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River Flood Warning 13, NWS Tallahassee, FL

February 5, 2016Grady County, Thomas County, Georgia

NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this river flood warning at Feb 5, 2016, 12:54 PM EST for Grady County, Thomas County, Georgia. It took effect at Feb 6, 2016, 1:00 PM EST. It was in force for 66 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Feb 5, 2016, 12:54 PM EST (17:54 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 6, 2016, 1:00 PM EST
Expired
Feb 9, 2016, 7:00 AM EST
In force
66 hr
Issued by
NWS Tallahassee, FL
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

Counties Grady County, GA, Thomas County, GA

The radar

The Tallahassee radar (KTLH), 62 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:57 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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 Ochlockonee River near Thomasville (US 84) (TMLG1). The gauge peaked at 14.89 ft at Feb 6, 2016, 5:00 PM EST.

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Action stage
9 ft
Minor stage
15 ft
Moderate stage
22 ft
Major stage
25 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02327500, 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.

574 
WGUS42 KTAE 051754
FLWTAE
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
1254 PM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

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

  Ochlockonee River near Thomasville (US 84) affecting Grady and 
  Thomas 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.

&&

GAC131-275-061754-
/O.NEW.KTAE.FL.W.0013.160206T2100Z-160209T1200Z/
/TMLG1.1.ER.160206T2100Z.160207T1200Z.160209T0600Z.NO/
1254 PM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  the Ochlockonee River near Thomasville (US 84).
* From Saturday afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 12:45 PM Friday the stage was 12.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Forecast: Rise above flood stage by tomorrow afternoon and continue
  to rise to near 15.4 feet by Sunday morning. The river will fall 
  below flood stage by early Tuesday morning.
* Impact: At 15.0 feet: This is considered initial flood stage. River 
  access roads and lowlands along the river will be flooded.

&&

LAT...LON 3104 8396 3091 8406 3069 8432 3068 8422 3092 8394 3104 8388


$$
4 follow-up statements
229 
WGUS82 KTAE 060223
FLSTAE
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
923 PM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
 
  Ochlockonee River near Thomasville (US 84) affecting Grady and 
  Thomas 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.

&&

GAC131-275-070223-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0013.160206T2000Z-160209T1200Z/
/TMLG1.1.ER.160206T2000Z.160207T1200Z.160209T0600Z.NO/
923 PM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

The Flood Warning continues for the Ochlockonee River
near Thomasville (US 84).
* From Saturday afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8:45 PM Friday the stage was 13.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Forecast: Rise above flood stage by Saturday afternoon and continue
  to rise to near 15.5 feet by Sunday afternoon. The river will
  fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning.
* Impact: At 15.0 feet: This is considered initial flood stage. River 
  access roads and lowlands along the river will be flooded.

&&

LAT...LON 3104 8396 3091 8406 3069 8432 3068 8422 3092 8394 3104 8388


$$
370 
WGUS82 KTAE 061550
FLSTAE
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
1050 AM EST SAT FEB 6 2016

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
 
  Ochlockonee River near Thomasville (US 84) affecting Grady and 
  Thomas 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.

&&

GAC131-275-071550-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0013.160206T1800Z-160208T0600Z/
/TMLG1.1.ER.160206T1800Z.160207T0600Z.160208T0000Z.NO/
1050 AM EST SAT FEB 6 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Ochlockonee River near Thomasville (US 84).
* From this afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  9:45 AM Saturday the stage was 14.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Forecast: Rise above flood stage by this afternoon and continue to 
  rise to near 15.2 feet by after midnight tomorrow. The river will 
  fall below flood stage by tomorrow evening.
* Impact: At 15.0 feet: This is considered initial flood stage. River 
  access roads and lowlands along the river will be flooded.

&&

LAT...LON 3104 8396 3091 8406 3069 8432 3068 8422 3092 8394 3104 8388


$$
464 
WGUS82 KTAE 070259
FLSTAE
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
959 PM EST SAT FEB 6 2016

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
 
  Ochlockonee River near Thomasville (US 84) affecting Grady and 
  Thomas 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.

&&

GAC131-275-080000-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-160208T0000Z/
/TMLG1.1.ER.160207T0600Z.160207T0600Z.160207T1800Z.NO/
959 PM EST SAT FEB 6 2016

The Flood Warning continues for the Ochlockonee River near
Thomasville (US 84).
* Until Sunday evening.
* At  9:45 PM Saturday the stage was 14.88 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Forecast: The river is expected to rise to near flood stage late tonight 
  and begin falling Sunday afternoon.
* Impact: At 15.0 feet: This is considered initial flood stage. River 
  access roads and lowlands along the river will be flooded.

&&

LAT...LON 3104 8396 3091 8406 3069 8432 3068 8422 3092 8394 3104 8388


$$
938 
WGUS82 KTAE 070922
FLSTAE
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
422 AM EST SUN FEB 7 2016

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Georgia...
 
  Ochlockonee River near Thomasville (US 84) affecting Grady and 
  Thomas 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.

&&

GAC131-275-070952-
/O.CAN.KTAE.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-160208T0000Z/
/TMLG1.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
422 AM EST SUN FEB 7 2016

The Flood Warning is cancelled for the Ochlockonee River
near Thomasville (US 84).
* At  3:45 AM Sunday the stage was 14.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Forecast: The river crested below flood stage at 14.91 feet. The 
  river will fall to 13.6 feet by Tuesday.
* Impact: At 15.0 feet: This is considered initial flood stage. River 
  access roads and lowlands along the river will be flooded.

&&

LAT...LON 3104 8396 3091 8406 3069 8432 3068 8422 3092 8394 3104 8388


$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 4, 9:24 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningTAEDecatur4 days
Feb 5, 3:15 AM ESTFreeze WatchTAEBaker, Ben Hill, Calhoun, Clay, Dougherty, Early and 11 more12 hr
Feb 5, 3:36 PM ESTFreeze WarningTAEBaker, Ben Hill, Brooks, Calhoun, Clay, Colquitt and 16 more16 hr

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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.