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River Flood Warning 45, NWS Tallahassee, FL

April 3, 2016Decatur County, Georgia

NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this river flood warning at Apr 3, 2016, 10:58 AM EDT for Decatur County, Georgia. It took effect at Apr 7, 2016, 5:00 PM EDT. It was in force for .

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Apr 3, 2016, 10:58 AM EDT (14:58 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 7, 2016, 5:00 PM EDT
Expired
Apr 7, 2016, 10:35 AM EDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Tallahassee, FL
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

County Decatur County, GA

The radar

The Tallahassee radar (KTLH), 67 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:00 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point Flint River (GA) at Bainbridge (US 27) (BGEG1). The gauge peaked at 24.06 ft at Apr 8, 2016, 10:00 AM EDT.

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Action stage
22 ft
Minor stage
25 ft
Moderate stage
27 ft
Major stage
36 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02356000, 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.

256 
WGUS82 KTAE 031458
FLSTAE
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
1058 AM EDT SUN APR 3 2016

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Florida...
 
  Ochlockonee River near Thomasville (US 84) affecting Grady and 
  Thomas Counties 
  Ochlockonee River near Bloxham (SR 20) affecting Leon...Liberty and 
  Wakulla Counties 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
  Ochlockonee River near Concord (CR 12) affecting Gadsden and Leon 
  Counties 
  Ochlockonee River near Havana (US 27) affecting Gadsden and Leon 
  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.

&&

GAC087-041458-
/O.NEW.KTAE.FL.W.0045.160407T2100Z-000000T0000Z/
/BGEG1.1.ER.160407T2100Z.160408T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1058 AM EDT SUN APR 3 2016

* At  9:45 AM Sunday the stage was 21.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast: Rise above flood stage by Thursday afternoon and continue
  to rise to near 25.4 feet by Friday morning. Additional rises are 
  possible thereafter.


&&

LAT...LON 3108 8454 3093 8459 3083 8471 3077 8467 3092 8453 3108 8449


$$

GAC131-275-041457-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-160408T1600Z/
/TMLG1.1.ER.160402T0900Z.160403T1800Z.160408T1000Z.NO/
1058 AM EDT SUN APR 3 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Ochlockonee River near Thomasville (US 84).
* Until Friday afternoon.
* At 10:45 AM Sunday the stage was 17.3 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Impact: At 20.0 feet: Some houses and trailers in the lowest areas 
  of Lake Riverside and Stewart avenue will have water at their 
  doors. Road access will be completely cut off.

&&

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


$$

FLC039-073-041457-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CONF1.2.ER.160329T0930Z.160405T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1058 AM EDT SUN APR 3 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Ochlockonee River near Concord (CR 12).
* Until further notice.
* At 10:00 AM Sunday the stage was 40.1 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 36.0 feet.
* Forecast: The river will continue rising to near 41.2 feet by early
  Tuesday morning then begin falling.


&&

LAT...LON 3069 8432 3064 8433 3058 8439 3056 8436 3068 8422


$$

FLC039-073-041457-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HVNF1.1.ER.160331T1115Z.160405T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1058 AM EDT SUN APR 3 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Ochlockonee River near Havana (US 27).
* Until further notice.
* At 10:15 AM Sunday the stage was 27.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
* Forecast: The river will continue rising to near 29.6 feet by early
  Tuesday morning then begin falling.
* Impact: At 31.0 feet: Iron Bridge Road (CR-153) in Gadsden County is
  prone to flooding just north of the river crossing. Residences 
  several miles downstream of the gage site near US-90 on the Leon 
  County side will have water in their backyards. 

&&

LAT...LON 3058 8439 3049 8443 3047 8448 3043 8447 3047 8438 3056 8436


$$

FLC073-077-129-041457-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-160404T1800Z/
/BLXF1.1.ER.160403T1132Z.160403T1800Z.160404T1200Z.NO/
1058 AM EDT SUN APR 3 2016

...Flood Warning continues for
  the Ochlockonee River near Bloxham (SR 20).
* Until Monday afternoon.
* At 10:15 AM Sunday the stage was 22.1 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Forecast: The river will continue rising to near 22.4 feet by this 
  afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow morning.
* Impact: At 24.0 feet: House trailers on the left bank, just below 
  the gage, will start to flood.

&&

LAT...LON 3039 8470 3030 8478 3018 8475 3021 8462 3028 8469 3039 8462


$$
8 follow-up statements
831 
WGUS82 KTAE 040150
FLSTAE
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
950 PM EDT SUN APR 3 2016

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
 
  Flint River at Bainbridge (US 27) affecting Decatur 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.

&&

GAC087-050150-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0045.160408T0600Z-000000T0000Z/
/BGEG1.1.ER.160408T0600Z.160409T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
950 PM EDT SUN APR 3 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Flint River at Bainbridge (US 27).
* From late Thursday night until further notice.
* At  8:45 PM Sunday the stage was 22.3 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast: Rise above flood stage by early Friday morning and 
  continue to rise to near 25.7 feet by Friday evening. Additional 
  rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact: At 25.0 feet: Minor lowland flooding begins.  


&&

LAT...LON 3108 8454 3093 8459 3083 8471 3077 8467 3092 8453 3108 8449


$$
281 
WGUS82 KTAE 041548
FLSTAE
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
1148 AM EDT MON APR 4 2016

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
 
  Flint River at Bainbridge (US 27) affecting Decatur 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.

&&

GAC087-051548-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0045.160408T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BGEG1.1.ER.160408T0000Z.160409T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1148 AM EDT MON APR 4 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Flint River at Bainbridge (US 27).
* From Thursday evening, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:45 AM Monday the stage was 22.7 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast: Rise above flood stage by Thursday evening and continue 
  to rise to near 25.8 feet by early Saturday morning.


&&

LAT...LON 3108 8454 3093 8459 3083 8471 3077 8467 3092 8453 3108 8449


$$
436 
WGUS82 KTAE 050142
FLSTAE
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
941 PM EDT MON APR 4 2016

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
 
  Flint River at Bainbridge (US 27) affecting Decatur 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.

&&

GAC087-060141-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0045.160408T1500Z-160409T0900Z/
/BGEG1.1.ER.160408T1500Z.160408T1800Z.160409T0300Z.NO/
941 PM EDT MON APR 4 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Flint River at Bainbridge (US 27).
* From Friday morning until further notice.
* At  8:45 PM Monday the stage was 22.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast: Rise above flood stage by late Friday morning and 
  continue to rise to near 25.1 feet by Friday early afternoon. The 
  river will fall below flood stage by Friday before midnight.


&&

LAT...LON 3108 8454 3093 8459 3083 8471 3077 8467 3092 8453 3108 8449


$$
177 
WGUS82 KTAE 051437
FLSTAE
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
1037 AM EDT TUE APR 5 2016

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
 
  Flint River at Bainbridge (US 27) affecting Decatur 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.

&&

GAC087-061437-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0045.160408T1200Z-160409T0600Z/
/BGEG1.1.ER.160408T1200Z.160408T1800Z.160409T0000Z.NO/
1037 AM EDT TUE APR 5 2016

The Flood Warning continues for the Flint River at Bainbridge (US 27).
* From Friday morning, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  9:45 AM Tuesday the stage was 23.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast: Rise above flood stage by Friday morning and continue to 
  rise to near 25.1 feet by Friday afternoon. The river will 
  fall below flood stage by Friday evening.
* Impact: Minor lowland flooding begins. 


&&

LAT...LON 3108 8454 3093 8459 3083 8471 3077 8467 3092 8453 3108 8449


$$
741 
WGUS82 KTAE 060151
FLSTAE
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
951 PM EDT TUE APR 5 2016

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
  Flint River at Bainbridge (US 27) affecting Decatur 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.

&&

GAC087-070151-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0045.160408T1200Z-160409T0600Z/
/BGEG1.1.ER.160408T1200Z.160408T1800Z.160409T0000Z.NO/
951 PM EDT TUE APR 5 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Flint River at Bainbridge (US 27).
* From Friday morning, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8:45 PM Tuesday the stage was 23.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast: Rise above flood stage by Friday morning and continue to 
  rise to near 25.1 feet by Friday early afternoon. The river will 
  fall below flood stage by Friday evening.


&&

LAT...LON 3108 8454 3093 8459 3083 8471 3077 8467 3092 8453 3108 8449


$$
194 
WGUS82 KTAE 061355
FLSTAE
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
955 AM EDT WED APR 6 2016

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
  Flint River at Bainbridge (US 27) affecting Decatur 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.

&&

GAC087-071355-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0045.160408T1200Z-160409T0600Z/
/BGEG1.1.ER.160408T1200Z.160408T1800Z.160409T0000Z.NO/
955 AM EDT WED APR 6 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Flint River at Bainbridge (US 27).
* From Friday morning until late Friday night.
* At  8:45 AM Wednesday the stage was 23.1 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast: Rise above flood stage by Friday morning and continue to 
  rise to near 25.1 feet by Friday early afternoon. The river will 
  fall below flood stage late Friday night.


&&

LAT...LON 3108 8454 3093 8459 3083 8471 3077 8467 3092 8453 3108 8449


$$
450 
WGUS82 KTAE 070133
FLSTAE
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
933 PM EDT WED APR 6 2016

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
 
  Flint River at Bainbridge (US 27) affecting Decatur 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.

&&

GAC087-080133-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0045.160408T1800Z-160409T0900Z/
/BGEG1.1.ER.160408T1800Z.160409T0000Z.160409T0300Z.NO/
933 PM EDT WED APR 6 2016

...Flood Warning extended until late Friday night...The Flood Warning
continues for
  the Flint River at Bainbridge (US 27).
* From Friday afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8:45 PM Wednesday the stage was 23.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast: Rise above flood stage by Friday early afternoon and 
  continue to rise to near 25.1 feet by Friday evening. The river 
  will fall below flood stage by Friday before midnight.

&&

LAT...LON 3108 8454 3093 8459 3083 8471 3077 8467 3092 8453 3108 8449


$$
257 
WGUS82 KTAE 071435
FLSTAE
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
1035 AM EDT THU APR 7 2016

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Georgia...
 
  Flint River at Bainbridge (US 27) affecting Decatur 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.

&&

GAC087-071505-
/O.CAN.KTAE.FL.W.0045.000000T0000Z-160409T0900Z/
/BGEG1.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1035 AM EDT THU APR 7 2016

The Flood Warning is cancelled for the Flint River at Bainbridge (US 27).
* At  9:45 AM Thursday the stage was 23.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast: The river will crest below flood stage at 24.6 feet 
  tomorrow evening.

&&

LAT...LON 3108 8454 3093 8459 3083 8471 3077 8467 3092 8453 3108 8449


$$

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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.