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River Flood Warning 32, NWS Tallahassee, FL

March 4, 2020Decatur County, Georgia

NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this river flood warning at Mar 4, 2020, 9:37 PM EST for Decatur County, Georgia. It took effect at Mar 6, 2020, 7:00 PM EST. It was in force for 9 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Mar 4, 2020, 9:37 PM EST (02:37 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 6, 2020, 7:00 PM EST
Expired
Mar 15, 2020, 8:58 PM EDT
In force
9 days
Issued by
NWS Tallahassee, FL
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Moderate

County Decatur County, GA

The radar

The Tallahassee radar (KTLH), 66 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:40 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 Flint River (GA) at Bainbridge (US 27) (BGEG1).

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.

009 
WGUS42 KTAE 050237
FLWTAE
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
937 PM EST Wed Mar 4 2020

...The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a Flood 
Warning 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.

&&

GAC087-060236-
/O.NEW.KTAE.FL.W.0032.200307T0800Z-000000T0000Z/
/BGEG1.2.ER.200307T0800Z.200309T2300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
937 PM EST Wed Mar 4 2020

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  the Flint River at Bainbridge (US 27).
* From late Friday night, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8:45 PM Wednesday the stage was 22.7 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast: Rise above flood stage by Saturday morning and continue 
  to rise to near 30.7 feet by Monday evening. Additional rises are 
  possible thereafter.
* Impact: At 30.5 feet: The Elberta Crate Company Lumber Yard will 
  begin to flood. These impacts can increase in severity based on the
  levels in Big Slough and Twin Lakes. 

&&

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


$$
24 follow-up statements
017 
WGUS82 KTAE 051455
FLSTAE
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
955 AM EST Thu Mar 5 2020

...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.

&&

GAC087-061454-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0032.200307T0515Z-000000T0000Z/
/BGEG1.2.ER.200307T0515Z.200309T2300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
955 AM EST Thu Mar 5 2020

The Flood Warning continues for the Flint River at Bainbridge (US 27).
* From late Friday night, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8:45 AM Thursday the stage was 22.7 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast: Rise above flood stage late Friday night and 
  continue to rise to near 31.9 feet by early Tuesday morning.
* Impact: At 31.5 feet: Elberta Crate Company will begin to sustain 
  moderate damage. These impacts can increase in severity based on 
  the levels in Big Slough and Twin Lakes. 

&&

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


$$
893 
WGUS82 KTAE 052034
FLSTAE
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
334 PM EST Thu Mar 5 2020

...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.

&&

GAC087-062033-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0032.200307T0336Z-000000T0000Z/
/BGEG1.2.ER.200307T0336Z.200309T2300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
334 PM EST Thu Mar 5 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Flint River at Bainbridge (US 27).
* From Friday evening, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  2:45 PM Thursday the stage was 22.9 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast: Rise above flood stage by Friday evening and 
  continue to rise to near 32.2 feet by Monday evening.
* Impact: At 31.5 feet: Elberta Crate Company will begin to sustain 
  moderate damage. These impacts can increase in severity based on 
  the levels in Big Slough and Twin Lakes. 

&&

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


$$
265 
WGUS82 KTAE 060223
FLSTAE
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
923 PM EST Thu Mar 5 2020

...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.

&&

GAC087-070223-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0032.200307T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BGEG1.2.ER.200307T0000Z.200309T2300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
923 PM EST Thu Mar 5 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Flint River at Bainbridge (US 27).
* From Friday evening, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8:45 PM Thursday the stage was 23.1 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast: Rise above flood stage by tomorrow evening and continue 
  to rise to near 33.6 feet by Monday evening.
* Impact: At 34.0 feet: On the east bank of the river, north of Forest
  Lane, East River Road (SR-311) will begin to flood. The road 
  becomes impassible above this level. Significant flooding occurs at
  Elberta Crate at this level. Water begins to flood homes near the 
  600 block of Newton Road. These impacts can increase in severity 
  based on the levels in Big Slough and Twin Lakes. 

&&

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


$$
053 
WGUS82 KTAE 061502
FLSTAE
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
1002 AM EST Fri Mar 6 2020

...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.

&&

GAC087-071502-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0032.200307T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BGEG1.2.ER.200307T0000Z.200309T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1002 AM EST Fri Mar 6 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Flint River at Bainbridge (US 27).
* From this evening, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8:45 AM Friday the stage was 23.9 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast: Rise above flood stage by this evening and continue to 
  rise to near 32.5 feet by Monday early afternoon.
* Impact: At 33.0 feet: Water will approach a home in the 1900 block 
  of East River Road. The Driveway for the skating rink and adjacent 
  hotel near West Shotwell Street will flood at this level. These 
  impacts can increase in severity based on the levels in Big Slough 
  and Twin Lakes. 

&&

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


$$
707 
WGUS82 KTAE 070148
FLSTAE
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
848 PM EST Fri Mar 6 2020

...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.

&&

GAC087-080149-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BGEG1.2.ER.200307T0424Z.200309T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
848 PM EST Fri Mar 6 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Flint River at Bainbridge (US 27).
* Until further notice.
* At  7:45 PM Friday the stage was 24.8 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast: Rise above flood stage by tonight and continue to rise to
  near 32.7 feet by early Monday afternoon.
* Impact: At 33.0 feet: Water will approach a home in the 1900 block 
  of East River Road. The Driveway for the skating rink and adjacent 
  hotel near West Shotwell Street will flood at this level. These 
  impacts can increase in severity based on the levels in Big Slough 
  and Twin Lakes. 

&&

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


$$
820 
WGUS82 KTAE 071418
FLSTAE
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
918 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2020

...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.

&&

GAC087-081418-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BGEG1.2.ER.200307T0400Z.200309T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
918 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Flint River at Bainbridge (US 27).
* Until further notice.
* At  8:45 AM Saturday the stage was 25.9 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast: The river will continue rising to near 32.7 feet by 
  Monday early afternoon then begin falling.
* Impact: At 33.0 feet: Water will approach a home in the 1900 block 
  of East River Road. The Driveway for the skating rink and adjacent 
  hotel near West Shotwell Street will flood at this level. These 
  impacts can increase in severity based on the levels in Big Slough 
  and Twin Lakes. 

&&

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


$$
177 
WGUS82 KTAE 080224
FLSTAE
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
924 PM EST Sat Mar 7 2020

...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.

&&

GAC087-090225-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BGEG1.2.ER.200307T0400Z.200309T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
924 PM EST Sat Mar 7 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Flint River at Bainbridge (US 27).
* Until further notice.
* At  8:45 PM Saturday the stage was 27.1 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast: The river will continue rising to near 32.4 feet by 
  Monday early afternoon then begin falling.
* Impact: At 33.0 feet: Water will approach a home in the 1900 block 
  of East River Road. The Driveway for the skating rink and adjacent 
  hotel near West Shotwell Street will flood at this level. These 
  impacts can increase in severity based on the levels in Big Slough 
  and Twin Lakes. 

&&

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


$$
470 
WGUS82 KTAE 081435
FLSTAE
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
1035 AM EDT Sun Mar 8 2020

...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.

&&

GAC087-091435-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BGEG1.2.ER.200307T0400Z.200309T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1035 AM EDT Sun Mar 8 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Flint River at Bainbridge (US 27).
* Until further notice.
* At  9:45 AM Sunday the stage was 28.4 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast: The river will continue rising to near 30.7 feet by 
  tomorrow early afternoon then begin falling.
* Impact: At 30.5 feet: The Elberta Crate Company Lumber Yard will 
  begin to flood. These impacts can increase in severity based on the
  levels in Big Slough and Twin Lakes. 

&&

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


$$
082 
WGUS82 KTAE 090056
FLSTAE
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
856 PM EDT Sun Mar 8 2020

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
 
  Flint River at Albany affecting Dougherty County 
  Flint River at Newton (SR 37) affecting Baker and Mitchell Counties 
...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.

&&

GAC095-100055-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-200310T1708Z/
/ABNG1.2.ER.200305T2316Z.200307T0715Z.200310T0508Z.NO/
856 PM EDT Sun Mar 8 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Flint River at Albany.
* Until Tuesday afternoon.
* At  8:15 PM Sunday the stage was 29.1 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
* Forecast: The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  early Tuesday morning.
* Impact: At 29.0 feet: Flooding will begin in the lowest elevations 
  along Third Avenue, Highland Avenue, and Front Street.

&&

LAT...LON 3162 8403 3159 8406 3158 8413 3144 8412 3144 8418 3162 8418


$$

GAC007-205-100055-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-200314T0000Z/
/NEWG1.2.ER.200307T0039Z.200308T2330Z.200313T1200Z.NO/
856 PM EDT Sun Mar 8 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Flint River at Newton (SR 37).
* Until Friday evening.
* At  7:45 PM Sunday the stage was 32.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and forecast to continue.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Forecast: The river will continue rising to near 32.0 feet by 
  midnight tonight. The river will fall below flood stage Friday 
  morning.
* Impact: At 32.0 feet: Water up to 2 feet deep will surround the 
  courthouse in Newton and the adjacent old downtown area. 

&&

LAT...LON 3144 8412 3133 8420 3108 8449 3108 8454 3121 8449 3144 8418


$$

GAC087-100055-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BGEG1.2.ER.200307T0400Z.200310T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
856 PM EDT Sun Mar 8 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Flint River at Bainbridge (US 27).
* Until further notice.
* At  7:45 PM Sunday the stage was 29.1 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and will continue.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast: The river will continue rising to near 30.7 feet by 
  tomorrow evening then begin falling.
* Impact: At 30.5 feet: The Elberta Crate Company Lumber Yard will 
  begin to flood. These impacts can increase in severity based on the
  levels in Big Slough and Twin Lakes. 

&&

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


$$
728 
WGUS82 KTAE 091513
FLSTAE
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
1113 AM EDT Mon Mar 9 2020

...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.

&&

GAC087-101512-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BGEG1.2.ER.200307T0400Z.200310T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1113 AM EDT Mon Mar 9 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Flint River at Bainbridge (US 27).
* Until further notice.
* At 10:45 AM Monday the stage was 30.1 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast: The river will continue rising to near 30.3 feet by this 
  evening then begin falling.
* Impact: At 30.5 feet: The Elberta Crate Company Lumber Yard will 
  begin to flood. These impacts can increase in severity based on the
  levels in Big Slough and Twin Lakes. 

&&

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


$$
332 
WGUS82 KTAE 100058
FLSTAE
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
858 PM EDT Mon Mar 9 2020

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
 
  Flint River at Newton (SR 37) affecting Baker and Mitchell 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.

&&

GAC007-205-110057-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-200314T0300Z/
/NEWG1.2.ER.200307T0039Z.200309T0330Z.200313T1500Z.NO/
858 PM EDT Mon Mar 9 2020

...Flood Warning extended until Friday evening...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  the Flint River at Newton (SR 37).
* Until Friday evening.
* At  7:45 PM Monday the stage was 31.3 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Forecast: The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  late Friday morning.
* Impact: At 31.0 feet: Water will limit access to the old downtown 
  area of Newton. Several road closures are necessary east of Pine 
  Street. Two homes across from the courthouse will be surrounded by 
  water. 

&&

LAT...LON 3144 8412 3133 8420 3108 8449 3108 8454 3121 8449 3144 8418


$$
507 
WGUS82 KTAE 101406
FLSTAE
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
1006 AM EDT Tue Mar 10 2020

...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.

&&

GAC087-111405-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-200315T0448Z/
/BGEG1.2.ER.200307T0400Z.200310T1000Z.200314T1648Z.NO/
1006 AM EDT Tue Mar 10 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Flint River at Bainbridge (US 27).
* Until late Saturday night.
* At  9:45 AM Tuesday the stage was 30.4 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast: The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Saturday early afternoon.
* Impact: At 30.5 feet: The Elberta Crate Company Lumber Yard will 
  begin to flood. These impacts can increase in severity based on the
  levels in Big Slough and Twin Lakes. 

&&

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


$$
343 
WGUS82 KTAE 110103
FLSTAE
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
903 PM EDT Tue Mar 10 2020

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
 
  Flint River at Newton (SR 37) affecting Baker and Mitchell Counties 
  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.

&&

GAC007-205-120102-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-200314T0748Z/
/NEWG1.2.ER.200307T0039Z.200309T0330Z.200313T1948Z.NO/
903 PM EDT Tue Mar 10 2020

...Flood Warning extended until late Friday night...The Flood Warning
continues for
  the Flint River at Newton (SR 37).
* Until late Friday night.
* At  8:45 PM Tuesday the stage was 29.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Forecast: The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Friday afternoon.
* Impact: At 30.0 feet: Water will begin to flood several roads in the
  old downtown area of Newton on the west bank of the Flint River. 
  Roads flooded include Main Street, Sunset Avenue, and Broad Avenue 
  near the courthouse. These roads are also known as Old 91, Old 200,
  and Old 37, respectively. 

&&

LAT...LON 3144 8412 3133 8420 3108 8449 3108 8454 3121 8449 3144 8418


$$

GAC087-120102-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-200315T0224Z/
/BGEG1.2.ER.200307T0400Z.200310T1000Z.200314T1424Z.NO/
903 PM EDT Tue Mar 10 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Flint River at Bainbridge (US 27).
* Until Saturday evening.
* At  8:45 PM Tuesday the stage was 30.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast: The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  late Saturday morning.
* Impact: At 29.7 feet: Flood waters will reach the elevation of the 
  docks at the asphalt company and Flint River Grain Mill in the West
  Bainbridge area.

&&

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


$$
488 
WGUS82 KTAE 111337
FLSTAE
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
937 AM EDT Wed Mar 11 2020

...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.

&&

GAC087-121337-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-200315T0900Z/
/BGEG1.2.ER.200307T0400Z.200310T1000Z.200314T2100Z.NO/
937 AM EDT Wed Mar 11 2020

...Flood Warning extended until late Saturday night...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  the Flint River at Bainbridge (US 27).
* Until late Saturday night.
* At  8:45 AM Wednesday the stage was 29.6 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast: The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Saturday afternoon.
* Impact: At 29.7 feet: Flood waters will reach the elevation of the 
  docks at the asphalt company and Flint River Grain Mill in the West
  Bainbridge area.

&&

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


$$
502 
WGUS82 KTAE 120109
FLSTAE
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
909 PM EDT Wed Mar 11 2020

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
 
  Flint River at Newton (SR 37) affecting Baker and Mitchell Counties 
  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.

&&

GAC007-205-130108-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-200314T1520Z/
/NEWG1.2.ER.200307T0039Z.200309T0330Z.200314T0320Z.NO/
909 PM EDT Wed Mar 11 2020

...Flood Warning extended until Saturday morning...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  the Flint River at Newton (SR 37).
* Until Saturday morning.
* At  8:45 PM Wednesday the stage was 28.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Forecast: The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Friday before midnight.
* Impact: At 28.0 feet: In Newton, Water Street at Washington Avenue 
  begin to flood. Water approaches Riverside Drive. 

&&

LAT...LON 3144 8412 3133 8420 3108 8449 3108 8454 3121 8449 3144 8418


$$

GAC087-130108-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-200315T1312Z/
/BGEG1.2.ER.200307T0400Z.200310T1000Z.200315T0112Z.NO/
909 PM EDT Wed Mar 11 2020

...Flood Warning extended until Sunday morning...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  the Flint River at Bainbridge (US 27).
* Until Sunday morning.
* At  8:45 PM Wednesday the stage was 29.3 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast: The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Saturday before midnight.
* Impact: At 29.5 feet: Flood waters will begin to impact the back 
  yard and basement of homes in the Flint River Heights subdivision 
  on the west bank of the river. 

&&

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


$$
925 
WGUS82 KTAE 121441
FLSTAE
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
1041 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2020

...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.

&&

GAC087-131441-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-200315T2230Z/
/BGEG1.2.ER.200307T0400Z.200310T1000Z.200315T1030Z.NO/
1041 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2020

...Flood Warning extended until Sunday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for the Flint River at
Bainbridge (US 27).
* Until Sunday evening.
* At  9:45 AM Thursday the stage was 28.9 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast: The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Sunday morning.
* Impact: At 29.0 feet: Water will reach the Flint River RV Park, 
  isolating portions of the area. 

&&

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


$$
857 
WGUS82 KTAE 130048
FLSTAE
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
848 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2020

...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.

&&

GAC087-140047-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-200316T0130Z/
/BGEG1.2.ER.200307T0400Z.200310T1000Z.200315T1330Z.NO/
848 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2020

...Flood Warning extended until Sunday evening...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  the Flint River at Bainbridge (US 27).
* Until Sunday evening.
* At  7:45 PM Thursday the stage was 28.5 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast: The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  late Sunday morning.
* Impact: At 29.0 feet: Water will reach the Flint River RV Park, 
  isolating portions of the area. 

&&

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


$$
628 
WGUS82 KTAE 131348
FLSTAE
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
948 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2020

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
 
  Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84) affecting Brooks and 
  Lowndes Counties 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
  Flint River at Newton (SR 37) affecting Baker and Mitchell 
  Counties 
  Flint River at Bainbridge (US 27) affecting Decatur County 

.(write todays story here. This is open format. Discuss how much rain
fell and any interesting or useful information about how the river is
respondingupstream and downstream and information about other 
flooding in the basin.If no other flooding is expected downstream, 
that could be discussed as well.There are plenty of examples in NWSI 
10-923)

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.

&&

GAC007-205-141347-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-200314T1617Z/
/NEWG1.2.ER.200307T0039Z.200309T0330Z.200314T0417Z.NO/
948 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Flint River at Newton (SR 37).
* Until Saturday afternoon.
* At  8:45 AM Friday the stage was 25.1 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Impact: At 24.0 feet: Minor lowland flooding begins.

&&

LAT...LON 3144 8412 3133 8420 3108 8449 3108 8454 3121 8449 3144 8418


$$

GAC087-141347-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-200316T0130Z/
/BGEG1.2.ER.200307T0400Z.200310T1000Z.200315T1330Z.NO/
948 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Flint River at Bainbridge (US 27).
* Until Sunday evening.
* At  8:45 AM Friday the stage was 28.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast: The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  late Sunday morning.
* Impact: At 27.0 feet: Flooding begins to expand across the Boat 
  Basin area of the east bank of the river in Bainbridge. Many of the
  docks and parking areas near the Flint River begin to become 
  inaccessible above this level. North of Bainbridge, water will 
  cross Rivervale Drive, isolated several residences in the Rivervale
  Subdivision. 

&&

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


$$

GAC027-185-140109-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-200314T0109Z/
/QUTG1.1.ER.200311T1007Z.200312T0730Z.200313T1309Z.NO/
948 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2020

...Flood Warning extended until this evening...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  the Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84).
* Until this evening.
* At  9:00 AM Friday the stage was 104.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Nonflood flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 104.0 feet.
* Forecast: The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  late this morning.
* Impact: At 104.0 feet: In Lowndes County, Spook Bridge Lane begins 
  to flood.

&&

LAT...LON 3079 8335 3073 8341 3063 8322 3064 8342 3074 8355 3084 8346


$$
477 
WGUS82 KTAE 131357
FLSTAE
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
957 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2020

...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.

&&

GAC087-141356-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-200316T0130Z/
/BGEG1.2.ER.200307T0400Z.200310T1000Z.200315T1330Z.NO/
957 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Flint River at Bainbridge (US 27).
* Until Sunday evening.
* At  8:45 AM Friday the stage was 28.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast: The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  late Sunday morning.
* Impact: At 27.0 feet: Flooding begins to expand across the Boat 
  Basin area of the east bank of the river in Bainbridge. Many of the
  docks and parking areas near the Flint River begin to become 
  inaccessible above this level. North of Bainbridge, water will 
  cross Rivervale Drive, isolated several residences in the Rivervale
  Subdivision. 

&&

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


$$
459 
WGUS82 KTAE 140125
FLSTAE
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
925 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2020

...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.

&&

GAC087-150126-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-200316T0900Z/
/BGEG1.2.ER.200307T0400Z.200310T1000Z.200315T2100Z.NO/
925 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2020

...Flood Warning extended until late Sunday night...The Flood Warning
continues for
  the Flint River at Bainbridge (US 27).
* Until late Sunday night.
* At  8:45 PM Friday the stage was 27.3 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast: The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Sunday afternoon.
* Impact: At 27.0 feet: Flooding begins to expand across the Boat 
  Basin area of the east bank of the river in Bainbridge. Many of the
  docks and parking areas near the Flint River begin to become 
  inaccessible above this level. North of Bainbridge, water will 
  cross Rivervale Drive, isolated several residences in the Rivervale
  Subdivision. 

&&

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


$$
490 
WGUS82 KTAE 141401
FLSTAE
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
1001 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2020

...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.

&&

GAC087-151400-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-200316T0900Z/
/BGEG1.2.ER.200307T0400Z.200310T1000Z.200315T2100Z.NO/
1001 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Flint River at Bainbridge (US 27).
* Until late Sunday night.
* At 9:45 AM Saturday the stage was 26.6 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast: The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact: At 27.0 feet: Flooding begins to expand across the Boat 
  Basin area of the east bank of the river in Bainbridge. Many of the
  docks and parking areas near the Flint River begin to become 
  inaccessible above this level. North of Bainbridge, water will 
  cross Rivervale Drive, isolated several residences in the Rivervale
  Subdivision. 

&&

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


$$
664 
WGUS82 KTAE 150103
FLSTAE
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
903 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2020

...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.

&&

GAC087-160102-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-200316T0900Z/
/BGEG1.2.ER.200307T0400Z.200310T1000Z.200315T2100Z.NO/
903 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Flint River at Bainbridge (US 27).
* Until late Sunday night.
* At  8:45 PM Saturday the stage was 26.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast: The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact: At 26.0 feet: Hatcher Road underneat the US-27 bridge begins
  to flood at this level. 

&&

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


$$
409 
WGUS82 KTAE 151326
FLSTAE
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
925 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2020

...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.

&&

GAC087-160600-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-200316T0600Z/
/BGEG1.2.ER.200307T0400Z.200310T1000Z.200315T1800Z.NO/
925 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Flint River at Bainbridge (US 27).
* Until late tonight.
* At  8:45 AM Sunday the stage was 25.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast: The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  this afternoon.
* Impact: At 25.0 feet: Minor lowland flooding begins, mainly in the 
  Boat Basin area on the east bank of the river. 

&&

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


$$
012 
WGUS82 KTAE 160058
FLSTAE
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
858 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2020

...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.

&&

GAC087-160128-
/O.CAN.KTAE.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-200316T0600Z/
/BGEG1.2.ER.200307T0400Z.200310T1000Z.200315T1645Z.NO/
858 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2020

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Flint River at Bainbridge (US 27).
* At  7:45 PM Sunday the stage was 24.5 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at 12:45 PM Sunday.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast: The river will continue to fall to 22.4 feet by Tuesday 
  morning.
* Impact: At 25.0 feet: Minor lowland flooding begins, mainly in the 
  Boat Basin area on the east bank of the river. 

&&

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


$$

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 Mar 4, 8:37 PM EST, 1 hour earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 4, 8:37 PM EST, 1 hour before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
837 PM EST Wed Mar 4 2020

.UPDATE...

Tonight the system continues bringing rain and potential
thunderstorms through the area. The tornado watch that were
initially out for portions of the CWA were cancelled because the
tornado threat to the area decreased. PoPs were updated to reflect
the ongoing trend of the rain, with the highest chances for rain
remaining to the northern and western portions of the CWA. QPF was
also adjusted to reflect the ongoing trends. Overall the area has
seen much less rainfall than initially expected due to the boundary
remaining mainly in the northern and western portions of the
area. Overnight, QPF totals are not expected to reach over an inch
within each 6 hour period. The temperature forecast still looks
good for tonight and nothing was changed. The Flash Flood Watch
for the northern portion of the region is still in effect for
tonight and no changes were made to it. The Flash Flood Watch is
expected to end by tomorrow night.

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION [650 PM EST]...

.NEAR AND SHORT TERM [Tonight Through Thursday Night]...

A frontal boundary extending eastward from a robust low-pressure
system over TX is draped across our northern forecast area. This
boundary is serving as a low-level convergence zone that has allowed
a large batch of showers/storms to persist today. Some of the
embedded cells were severe this morning, produced damaging wind
gusts and heavy rainfall. Although some of the precipitation has
become more scattered this afternoon, training convection is
expected to persist this evening along the front.

The atmospheric environment remains conducive for severe weather and
potential flooding as moist/warm-air advection, decent
shear/instability, and sufficient lift are in place. Damaging wind
gusts, hail, and isolated tornadoes are all possible. This is
reflected in the Day 1 SPC Outlook, highlighting a slight risk (15%)
for all but the southeast Big Bend (marginal risk - minimum 5%). For
rainfall, we have already accumulated 1-3" today, with an additional
1-2" expected through tomorrow (higher isolated amounts are
possible). This will be problematic for our downstream rivers.
Please see the Hydrology section for more details. The following
watches are currently in effect: 1) Flash Flood Watch for the Tri-
state area and portions of southwest GA through Thurs; 2) Tornado
Watch for Brooks, Lanier, Lowndes, and Thomas County until 6pm EST.

The severe weather/flood threat is forecast to continue through
Thurs and is expected be an episodic event. Through tonight, the
front will linger over southern GA/AL, before its parent low edges
closer from the west and approaches the Gulf coast early Thurs as a
frontal cyclone. There may be a break in storms for a few hours (~3z
to 9z) prior to the arrival of the aforementioned low.
Showers/storms ramp up thereafter, as we will likely be in the
warm sector of this Gulf system, thus making us vulnerable to a
second round of severe weather. This is highlighted by SPC's Day 2
Outlook (slight risk areawide). The event ends with the system's
exit from our area Thurs evening.

Locally strong temperature gradients were observed today on both
sides of the front. Therefore, the forecast calls for Thurs highs to
range from the 60s and 70s and lows ranging from the 50s and 60s
from north to south, respectively. As the frontal boundary clears,
cooler air filters in, resulting in lows in the mid/upper 40s on
Fri.

.LONG TERM [Friday Through Wednesday]...

A cool and dry airmass will move in behind a cold front on Friday,
which will result in low temperatures in the upper 30s this weekend.
Dry conditions persist until the next system approaches late
Monday/early Tuesday. Surface high pressure gives way to a shortwave
and associated cold front, which will bring our next chance of rain.
Precip moves into our area from the northwest and skirts our
northern counties. Highest rain chances will be Tuesday (>60%),
decreasing northwest to southeast. Rain chances on Wednesday will be
mostly limited to our AL and GA counties. A warming trend is on tap
next week, with highs in the mid-upper 70s and lows in the mid-upper
50s through the end of the period.

.AVIATION...
[Through 00Z Friday]

A stationary front will continue to produce showers and
thunderstorms across the Tri-State area. Overnight coverage of
storms will be slightly lower than what was observed during the
day with the highest coverage remaining north of the Florida
border through the next 6 hours. IFR ceilings and visibilities
will prevail in the early evening hours then drop to mostly LIFR
by 5 to 7Z. Very los visibilities due to heavy downpours and gusty
winds will be likely during shower/thunderstorm passages. 30-35
kts at 2000 ft forecast for all terminals around 12z.

A line of thunderstorms ahead of the next cold front will begin to
move from west to east tomorrow starting around 19-20Z in our most
western terminals. A general improvement in visibility and
ceilings accompanied by a wind shift to the NW is expected by
early evening hours on Thursday.

.MARINE...

Southerly winds veer to the southwest and increase ahead of an
approaching frontal system. Conditions become cautionary on
Thursday and are at or near advisory levels late Fri from post-
frontal offshore winds. Winds and seas remain elevated through
late Sun, before relaxing to below cautionary levels on Mon.

.FIRE WEATHER...

With rain today and tomorrow, RH values will remain high through
tomorrow. While RH values will decrease into the 30 percent range on
Friday, red flag conditions are not expected.

.HYDROLOGY...

Rainfall today has been heaviest across the northern tier counties
in our region. Measured totals suggest that between 3-4 inches of
rain has occurred across portions of Southwestern Georgia and
Southeast Alabama mainly near our CWA border with BMX/FFC. This,
unfortunately, will create a considerable amount of runoff into the
Pea, Chattahoochee, and Flint River basins over the next couple of
days. Additional rainfall occurring now and expected overnight will
only make the flood potential in these areas worse in the days to
come. With the potential for high rainfall rates, the flash flood
watch will continue over Southeast Alabama and Southwest Georgia.

The forecast for the Kinchafoonee Creek has been increased into the
moderate flood category (16.8 ft crest), and it is possible this may
need to go higher if more rain occurs tonight than expected.
Forecasts have also been increased for the Muckalee Creek, which is
now expected to reach flood stage. The combination of these two
creeks going higher, and releases from Lake Blackshear, another
round of minor flooding is expected through the Lower Flint from
Albany southward through Bainbridge in the coming days.

Significant rains in the headwaters of the Pea River above Ariton
will result in the river reaching flood stage again, and it is
possible that in this event, Ariton gets above moderate flood stage.
Since the bulk of the heaviest rain missed the smaller creeks around
Elba, downstream flooding on the Pea below Ariton is not expected.

Releases from Walter F George down the Chattahoochee may need to be
increased in the coming days, but fortunately, the pool elevation is
relatively low, so there is some capacity there to manage inflows.
That being said, it's possible that downstream at Columbia, and then
further down to Woodruff, that minor flood stage could be seen later
this week or weekend.

Rainfall in South Central Georgia has also been sufficient to
suggest that the Ochlockonee and Withlacoochee Rivers could reach
flood stage in the coming days. At this time, only lower end minor
flooding is expected.

.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   66  78  48  67  39 /  80  90  10   0   0
Panama City   66  73  52  67  42 /  80  90   0   0   0
Dothan        56  68  46  63  37 /  90  90   0   0   0
Albany        57  66  45  62  36 / 100 100  10   0   0
Valdosta      65  75  47  65  38 /  80  90  10   0   0
Cross City    67  78  52  69  39 /  60  90  20   0   0
Apalachicola  68  73  51  65  42 /  80  90   0   0   0

&&

.TAE WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
FL...Flash Flood Watch through Thursday afternoon for Central Walton-
     Holmes-Jackson-North Walton-South Walton-Washington.

     High Rip Current Risk through late Thursday night for Coastal
     Bay-Coastal Franklin-Coastal Gulf-South Walton.

GA...Flash Flood Watch through Thursday evening for Baker-Ben Hill-
     Berrien-Calhoun-Clay-Colquitt-Cook-Decatur-Dougherty-Early-
     Grady-Irwin-Lee-Miller-Mitchell-Quitman-Randolph-Seminole-
     Terrell-Thomas-Tift-Turner-Worth.

AL...Flash Flood Watch through Thursday afternoon for Coffee-Dale-
     Geneva-Henry-Houston.

GM...None.
&&

UPDATE...DiCatarina/Tollefsen
NEAR TERM...IG/LN
SHORT TERM...IG/LN
LONG TERM...LN/Skeen
AVIATION...DiCatarina
MARINE...IG
FIRE WEATHER...Fieux
HYDROLOGY...Godsey

In the hours before

Local storm report, Mar 4, 3:53 PM EST, 5 hours 44 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT...SUMMARY
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
353 PM EST WED MAR 4 2020

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0910 AM     TSTM WND DMG     1 ENE CUTHBERT          31.78N 84.78W
03/04/2020                   RANDOLPH           GA   911 CALL CENTER

            MULTIPLE REPORTS OF TREES AND POWER LINES
            DOWN ACROSS THE WESTERN PART OF THE COUNTY.

0910 AM     TSTM WND DMG     CUTHBERT                31.77N 84.79W
03/04/2020                   RANDOLPH           GA   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            *** 3 INJ ***
            CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM
            CUTHBERT. MULTIPLE HOMES WITH TREES ON THEM,
            TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ALL OVER THE
            CITY. UPDATED FOR 3 INJURIES.

0840 AM     HAIL             1 E GEORGETOWN          31.89N 85.10W
03/04/2020  E0.70 INCH       QUITMAN            GA   PUBLIC

0958 AM     TSTM WND DMG     3 N STOCKS              31.70N 84.10W
03/04/2020                   LEE                GA   EMERGENCY MNGR

            TREE THROUGH A HOME NEAR GRAVES SPRING ROAD.

1035 AM     TSTM WND DMG     3 ESE SAWHATCHEE        31.26N 84.99W
03/04/2020                   EARLY              GA   FIRE DEPT/RESCUE

            TREE DOWN ALONG CEDAR SPRINGS ROAD.

1033 AM     TSTM WND DMG     4 NNW CENTERVILLE       31.32N 84.92W
03/04/2020                   EARLY              GA   PUBLIC

            TREE DOWN BLOCK THE ROAD ON MAYS MILL ROAD.

0849 AM     TSTM WND DMG     1 NNE DAYS CROSSROADS   31.73N 85.04W
03/04/2020                   CLAY               GA   COUNTY OFFICIAL

            DOWNED TREES WITH SOME TREES ON POWERLINES
            ACROSS NORTHERN HALF OF CLAY COUNTY.

0952 AM     TSTM WND DMG     1 NW NAPIER FIELD       31.33N 85.47W
03/04/2020                   DALE               AL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            POWER LINES DOWN ON COUNTY ROAD 112 AS WELL
            AS A RAILROAD CROSSING GATE DOWN. TREES DOWN
            IN THIS AREA AS WELL.

0945 AM     TSTM WND DMG     NEWTON                  31.34N 85.60W
03/04/2020                   DALE               AL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            SEVERAL TREES DOWN AND ROOF OFF HOME NEAR
            NEWTON.

0920 AM     TSTM WND DMG     NEW BROCKTON            31.38N 85.92W
03/04/2020                   COFFEE             AL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            REPORTS OF A TREE ON A CAR, DAMAGE TO HOUSES
            AND A SPORTS COMPLEX, MULTIPLE REPORTS OF
            TREES DOWN NEAR NEW BROCKTON AND ELBA.

&&
Special weather statement, Mar 4, 6:27 PM EST, 3 hours 10 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
627 PM EST Wed Mar 4 2020

ALZ065>069-FLZ009-GAZ120>128-130-131-142>144-050030-
Coffee AL-Geneva AL-Houston AL-Dale AL-Henry AL-Holmes FL-Miller GA-
Baker GA-Terrell GA-Calhoun GA-Clay GA-Early GA-Worth GA-Quitman GA-
Randolph GA-Lee GA-Dougherty GA-Irwin GA-Turner GA-Ben Hill GA-
627 PM EST Wed Mar 4 2020

...SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT...

At 626 PM EST/526 PM CST/, Doppler radar was tracking strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Pineview to near Pitts
to near Ashburn to near Leesburg to 6 miles south of Shellman to near
Headland to near Samson. Movement was east at 40 mph.

Hail up to pea size will be possible with these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Daleville, Elba, Abbeville, Cottonwood, Fort Gaines, Morgan, Albany,
Dawson, Geneva, Cuthbert, Headland, Dothan, Fitzgerald, Leesburg,
Fort Rucker, Ozark, Blakely, Enterprise, Putney and Ashburn.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3192 8491 3194 8444 3196 8444 3187 8434
      3192 8434 3191 8392 3185 8394 3180 8380
      3185 8318 3178 8299 3160 8306 3160 8373
      3100 8533 3100 8619 3162 8615 3162 8542
      3171 8542 3170 8522 3177 8512 3199 8507
TIME...MOT...LOC 2326Z 274DEG 37KT 3211 8346 3190 8357 3175 8371 3169
8413 3167 8459 3137 8542 3109 8609
Special weather statement, Mar 4, 7:52 PM EST, 1 hour 45 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
752 PM EST Wed Mar 4 2020

GAZ128>131-050130-
Tift GA-Irwin GA-Turner GA-Ben Hill GA-
752 PM EST Wed Mar 4 2020

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR IRWIN...SOUTHEASTERN TURNER...
NORTHEASTERN TIFT AND BEN HILL COUNTIES UNTIL 830 PM EST...

At 751 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Fitzgerald, moving northeast at 35 mph.

Pea size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Fitzgerald, Ocilla, Mystic, Lulaville, Osierfield, Waterloo, Pinetta,
Ashton, Irwinville, Fitzgerald Municipal A/P, Irwinville Airport,
Wray, Bowens Mill, Red Bluff, Arp, Abba, Queensland and Harding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3166 8300 3166 8301 3164 8301 3164 8303
      3162 8303 3161 8306 3155 8307 3152 8354
      3185 8343 3184 8321 3185 8318 3183 8315
      3183 8314 3181 8313 3181 8311 3182 8311
      3178 8303 3178 8299
TIME...MOT...LOC 0051Z 243DEG 73KT 3171 8328

04-MCD

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 4, 7:52 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementTAEBen Hill, Irwin38 min
Mar 4, 9:06 PM ESTAreal Flood WarningTAEClay, Lee, Quitman, Randolph, Terrell, Worth12 hr
Mar 4, 9:32 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningTAEDougherty6 days
Mar 4, 9:33 PM ESTAreal Flood WarningTAEWorth12 hr
Mar 4, 9:35 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningTAEBaker, Mitchell9 days
Mar 5, 12:25 AM ESTAreal Flood WarningTAEBen Hill, Irwin, Tift, Turner12 hr
Mar 5, 6:30 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningTAEEarly, Seminole4 days
Mar 5, 1:19 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningTAEClay3 days
Mar 5, 1:59 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementTAEBrooks46 min
Mar 5, 2:24 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementTAELowndes51 min
Mar 5, 2:41 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTAELowndes21 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.