday the stage was 23.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Forecast: The river will continue rising to near 24.5 feet by this 
  evening. The river will fall below flood stage Sunday evening.
* Impact: At 24.0 feet: Moderate flooding on the Choctawhatchee River 
  will affect stores and apartments around highway 92 near 
  Clayhatchee, eight miles downstream of Newton.

&&

LAT...LON 3140 8553 3137 8566 3120 8575 3120 8566 3132 8560 3133 8547


$$
794 
WGUS82 KTAE 251817
FLSTAE
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
117 PM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
 
  Choctawhatchee River near Newton (SR 134) affecting Dale 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.

&&

ALC045-261817-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-151228T0912Z/
/NEWA1.2.ER.151224T1425Z.151226T0600Z.151228T0312Z.NO/
1217 PM CST FRI DEC 25 2015

...Flood Warning extended until late Sunday night...The Flood Warning
continues for
  the Choctawhatchee River near Newton (SR 134).
* Until late Sunday night.
* At 11:30 AM Friday the stage was 24.7 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Forecast: The river will continue rising to near 26.4 feet by after
  midnight tomorrow. The river will fall below flood stage Sunday 
  before midnight.

&&

LAT...LON 3140 8553 3137 8566 3120 8575 3120 8566 3132 8560 3133 8547


$$
047 
WGUS82 KTAE 252248
FLSTAE
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
548 PM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
 
  Choctawhatchee River near Newton (SR 134) affecting Dale 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.

&&

ALC045-262248-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-151228T0600Z/
/NEWA1.2.ER.151224T1425Z.151226T0600Z.151228T0000Z.NO/
448 PM CST FRI DEC 25 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Choctawhatchee River near Newton (SR 134).
* Until late Sunday night.
* At  4:30 PM Friday the stage was 26.6 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Forecast: The river will continue rising to near 27.5 feet by 
  midnight tonight. The river will fall below flood stage Sunday 
  evening.
* Impact: At 24ft...Moderate flooding on the Choctawhatchee River 
  will affect stores and apartments around highway 92 near Clayhatchee,
  8 miles downstream of Newton.

&&

LAT...LON 3140 8553 3137 8566 3120 8575 3120 8566 3132 8560 3133 8547


$$
249 
WGUS82 KTAE 260241
FLSTAE
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
941 PM EST FRI DEC 25 2015

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Florida...
 
  Choctawhatchee River near Newton (SR 134) affecting Dale County 
  Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20) affecting Walton County 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Florida...
  Choctawhatchee River at Geneva (SR 52) affecting Geneva County 
  Choctawhatchee River near Caryville (US 90) affecting Holmes and 
  Washington 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.

&&

ALC045-270241-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-151228T1106Z/
/NEWA1.2.ER.151224T1425Z.151226T0600Z.151228T0506Z.NO/
841 PM CST FRI DEC 25 2015

...Flood Warning extended until late Sunday night...The Flood Warning
continues for
  the Choctawhatchee River near Newton (SR 134).
* Until late Sunday night.
* At  7:30 PM Friday the stage was 27.7 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and will continue.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Forecast: The river will continue rising to near 28.2 feet overnight
  tonight. The river will fall below flood stage Sunday by midnight.
* Impact: At 24.0 feet: Moderate flooding on the Choctawhatchee River 
  will affect stores and apartments around highway 92 near Clayhatchee, 
  eight miles downstream of Newton.

&&

LAT...LON 3140 8553 3137 8566 3120 8575 3120 8566 3132 8560 3133 8547


$$

ALC061-270241-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/GNVA1.2.ER.151225T1917Z.151228T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
841 PM CST FRI DEC 25 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Choctawhatchee River at Geneva (SR 52).
* Until further notice.
* At  8:15 PM Friday the stage was 24.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
* Forecast: The river will continue rising to near 32.7 feet by 
  Monday early afternoon then begin falling.
* Impact: At 30.0 feet: About 30 homes outside the levee will flood.

&&

LAT...LON 3120 8575 3114 8586 3099 8588 3099 8580 3112 8578 3120 8566


$$

FLC059-133-270241-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CARF1.2.ER.151225T1500Z.151230T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
841 PM CST FRI DEC 25 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Choctawhatchee River near Caryville (US 90).
* Until further notice.
* At  8:00 PM Friday the stage was 12.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast: The river will continue rising to near 17.8 feet by 
  Tuesday evening then begin falling.
* Impact: At 16.0 feet: Highway 279 south of Caryville will be cut 
  off. Several fish camps, residential areas and additional rural 
  roads in the area will be flooded.

&&

LAT...LON 3099 8588 3085 8591 3077 8589 3070 8592 3070 8581 3099 8580


$$

FLC131-270240-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0038.151227T1415Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRUF1.3.ER.151227T1415Z.151231T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
841 PM CST FRI DEC 25 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20).
* From Sunday morning until further notice.
* At  7:45 PM Friday the stage was 10.8 feet.
* Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast: Rise above flood stage by Sunday morning and continue to 
  rise to near 19.2 feet by Wednesday evening. Additional rises are 
  possible thereafter.
* Impact: At 16.5 feet: Major flooding occurs along the east and west 
  banks of the Choctawhatchee River from near the confluence with Holmes
  Creek to the Gulf of Mexico affecting many homes and fishing camps. 


&&

LAT...LON 3070 8592 3047 8596 3044 8613 3037 8609 3044 8585 3070 8581


$$
050 
WGUS82 KTAE 260808
FLSTAE
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
308 AM EST SAT DEC 26 2015

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
 
  Choctawhatchee River near Newton (SR 134) affecting Dale 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.

&&

ALC045-270808-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-151228T0620Z/
/NEWA1.2.ER.151224T1425Z.151226T1200Z.151228T0020Z.NO/
208 AM CST SAT DEC 26 2015

The Flood Warning continues for the Choctawhatchee River near
Newton (SR 134).
* Until late Sunday night.
* At  1:30 AM Saturday the stage was 28.7 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Forecast: The river will continue rising to near 29.1 feet by this 
  morning. The river will then begin to fall late this afternoon. 
* Impact: At 30.0 feet: Major flooding will affect homes and farmland 
  near Newton.

&&

LAT...LON 3140 8553 3137 8566 3120 8575 3120 8566 3132 8560 3133 8547


$$
861 
WGUS82 KTAE 261517
FLSTAE
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
1016 AM EST SAT DEC 26 2015

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Florida...
 
  Choctawhatchee River near Newton (SR 134) affecting Dale County 
  Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20) affecting Walton County 
  Choctawhatchee River at Geneva (SR 52) affecting Geneva County 
  Choctawhatchee River near Caryville (US 90) affecting Holmes and 
  Washington 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.

&&

ALC045-271516-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-151228T0600Z/
/NEWA1.2.ER.151224T1425Z.151226T1245Z.151228T0000Z.NO/
916 AM CST SAT DEC 26 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Choctawhatchee River near Newton (SR 134).
* Until late Sunday night.
* At  8:30 AM Saturday the stage was 28.5 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Forecast: The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  tomorrow evening.
* Impact: At 30.0 feet: Major flooding will affect homes and farmland 
  near Newton.

&&

LAT...LON 3140 8553 3137 8566 3120 8575 3120 8566 3132 8560 3133 8547


$$

ALC061-271516-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/GNVA1.2.ER.151225T1917Z.151229T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
916 AM CST SAT DEC 26 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Choctawhatchee River at Geneva (SR 52).
* Until further notice.
* At  9:05 AM Saturday the stage was 25.6 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
* Forecast: The river will continue rising to near 31.1 feet by early
  Tuesday morning then begin falling.
* Impact: At 30.0 feet: About 30 homes outside the levee will flood.

&&

LAT...LON 3120 8575 3114 8586 3099 8588 3099 8580 3112 8578 3120 8566


$$

FLC059-133-271516-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CARF1.2.ER.151225T1500Z.151230T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
916 AM CST SAT DEC 26 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Choctawhatchee River near Caryville (US 90).
* Until further notice.
* At  8:01 AM Saturday the stage was 13.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast: The river will continue rising to near 17.7 feet by 
  Tuesday evening then begin falling.
* Impact: At 16.0 feet: Highway 279 south of Caryville will be cut 
  off. Several fish camps, residential areas and additional rural 
  roads in the area will be flooded.

&&

LAT...LON 3099 8588 3085 8591 3077 8589 3070 8592 3070 8581 3099 8580


$$

FLC131-271516-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0038.151227T1330Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRUF1.3.ER.151227T1330Z.151231T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
916 AM CST SAT DEC 26 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20).
* From Sunday morning, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8:45 AM Saturday the stage was 11.1 feet.
* Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast: Rise above flood stage by tomorrow morning and continue 
  to rise to near 19.3 feet by Thursday morning. Additional rises are
  possible thereafter.


&&

LAT...LON 3070 8592 3047 8596 3044 8613 3037 8609 3044 8585 3070 8581


$$
980 
WGUS82 KTAE 270252
FLSTAE
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
952 PM EST SAT DEC 26 2015

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
 
  Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20) affecting Walton County 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Florida...
  Choctawhatchee River near Newton (SR 134) affecting Dale County 
  Choctawhatchee River at Geneva (SR 52) affecting Geneva County 
  Choctawhatchee River near Caryville (US 90) affecting Holmes and 
  Washington 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.

&&

ALC045-280252-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-151228T0600Z/
/NEWA1.2.ER.151224T1425Z.151226T1245Z.151228T0000Z.NO/
852 PM CST SAT DEC 26 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Choctawhatchee River near Newton (SR 134).
* Until late Sunday night.
* At  8:30 PM Saturday the stage was 26.5 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and forecast to continue.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Forecast: The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  late Sunday night.
* Impact: At 24.0 feet: Moderate flooding on the Choctawhatchee River
  will affect stores and apartments around highway 92 near Clayhatchee, 
  eight miles downstream of Newton.


&&

LAT...LON 3140 8553 3137 8566 3120 8575 3120 8566 3132 8560 3133 8547


$$

ALC061-280252-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/GNVA1.2.ER.151225T1917Z.151229T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
852 PM CST SAT DEC 26 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Choctawhatchee River at Geneva (SR 52).
* Until further notice.
* At  8:35 PM Saturday the stage was 26.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
* Forecast: The river will continue rising to near 32.7 feet by 
  Monday evening then begin falling.
* Impact: At 30.0 feet: About 30 homes outside the levee will flood. 

&&

LAT...LON 3120 8575 3114 8586 3099 8588 3099 8580 3112 8578 3120 8566


$$

FLC059-133-280252-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CARF1.2.ER.151225T1500Z.151230T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
852 PM CST SAT DEC 26 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Choctawhatchee River near Caryville (US 90).
* Until further notice.
* At  8:00 PM Saturday the stage was 14.1 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast: The river will continue rising to near 17.1 feet by 
  Tuesday evening then begin falling.
* Impact: At 16.0 feet: Highway 279 south of Caryville will be cut 
  off. Several fish camps, residential areas and additional rural 
  roads in the area will be flooded.

&&

LAT...LON 3099 8588 3085 8591 3077 8589 3070 8592 3070 8581 3099 8580


$$

FLC131-280252-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0038.151227T1342Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRUF1.3.ER.151227T1342Z.151231T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
852 PM CST SAT DEC 26 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20).
* From Sunday morning until further notice.
* At  7:45 PM Saturday the stage was 11.6 feet.
* Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast: Rise above flood stage by Sunday morning and continue 
  to rise to near 18.9 feet by Thursday afternoon.
* Impact: At 16.5 feet: Major flooding occurs along the east and west 
  banks of the Choctawhatchee River from near the confluence with Holmes
  Creek to the Gulf of Mexico affecting many homes and fishing camps.


&&

LAT...LON 3070 8592 3047 8596 3044 8613 3037 8609 3044 8585 3070 8581


$$
664 
WGUS82 KTAE 271549
FLSTAE
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
1049 AM EST SUN DEC 27 2015

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
 
  Choctawhatchee River near Newton (SR 134) affecting Dale County 
  Choctawhatchee River at Geneva (SR 52) affecting Geneva County 
  Choctawhatchee River near Caryville (US 90) affecting Holmes and 
  Washington Counties 
  Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20) affecting Walton 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.

&&

ALC045-280843-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-151228T0843Z/
/NEWA1.2.ER.151224T1425Z.151226T1245Z.151228T0243Z.NO/
949 AM CST SUN DEC 27 2015

...Flood Warning extended until late tonight...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  the Choctawhatchee River near Newton (SR 134).
* Until late tonight.
* At  9:30 AM Sunday the stage was 22.6 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Forecast: The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  this evening.
* Impact: At 24.0 feet: Moderate flooding on the Choctawhatchee River 
  will affect stores and apartments around highway 92 near 
  Clayhatchee, eight miles downstream of Newton.

&&

LAT...LON 3140 8553 3137 8566 3120 8575 3120 8566 3132 8560 3133 8547


$$

ALC061-281549-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-160101T0200Z/
/GNVA1.2.ER.151225T1917Z.151229T0000Z.151231T2000Z.NO/
949 AM CST SUN DEC 27 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Choctawhatchee River at Geneva (SR 52).
* Until Thursday evening.
* At  9:36 AM Sunday the stage was 28.3 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
* Forecast: The river will continue rising to near 31.3 feet by 
  tomorrow evening. The river will fall below flood stage Thursday 
  early afternoon.
* Impact: At 30.0 feet: About 30 homes outside the levee will flood.

&&

LAT...LON 3120 8575 3114 8586 3099 8588 3099 8580 3112 8578 3120 8566


$$

FLC059-133-281549-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CARF1.2.ER.151225T1500Z.151229T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
949 AM CST SUN DEC 27 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Choctawhatchee River near Caryville (US 90).
* Until further notice.
* At  9:01 AM Sunday the stage was 14.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast: The river will continue rising to near 16.1 feet by 
  Tuesday morning then begin falling.
* Impact: At 16.0 feet: Highway 279 south of Caryville will be cut 
  off. Several fish camps, residential areas and additional rural 
  roads in the area will be flooded.

&&

LAT...LON 3099 8588 3085 8591 3077 8589 3070 8592 3070 8581 3099 8580


$$

FLC131-281548-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRUF1.3.ER.151227T1719Z.151231T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
949 AM CST SUN DEC 27 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20).
* Until further notice.
* At  8:45 AM Sunday the stage was 12.6 feet.
* Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast: Rise above flood stage by late this morning and continue 
  to rise to near 17.9 feet by early Thursday morning.
* Impact: At 16.5 feet: Major flooding occurs along the east and west 
  banks of the Choctahatchee river from near the confluence with 
  Holmes creek to the Gulf of Mexico affecting many homes and fishing
  camps.

&&

LAT...LON 3070 8592 3047 8596 3044 8613 3037 8609 3044 8585 3070 8581


$$
253 
WGUS82 KTAE 280259
FLSTAE
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
959 PM EST SUN DEC 27 2015

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Alabama...
 
  Choctawhatchee River near Newton (SR 134) affecting Dale County
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
 
  Choctawhatchee River at Geneva (SR 52) affecting Geneva County 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
  Choctawhatchee River near Caryville (US 90) affecting Holmes and 
  Washington Counties 
  Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20) affecting Walton 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.

&&

ALC045-280329-
/O.CAN.KTAE.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-151228T0843Z/
/NEWA1.2.ER.151224T1425Z.151226T1245Z.151227T2352Z.NO/
859 PM CST SUN DEC 27 2015

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Choctawhatchee River near Newton (SR 134).
* At  8:30 PM Sunday the stage was 17.4 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at  5:52 PM Sunday.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Forecast: The river will continue to fall to 12.7 feet by Tuesday 
  morning. 

&&

LAT...LON 3140 8553 3137 8566 3120 8575 3120 8566 3132 8560 3133 8547


$$

ALC061-290259-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/GNVA1.2.ER.151225T1917Z.151228T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
859 PM CST SUN DEC 27 2015

...Flood Warning extended until further notice...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  the Choctawhatchee River at Geneva (SR 52).
* Until further notice.
* At  8:46 PM Sunday the stage was 29.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
* Forecast: The river will continue rising to near 31.4 feet by Monday 
  night then begin falling.
* Impact: At 30.0 feet: About 30 homes outside the levee will flood.

&&

LAT...LON 3120 8575 3114 8586 3099 8588 3099 8580 3112 8578 3120 8566


$$

FLC059-133-290259-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CARF1.2.ER.151225T1500Z.151229T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
859 PM CST SUN DEC 27 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Choctawhatchee River near Caryville (US 90).
* Until further notice.
* At  8:01 PM Sunday the stage was 14.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast: The river will continue rising to near 16.2 feet by 
  Tuesday morning then begin falling.
* Impact: At 16.0 feet: Highway 279 south of Caryville will be cut 
  off. Several fish camps, residential areas and additional rural 
  roads in the area will be flooded.

&&

LAT...LON 3099 8588 3085 8591 3077 8589 3070 8592 3070 8581 3099 8580


$$

FLC131-290259-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRUF1.3.ER.151227T1912Z.151231T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
859 PM CST SUN DEC 27 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20).
* Until further notice.
* At  7:45 PM Sunday the stage was 13.9 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast: The river will continue rising to near 18.0 feet by 
  Thursday morning then begin falling.
* Impact: At 16.5 feet: Major flooding occurs along the east and west 
  banks of the Choctahatchee river from near the confluence with 
  Holmes creek to the Gulf of Mexico affecting many homes and fishing
  camps.

&&

LAT...LON 3070 8592 3047 8596 3044 8613 3037 8609 3044 8585 3070 8581


$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Tallahassee, FL wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Dec 23, 9:04 AM CST, 4 hours 20 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 23, 9:04 AM CST, 4 hours 20 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
1004 AM EST WED DEC 23 2015

.Near Term [Through Today]...

At 15z regional satellite analysis and radar data depicted a few
areas of interest as it pertains to the evolution of today's
weather. Two MCS' sandwich the region, with one over east-central
Alabama and another off the western peninsula of Florida.
Isentropic ascent over outflow from the northernmost MCS has
resulted in continual moderate to heavy rainfall across our
southeast Alabama counties. In the same vicinity was a long-lived
supercell moving through southern AL. Outside of this storm,
severe weather is not anticipated in this region this morning. The
outflow from the northernmost MCS and the outflow from the
southernmost MCS (moving northward) will be the only source of
surface based convection later this afternoon. As a weak southern
stream shortwaves moves overhead later today, should there be
enough instability and the surface based features be strong
enough, there is the potential for a few strong to severe
thunderstorms. The main threats with these storms would be
damaging winds or a tornado. Just how long the low cloudiness
hangs in this morning will be very important as to the eventual
destabilization of the boundary layer. The flash flooding threat
continues to decrease this morning as rain rates over SE Alabama
have not been that impressive. Though due to the uncertainty of
this afternoon's forecast and an environment supportive of heavy
rain, will keep the watch going for now. On average though, areas
that receive moderate to heavy rain today should see totals
somewhere in the 1-2" range, with isolated 3" amounts.

&&

.Aviation...
[Through 12Z Thursday]...

IFR ceilings have held longer than expected this morning. Due to
poor model performance today, uncertainty remains high as to when
ceilings will either scatter or lift. For now, anticipate IFR
conditions for much, if not all of the TAF.

&&

.Prev Discussion [259 AM EST]...

.Short Term [Tonight Through Friday]...
Deep southwesterly flow will continue into the overnight hours,
keeping the atmosphere moist and modestly unstable. However, with
the primary shortwave lifting into the Great Lakes overnight,
forcing will be on the decline. This should lead to an overall
decrease in convective coverage tonight, with the best rain
chances retreating to the northwestern portion of the area.

For Thursday, the ridge over the western Atlantic will begin to
nose back to the west, pushing the corridor of deepest moisture
westward as well. This will leave the best chances for
thunderstorms in the Florida Panhandle and SE Alabama for
Thursday. Given decent instability and marginally sufficient deep
layer shear, a few of the storms could be strong on Thursday, with
SPC maintaining a marginal risk for severe storms over the western
half of the forecast area.

The ridge will become more firmly established by Christmas Day,
with record warmth becoming the main story. High temperatures will
likely reach at least the lower 80s for near all areas away from
the immediate coast. Mid 80s will be possible over the eastern
half. The high temperature at Tallahassee will likely break the
daily record (80F), and possibly the monthly record for December
(84F).

.Long Term [Friday Night Through Wednesday]...
The warm weather will continue into the week after Christmas with
the upper ridge remaining firmly planted over the Western Atlantic
and southeastern states. Expect mostly dry conditions through the
weekend with temperatures well above normal for late December. The
next chance of rain will likely be early next week, as a deep
upper low ejects from the Southern Plains and drives a cold front
eastward along the Gulf Coast. The timing and strength of this
system remain highly uncertain at this time.

.Marine...
Southerly winds will increase over the waters today, with
conditions over the western waters reaching Small Craft Advisory
levels during the daytime hours. Conditions will begin to improve
this evening, with light southerly to southeasterly winds expected
through Friday.

.Fire Weather...
There are no fire weather concerns.

.Hydrology...
The NWP guidance consensus is no longer forecasting the unusually
high QPF values we were seeing over the past several runs. While
it's tempting to cancel our current Flash Flood Watch, we would
prefer to see how the rain pattern evolves later this morning
before making that call.

Modest rises are expected on area rivers given the recent and
expected rainfall amounts. The Apalachicola at Blountstown will
reach minor flood stage today as a result of releases at Woodruff
Dam. Otherwise, the Choctawhatchee may reach flood stage in
Florida later in the week, depending on exactly how much rain
falls across the basis through tonight.

&&

.Preliminary Point Temps/PoPs...

Tallahassee   75  69  80  65  83 /  60  50  20  10  10
Panama City   75  69  76  68  78 /  40  50  30  20  10
Dothan        77  68  79  66  81 / 100  60  50  20  10
Albany        76  67  80  65  83 /  80  50  30  10  10
Valdosta      78  68  81  65  83 /  60  30  10  10  10
Cross City    79  69  84  65  85 /  40  20  10  10  10
Apalachicola  74  69  76  66  77 /  50  50  20  10  10

&&

.TAE WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
FL...Flash Flood Watch through Thursday morning FOR Calhoun-Central
     Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Holmes-Inland Bay-Inland
     Gulf-Jackson-North Walton-South Walton-Washington.

     High Rip Current Risk until 8 PM EST /7 PM CST/ this evening FOR
     Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-South Walton.

GA...Flash Flood Watch through Thursday morning FOR Baker-Calhoun-
     Clay-Dougherty-Early-Lee-Miller-Quitman-Randolph-Seminole-
     Terrell.

AL...Flash Flood Watch through late tonight FOR Coffee-Dale-Geneva-
     Henry-Houston.

GM...Small Craft Advisory until 7 PM EST this evening FOR Coastal
     waters from Apalachicola to Destin FL out 20 NM-Waters from
     Apalachicola to Destin FL from 20 to 60 NM.

&&

NEAR TERM...HARRIGAN
SHORT TERM...CAMP
LONG TERM...CAMP
AVIATION...HARRIGAN
MARINE...CAMP
FIRE WEATHER...FOURNIER
HYDROLOGY...FOURNIER/CAMP

The office that day

Everything else NWS Tallahassee, FL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 23, 11:26 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTAECoffee, Dale34 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.