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River Flood Warning 53, NWS Tallahassee, FL
NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this river flood warning at Dec 3, 2018, 10:04 AM EST for Leon County, Liberty County, Wakulla County, Florida. It took effect at Dec 3, 2018, 11:37 AM EST. It was in force for 58 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 3, 2018, 10:04 AM EST (15:04 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 3, 2018, 11:37 AM EST
- Expired
- Dec 5, 2018, 9:49 PM EST
- In force
- 58 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Tallahassee, FL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Leon County, FL, Liberty County, FL, Wakulla County, FL
The radar
The Tallahassee radar (KTLH), 35 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:06 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The river
Written for the forecast point Ochlockonee River near Bloxham (SR 20) (BLXF1).
- Action stage
- 16 ft
- Minor stage
- 20 ft
- Moderate stage
- 23 ft
- Major stage
- 27 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02330000, 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.
355 WGUS42 KTAE 031504 FLWTAE FLOOD WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL 1004 AM EST Mon Dec 3 2018 ...The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Florida... Ochlockonee River near Bloxham (SR 20) affecting Leon...Liberty and Wakulla 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. && FLC073-077-129-041504- /O.NEW.KTAE.FL.W.0053.181203T2136Z-181207T1800Z/ /BLXF1.1.ER.181203T2136Z.181205T0600Z.181207T0600Z.NO/ 1004 AM EST Mon Dec 3 2018 The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a * Flood Warning for the Ochlockonee River near Bloxham (SR 20). * From this afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 9:15 AM Monday the stage was 19.2 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 20.0 feet. * Forecast: River will rise above flood stage by late this afternoon and continue to rise to near 20.9 feet by Wednesday morning. The river will fall below flood stage by early Friday morning. * Impact: At 20.0 feet: Water begins to flood the backyards of homes at the end of Crooked Road in Leon County. && LAT...LON 3039 8462 3028 8469 3021 8462 3018 8475 3030 8478 3039 8470 $$
6 follow-up statements
141 WGUS82 KTAE 031638 FLSTAE FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL 1138 AM EST Mon Dec 3 2018 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Ochlockonee River near Bloxham (SR 20) affecting Leon...Liberty and Wakulla Counties PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... All persons with interest along the river should monitor the latest forecasts, and be prepared to take necessary precautions to protect life and property. Do not drive cars through flooded areas. If you see flood waters: Turn around. Don't drown. For graphical hydrologic information, please go to weather.gov and click on your state. Select Rivers and Lakes AHPS under current conditions and click on your river point. && FLC073-077-129-041638- /O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0053.181203T1637Z-181207T1200Z/ /BLXF1.1.ER.181203T1542Z.181204T0000Z.181207T0000Z.NO/ 1138 AM EST Mon Dec 3 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Ochlockonee River near Bloxham (SR 20). * From this morning, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 11:15 AM Monday the stage was 20.1 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 20.0 feet. * Forecast: The river will continue rising to near 21.3 feet by tonight. * Impact: At 22.0 feet: Water begins to affect more homes along all of Crooked Road in Leon County. && LAT...LON 3039 8462 3028 8469 3021 8462 3018 8475 3030 8478 3039 8470 $$
070 WGUS82 KTAE 040234 FLSTAE FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL 934 PM EST Mon Dec 3 2018 ...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 Havana (US 27) affecting Gadsden and Leon Counties Ochlockonee River near Bloxham (SR 20) affecting Leon...Liberty and Wakulla Counties Aucilla River at Lamont (US 27) affecting Jefferson...Madison and Taylor Counties Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd) affecting Brooks and Lowndes Counties ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Ochlockonee River near Concord (CR 12) 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. && GAC131-275-050234- /O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0045.000000T0000Z-181208T0900Z/ /TMLG1.1.ER.181202T2200Z.181205T1200Z.181207T2100Z.NO/ 934 PM EST Mon Dec 3 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Ochlockonee River near Thomasville (US 84). * Until late Friday night. * At 8:45 PM Monday the stage was 16.4 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 15.0 feet. * Forecast: The river will continue rising to near 17.4 feet by Wednesday early afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage Friday afternoon. * Impact: At 18.0 feet: Access to structures at the end of Lewis Land in Grady County becomes restricted above this level. At Dickey Ferry, water begins to approach homes near the river. && LAT...LON 3104 8388 3092 8394 3068 8422 3069 8432 3091 8406 3104 8396 $$ FLC039-073-050233- /O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CONF1.2.ER.181203T0413Z.181204T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 934 PM EST Mon Dec 3 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Ochlockonee River near Concord (CR 12). * Until further notice. * At 9:00 PM Monday the stage was 38.6 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 36.0 feet. * Forecast: The river will continue to fall to a stage of 38.1 feet by Wednesday morning. * Impact: At 38.5 feet: County highway 12 may become closed to vehicular traffic. && LAT...LON 3068 8422 3056 8436 3058 8439 3064 8433 3069 8432 $$ FLC039-073-050233- /O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0052.181204T1600Z-000000T0000Z/ /HVNF1.1.ER.181204T1600Z.181207T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 934 PM EST Mon Dec 3 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Ochlockonee River near Havana (US 27). * From Tuesday morning, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 9:15 PM Monday the stage was 23.9 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 26.0 feet. * Forecast: The river will rise above flood stage by tomorrow late morning and continue to rise to near 28.3 feet by Friday evening. * Impact: At 28.0 feet: Water spreads out acrss the flood plain on both banks of the river further inundating wooded areas. The boat ramp at Iron Bridge Road (CR-153) in Gadsden County is flooded. && LAT...LON 3056 8436 3047 8438 3043 8447 3047 8448 3049 8443 3058 8439 $$ FLC073-077-129-050233- /O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-181207T0600Z/ /BLXF1.1.ER.181203T1542Z.181205T0000Z.181206T1800Z.NO/ 934 PM EST Mon Dec 3 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Ochlockonee River near Bloxham (SR 20). * Until late Thursday night. * At 8:15 PM Monday the stage was 20.8 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 20.0 feet. * Forecast: The river will continue rising to near 21.0 feet by tomorrow evening. The river will fall below flood stage Thursday early afternoon. * Impact: At 22.0 feet: Water begins to affect more homes along all of Crooked Road in Leon County. && LAT...LON 3039 8462 3028 8469 3021 8462 3018 8475 3030 8478 3039 8470 $$ FLC065-079-123-050233- /O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0051.181206T0300Z-181208T1500Z/ /LAMF1.1.ER.181206T0300Z.181207T0000Z.181208T0300Z.NO/ 934 PM EST Mon Dec 3 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Aucilla River at Lamont (US 27). * From Wednesday evening, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8:30 PM Monday the stage was 51.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 53.0 feet. * Forecast: The river will rise above flood stage by Wednesday before midnight and continue to rise to near 53.3 feet by Thursday evening. The river will fall below flood stage by Friday before midnight. * Impact: At 53.0 feet: Minor lowland flooding begins. && LAT...LON 3047 8369 3031 8377 3009 8396 3013 8404 3032 8388 3047 8378 $$ GAC027-185-050233- /O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-181209T0000Z/ /VDSG1.1.ER.181203T1315Z.181205T0000Z.181208T1200Z.NO/ 934 PM EST Mon Dec 3 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd). * Until Saturday evening. * At 8:30 PM Monday the stage was 136.9 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 135.0 feet. * Impact: Minor flooding begins. Langdale Park floods. && LAT...LON 3100 8319 3079 8335 3084 8346 3103 8330 $$
075 WGUS82 KTAE 041450 FLSTAE FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL 950 AM EST Tue Dec 4 2018 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Ochlockonee River near Bloxham (SR 20) affecting Leon...Liberty and Wakulla 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. && FLC073-077-129-051449- /O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BLXF1.1.ER.181203T1542Z.181205T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 950 AM EST Tue Dec 4 2018 ...Flood Warning extended until further notice...The Flood Warning continues for the Ochlockonee River near Bloxham (SR 20). * Until further notice. * At 9:15 AM Tuesday the stage was 20.7 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 20.0 feet. * Forecast: The river will continue rising to near 20.9 feet by tomorrow morning then begin falling. * Impact: At 20.0 feet: Water begins to flood the backyards of homes at the end of Crooked Road in Leon County. && LAT...LON 3039 8462 3028 8469 3021 8462 3018 8475 3030 8478 3039 8470 $$
530 WGUS82 KTAE 050139 FLSTAE FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL 839 PM EST Tue Dec 4 2018 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Georgia... Ochlockonee River near Bloxham (SR 20) affecting Leon...Liberty and Wakulla Counties Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd) affecting Brooks and Lowndes Counties Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84) affecting Brooks and Lowndes Counties Withlacoochee River near Pinetta (CR 150) affecting Madison County ...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 Concord (CR 12) affecting Gadsden and Leon Counties Ochlockonee River near Havana (US 27) affecting Gadsden and Leon Counties Aucilla River at Lamont (US 27) affecting Jefferson...Madison and Taylor 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. && GAC131-275-060138- /O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0045.000000T0000Z-181208T1400Z/ /TMLG1.1.ER.181202T2200Z.181205T1800Z.181208T0200Z.NO/ 839 PM EST Tue Dec 4 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Ochlockonee River near Thomasville (US 84). * Until Saturday morning. * At 7:45 PM Tuesday the stage was 17.4 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 15.0 feet. * Forecast: The river will continue rising to near 17.7 feet by tomorrow early afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage Friday before midnight. * Impact: At 18.0 feet: Access to structures at the end of Lewis Land in Grady County becomes restricted above this level. At Dickey Ferry, water begins to approach homes near the river. && LAT...LON 3104 8388 3092 8394 3068 8422 3069 8432 3091 8406 3104 8396 $$ FLC039-073-060138- /O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CONF1.2.ER.181203T0413Z.181205T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 839 PM EST Tue Dec 4 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Ochlockonee River near Concord (CR 12). * Until further notice. * At 8:00 PM Tuesday the stage was 39.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 36.0 feet. * Forecast: The river will continue rising to near 39.1 feet by after midnight tomorrow then begin falling. * Impact: At 38.5 feet: County highway 12 may become closed to vehicular traffic. && LAT...LON 3068 8422 3056 8436 3058 8439 3064 8433 3069 8432 $$ FLC039-073-060138- /O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0052.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HVNF1.1.ER.181204T0948Z.181206T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 839 PM EST Tue Dec 4 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Ochlockonee River near Havana (US 27). * Until further notice. * At 8:15 PM Tuesday the stage was 27.2 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 26.0 feet. * Forecast: The river will continue rising to near 28.7 feet by Thursday early afternoon then begin falling. * Impact: At 28.0 feet: Water spreads out acrss the flood plain on both banks of the river further inundating wooded areas. The boat ramp at Iron Bridge Road (CR-153) in Gadsden County is flooded. && LAT...LON 3056 8436 3047 8438 3043 8447 3047 8448 3049 8443 3058 8439 $$ FLC073-077-129-060138- /O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-181209T2100Z/ /BLXF1.1.ER.181203T1542Z.181204T0600Z.181209T0900Z.NO/ 839 PM EST Tue Dec 4 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Ochlockonee River near Bloxham (SR 20). * Until Sunday afternoon. * At 8:15 PM Tuesday the stage was 20.1 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 20.0 feet. * Forecast: The river will continue rising to near 20.5 feet by tomorrow early afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage Sunday morning. * Impact: At 20.0 feet: Water begins to flood the backyards of homes at the end of Crooked Road in Leon County. && LAT...LON 3039 8462 3028 8469 3021 8462 3018 8475 3030 8478 3039 8470 $$ FLC065-079-123-060138- /O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0051.181207T0000Z-181208T0000Z/ /LAMF1.1.ER.181207T0000Z.181207T0000Z.181207T1200Z.NO/ 839 PM EST Tue Dec 4 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Aucilla River at Lamont (US 27). * From Thursday evening, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:30 PM Tuesday the stage was 51.7 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 53.0 feet. * Forecast: The river is expected to rise to near flood stage Thursday evening. * Impact: At 53.0 feet: Minor lowland flooding begins. && LAT...LON 3047 8369 3031 8377 3009 8396 3013 8404 3032 8388 3047 8378 $$ GAC027-185-060138- /O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-181209T0800Z/ /VDSG1.1.ER.181203T1315Z.181205T0600Z.181208T2000Z.NO/ 839 PM EST Tue Dec 4 2018 ...Flood Warning extended until late Saturday night...The Flood Warning continues for the Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd). * Until late Saturday night. * At 7:30 PM Tuesday the stage was 138.3 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 135.0 feet. * Impact: At 140.0 feet: Highway 122 east flooded near bridge. Water intrudes into backyards along Winding Way, Park Lane, and Meadowbrook Drive. && LAT...LON 3100 8319 3079 8335 3084 8346 3103 8330 $$ GAC027-185-060138- /O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0057.181205T2200Z-000000T0000Z/ /QUTG1.1.ER.181205T2200Z.181208T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 839 PM EST Tue Dec 4 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84). * From Wednesday afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8:00 PM Tuesday the stage was 103.1 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 104.0 feet. * Forecast: Rise above flood stage by tomorrow afternoon and continue to rise to near 108.2 feet by early Saturday morning. * Impact: At 106.0 feet: In Lowndes County, the boat ramp at the Clyattville Nankin road is flooded. && LAT...LON 3079 8335 3073 8341 3063 8322 3064 8342 3074 8355 3084 8346 $$ FLC079-060138- /O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0059.181207T2100Z-000000T0000Z/ /PINF1.1.ER.181207T2100Z.181210T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 839 PM EST Tue Dec 4 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Withlacoochee River near Pinetta (CR 150). * From Friday afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8:00 PM Tuesday the stage was 66.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 73.0 feet. * Forecast: Rise above flood stage by Friday afternoon and continue to rise to near 76.5 feet by Sunday evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter. * Impact: At 76.0 feet: Several roads near the river in Madison County become impassable. && LAT...LON 3063 8322 3047 8320 3042 8316 3037 8320 3046 8329 3064 8342 $$
428 WGUS82 KTAE 051500 FLSTAE FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL 1000 AM EST Wed Dec 5 2018 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Ochlockonee River near Concord (CR 12) affecting Gadsden and Leon Counties Ochlockonee River near Havana (US 27) affecting Gadsden and Leon Counties Ochlockonee River near Bloxham (SR 20) affecting Leon...Liberty and Wakulla Counties PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... All persons with interest along the river should monitor the latest forecasts, and be prepared to take necessary precautions to protect life and property. Do not drive cars through flooded areas. If you see flood waters: Turn around. Don't drown. For graphical hydrologic information, please go to weather.gov and click on your state. Select Rivers and Lakes AHPS under current conditions and click on your river point. && FLC039-073-061500- /O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CONF1.2.ER.181203T0413Z.181206T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1000 AM EST Wed Dec 5 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Ochlockonee River near Concord (CR 12). * Until further notice. * At 9:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 39.3 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 36.0 feet. * Forecast: The river will continue rising to near 39.6 feet by this evening then begin falling. * Impact: At 38.5 feet: County highway 12 may become closed to vehicular traffic. && LAT...LON 3068 8422 3056 8436 3058 8439 3064 8433 3069 8432 $$ FLC039-073-061500- /O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0052.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HVNF1.1.ER.181204T0948Z.181206T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1000 AM EST Wed Dec 5 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Ochlockonee River near Havana (US 27). * Until further notice. * At 9:15 AM Wednesday the stage was 27.5 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 26.0 feet. * Forecast: The river will continue rising to near 28.8 feet by tomorrow evening then begin falling. * Impact: At 28.0 feet: Water spreads out acrss the flood plain on both banks of the river further inundating wooded areas. The boat ramp at Iron Bridge Road (CR-153) in Gadsden County is flooded. && LAT...LON 3056 8436 3047 8438 3043 8447 3047 8448 3049 8443 3058 8439 $$ FLC073-077-129-061500- /O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-181209T0300Z/ /BLXF1.1.ER.181203T1542Z.181204T0600Z.181208T1500Z.NO/ 1000 AM EST Wed Dec 5 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Ochlockonee River near Bloxham (SR 20). * Until Saturday evening. * At 9:15 AM Wednesday the stage was 19.7 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 20.0 feet. * Forecast: Rise above flood stage by tonight and continue to rise to near 20.2 feet by Friday evening. * Impact: At 20.0 feet: Water begins to flood the backyards of homes at the end of Crooked Road in Leon County. && LAT...LON 3039 8462 3028 8469 3021 8462 3018 8475 3030 8478 3039 8470 $$
675 WGUS82 KTAE 060249 FLSTAE FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL 949 PM EST Wed Dec 5 2018 ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Florida... Ochlockonee River near Bloxham (SR 20) affecting Leon...Liberty and Wakulla 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. && FLC073-077-129-060319- /O.CAN.KTAE.FL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-181209T0300Z/ /BLXF1.1.ER.181203T1542Z.181204T0600Z.181205T0430Z.NO/ 949 PM EST Wed Dec 5 2018 The Flood Warning is cancelled for the Ochlockonee River near Bloxham (SR 20). * At 9:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 18.8 feet. * Fell below flood stage at 11:30 PM Tuesday. * Flood stage is 20.0 feet. * Forecast: The river will continue to fall to 19.0 feet by Friday morning. * Impact: At 19.0 feet: The parking and the boat ramp at the fish camp in Liberty County will be affected by high water. && LAT...LON 3039 8462 3028 8469 3021 8462 3018 8475 3030 8478 3039 8470 $$
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 3, 6:23 AM EST, 3 hours 41 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Dec 3, 6:23 AM EST, 3 hours 41 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
623 AM EST Mon Dec 3 2018
.AVIATION...
[Through 12Z Tuesday]
CIGS seem to be steady at VFR except for TLH which has temporarily
dropped to 900ft and will hold a TEMPO group for the next hour for
that. Scattered showers are moving across the terminals currently
with additional thunderstorms possible this afternoon as a cold
front moves through. Otherwise, winds will be light outside of any
thunderstorms.
&&
.PREV DISCUSSION [236 AM EST]...
.NEAR TERM [Through Today]...
The main concern today remains flash flooding from persistent storms
along/ahead of the stalled frontal boundary, which will finally start
to exit the area today. Midnight to midnight 24-hour rainfall totals
for Sunday are at least 1-3" for areas along and north of a line
from Shell Point, FL to Madison, FL, with swaths of 4-6" from Port
St. Joe, FL to Valdosta GA and Blakely, GA to Ft. Early, GA. Another
widespread 1-2" will be possible through this evening with isolated
higher amounts. Soil across the area is already saturated or even
supersaturated at this point, so a flash flood watch remains in
effect through 7 PM ET tonight for the area that have received the
highest totals this weekend.
Clearly the environment is not lacking in moisture and this moisture-
rich environment will continue to support moderate instability today
(MLCAPE around 1000-1500 J/kg). Additionally, the southern stream
jet will be over the southeastern U.S., which will continue the
moderate deep layer (0-6km) shear of around 40-50 kts over the
area. This means a few of the storms today could be strong to
severe. SPC has portions of the area in a marginal risk for severe
thunderstorms.
.SHORT TERM [Tonight Through Wednesday Night]...
By the start of the tonight period, the cold front that has been
lingering and producing continuous rainfall should be into the Big
Bend counties. With the push of an upper jet streak, that front
should continue to move south with northerly winds filtering in
behind it. Clouds will slowly clear behind it with a refreshing
break from the unseasonably high temps and dew points. Lows
tonight should fall into the lower 40s in the north and lower 50s
to the south.
Strong cold advection returns on Tuesday as high pressure builds in
from the north. This high slowly shifts east and should be centered
almost directly over us on Wednesday night. Meanwhile, zonal flow
aloft remains as multiple waves pass well to the north. Skies should
be mostly clear through Wed night with highs Tue in the mid 50s to
the north and mid 60s to the south and continuing to drop with highs
Wed in the lower to mid 50s. Lows Tue night range from near freezing
in SE AL to around 40 in the south with freezing temps returning Wed
night for the whole area outside of the immediate coastal areas.
.LONG TERM [Thursday Through Monday]...
Surface high pressure continues to shifts east on Thursday with
winds starting to turn more northeasterly. A weak mid level ridge
starts to build in response to a deepening upper trough over the
desert southwest. Temps will start to warm with highs Thu in the
mid to upper 50s and and lower to mid 60s on Friday. Thurs night
lows rise into the mid to upper 40s.
A surface low forms in Texas on Friday in response to the deepening
upper trough and will start to overspread clouds from west to east,
warming lows Fri night into the mid to upper 40s. There remains
quite a bit of timing differences as we head into the weekend which
will have a major influence on temps that are currently forecast.
ECMWF is about 12 hours faster on the start of rainfall with the
surface low moving south of the area with the GFS slower and moving
the low over SE AL/SW GA. Overall, looks for a pretty rainy Saturday
although timing could still change.
.MARINE...
Winds will generally remain elevated through the next
7 days with winds around 10 to 15 knots. Occasional gusts to 20
knots are possible but widespread Small Craft Advisory criteria
conditions are not expected. Seas will remain near 2 to 4 feet.
Showers and thunderstorms continue today and gradually taper off
west to east tonight with a dry week ahead.
.FIRE WEATHER...
Aside from low dispersions today and in the eastern Big Bend
tomorrow, no hazardous fire weather conditions are not forecast
for the next several days.
.HYDROLOGY...
A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for parts of southwest GA,
the Florida Panhandle and the Big Bend. 3 to 5 inches of rain
have already fallen over much of the watch area with isolated
amounts as high as 6 to 7 inches. Additional rainfall amounts of 1
to 2 inches are possible across the Florida Panhandle, Big Bend
and southwest Georgia today. Isolated higher amounts are possible.
This amount of rainfall could cause flash flooding issues and
many area rivers and streams will continue to rise. Even areas
outside of the watch, especially to the west, will continue to see
River Flooding over the next few days.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is requested. Spotters should safely report
significant weather conditions and/or damage by calling the office or
tweeting us @NWSTallahassee.
&&
.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Tallahassee 72 47 62 37 54 / 80 20 0 0 0
Panama City 69 48 60 39 54 / 80 10 0 0 0
Dothan 68 42 57 34 51 / 30 10 0 0 0
Albany 68 44 58 35 52 / 40 10 0 0 0
Valdosta 71 47 61 37 53 / 80 20 0 0 0
Cross City 76 54 67 40 57 / 60 40 0 0 0
Apalachicola 73 49 63 39 56 / 60 20 0 0 0
&&
.TAE WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
FL...Flash Flood Watch through this evening for Calhoun-Coastal Bay-
Coastal Franklin-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Jefferson-Coastal
Wakulla-Gadsden-Inland Bay-Inland Franklin-Inland Gulf-
Inland Jefferson-Inland Wakulla-Jackson-Leon-Liberty-
Madison-Washington.
High Rip Current Risk through this evening for Coastal Bay-
Coastal Franklin-Coastal Gulf-South Walton.
GA...Flash Flood Watch through this evening for Ben Hill-Berrien-
Brooks-Colquitt-Cook-Decatur-Grady-Irwin-Lanier-Lowndes-
Mitchell-Seminole-Thomas-Tift-Turner-Worth.
AL...None.
GM...None.
&&
NEAR TERM...Nguyen
SHORT TERM...LN
LONG TERM...LN
AVIATION...LN
MARINE...LN
FIRE WEATHER...Nguyen
HYDROLOGY...LNIn the hours before
Special weather statement, Dec 3, 4:57 AM EST, 5 hours 7 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
457 AM EST MON DEC 3 2018
FLZ028-029-128-031045-
Inland Taylor FL-Coastal Taylor FL-Lafayette FL-
457 AM EST MON DEC 3 2018
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHWESTERN LAFAYETTE AND
SOUTHEASTERN TAYLOR COUNTIES UNTIL 545 AM EST...
At 457 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles north of Steinhatchee, moving northeast at 25 mph.
Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Salem, Carbur, Cooks Hammock and Howell Place.
LAT...LON 2992 8312 2982 8329 2982 8332 2980 8332
2972 8345 2981 8355 3010 8335
TIME...MOT...LOC 0957Z 223DEG 21KT 2983 8345
11-NGUYENSpecial weather statement, Dec 3, 5:20 AM EST, 4 hours 44 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
520 AM EST MON DEC 3 2018
FLZ029-031100-
Lafayette FL-
520 AM EST MON DEC 3 2018
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHERN LAFAYETTE COUNTY UNTIL
600 AM EST...
At 520 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles south of Mayo, moving northeast at 30 mph.
Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Alton, Grady and Cooks Hammock.
LAT...LON 2985 8324 2994 8330 3009 8309 3008 8307
3007 8307 3005 8303 3001 8300 3001 8298
3000 8297 2996 8295 2996 8293 2995 8292
2994 8292
TIME...MOT...LOC 1020Z 239DEG 25KT 2991 8323
11-NGUYENSpecial weather statement, Dec 3, 6:47 AM EST, 3 hours 17 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
647 AM EST MON DEC 3 2018
FLZ029-031230-
Lafayette FL-
647 AM EST MON DEC 3 2018
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHERN LAFAYETTE COUNTY UNTIL
730 AM EST...
At 647 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles southwest of Mayo, moving northeast at 40 mph.
Wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Mayo, Cooks Hammock, San Pedro Junction, Alton and Grady.
LAT...LON 2992 8293 2982 8330 2987 8335 2989 8335
2989 8337 2993 8337 3011 8314 3010 8313
3010 8312 3009 8311 3008 8307 3007 8307
3005 8303 3001 8300 2999 8296 2996 8295
2996 8293 2993 8292
TIME...MOT...LOC 1147Z 236DEG 34KT 2989 8328
11-NGUYENThe office that day
Everything else NWS Tallahassee, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 7:01 PM EST | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 29 min | |
| Dec 2, 9:10 PM EST | River Flood Warning | TAE | Calhoun, Franklin, Gulf, Liberty | 45 days |
| Dec 2, 9:40 PM EST | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 50 min | |
| Dec 2, 9:54 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Gulf | 51 min |
| Dec 3, 12:11 AM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | TAE | Leon | 3 hr |
| Dec 3, 1:38 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Liberty | 37 min |
| Dec 3, 1:53 AM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | TAE | Bay, Gulf, Liberty | 2 hr |
| Dec 3, 2:33 AM EST | Rip Current Statement | TAE | Bay, Franklin, Gulf, Walton | 19 hr |
| Dec 3, 2:38 AM EST | Tornado Warning | TAE | Madison | 37 min |
| Dec 3, 4:34 AM EST | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 116 min | |
| Dec 3, 4:57 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Lafayette | 48 min |
| Dec 3, 5:07 AM EST | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 113 min | |
| Dec 3, 5:20 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Lafayette | 40 min |
| Dec 3, 5:46 AM EST | Tornado Warning | TAE | Lafayette | 14 min |
| Dec 3, 6:47 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Lafayette | 43 min |
| Dec 3, 6:55 AM EST | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 65 min | |
| Dec 3, 7:09 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Lafayette, Taylor | 51 min |
| Dec 3, 7:54 AM EST | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 81 min | |
| Dec 3, 8:20 AM EST | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 55 min | |
| Dec 3, 9:14 AM EST | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 61 min | |
| Dec 3, 9:35 AM EST | River Flood Warning | TAE | Jefferson, Madison, Taylor | 48 hr |
| Dec 3, 9:35 AM EST | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 55 min | |
| Dec 3, 10:03 AM EST | River Flood Warning | TAE | Gadsden, Leon | 7 days |
| Dec 3, 10:05 AM EST | River Flood Warning | TAE | Holmes, Washington | 23 hr |
| Dec 3, 10:14 AM EST | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 61 min | |
| Dec 3, 10:39 AM EST | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 66 min | |
| Dec 3, 11:19 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Franklin | 41 min |
| Dec 3, 11:22 AM EST | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 68 min | |
| Dec 3, 11:39 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Franklin | 51 min |
| Dec 3, 12:29 PM EST | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 61 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.