Alert archive / Florida / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 1, NWS Miami, FL
NWS Miami, FL issued this river flood warning at Sep 22, 2021, 11:42 AM EDT for Glades County, Florida. It took effect at Sep 24, 2021, 2:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 66 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 22, 2021, 11:42 AM EDT (15:42 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 24, 2021, 2:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Sep 26, 2021, 8:09 PM EDT
- In force
- 66 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Miami, FL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Glades County, FL
The radar
The Tampa radar (KTBW), 136 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:47 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Fisheating Creek at Palmdale (PLMF1). The gauge peaked at 6.92 ft at Sep 25, 2021, 2:00 PM EDT.
- Action stage
- 5 ft
- Minor stage
- 7 ft
- Moderate stage
- 8 ft
- Major stage
- 9 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02256500, 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.
798 WGUS42 KMFL 221542 FLWMFL BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service Miami FL 1142 AM EDT Wed Sep 22 2021 ...The National Weather Service in Miami FL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Florida... Fisheating Creek near Palmdale affecting Glades County. For the Lake Okeechobee/Fisheating Creek...including Palmdale... Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. This warning will be in effect until the river falls below its flood stage. Please report flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you can do so safely. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 1100 AM EDT. && FLC043-231500- /O.NEW.KMFL.FL.W.0001.210924T0600Z-210926T1200Z/ /PLMF1.1.ER.210924T0600Z.210924T1200Z.210926T0600Z.NO/ 1142 AM EDT Wed Sep 22 2021 The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a * Flood Warning for the Fisheating Creek near Palmdale. * From late Thursday night to Sunday morning. * At 11:00 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 5.7 feet. * Flood stage is 7.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Friday morning to a crest of 7.1 feet Friday morning and remain at 7.1 feet through early Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage on Sunday. * Impact...At 7.0 feet, Fisheating creek is going into flood stage. Access road to campground and the bath house will be flooded. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.1 feet on 10/17/1938. && LAT...LON 2693 8137 2698 8135 2695 8126 2690 8129 $$ BAXTER
10 follow-up statements
705 WGUS82 KMFL 230113 FLSMFL Flood Statement National Weather Service Miami FL 913 PM EDT Wed Sep 22 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida... Fisheating Creek near Palmdale affecting Glades County. For the Lake Okeechobee/Fisheating Creek...including Palmdale... Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Please report flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you can do so safely. This warning will be in effect until the river falls below its flood stage. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Thursday afternoon at 200 PM EDT. && FLC043-231800- /O.EXT.KMFL.FL.W.0001.210924T0600Z-210927T0600Z/ /PLMF1.1.ER.210924T0600Z.210925T0600Z.210927T0600Z.NO/ 913 PM EDT Wed Sep 22 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Monday morning... The Flood Warning continues for the Fisheating Creek near Palmdale. * From late Thursday night to early Monday morning. * At 8:00 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 6.0 feet. * Flood stage is 7.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Friday morning to a crest of 7.2 feet early Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning. * Impact...At 7.0 feet, Fisheating creek is going into flood stage. Access road to campground and the bath house will be flooded. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.1 feet on 10/17/1938. && LAT...LON 2693 8137 2698 8135 2695 8126 2690 8129 $$ Hadi/Frye
027 WGUS82 KMFL 231442 FLSMFL Flood Statement National Weather Service Miami FL 1042 AM EDT Thu Sep 23 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Fisheating Creek near Palmdale affecting Glades County. For the Lake Okeechobee/Fisheating Creek...including Palmdale... Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. This warning will be in effect until the river falls below its flood stage. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. Please report flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you can do so safely. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1045 PM EDT. && FLC043-240245- /O.CON.KMFL.FL.W.0001.210924T0600Z-210927T0600Z/ /PLMF1.1.ER.210924T1200Z.210925T0000Z.210927T0000Z.NO/ 1042 AM EDT Thu Sep 23 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Fisheating Creek near Palmdale. * From late tonight to early Monday morning. * At 10:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 6.4 feet. * Flood stage is 7.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to a crest of 7.2 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday evening. * Impact...At 7.0 feet, Fisheating creek is coming out of flood stage. Access road to campground and the bath house are still Flooded. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.2 feet on 06/20/1959. && LAT...LON 2693 8137 2698 8135 2695 8126 2690 8129 $$ SPM
577 WGUS82 KMFL 231830 FLSMFL Flood Statement National Weather Service Miami FL 230 PM EDT Thu Sep 23 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida... Fisheating Creek near Palmdale affecting Glades County. For the Lake Okeechobee/Fisheating Creek...including Palmdale... Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. This warning will be in effect until the river falls below its flood stage. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. Please report flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you can do so safely. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 11 AM EDT. && FLC043-241500- /O.EXT.KMFL.FL.W.0001.210924T0600Z-000000T0000Z/ /PLMF1.1.ER.210924T1200Z.210925T0000Z.210927T0000Z.NO/ 230 PM EDT Thu Sep 23 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice... The Flood Warning continues for the Fisheating Creek near Palmdale. * From late tonight until further notice. * At 10:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 6.4 feet. * Flood stage is 7.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to a crest of 7.2 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday evening. * Impact...At 7.0 feet, Fisheating Creek is at Flood Stage. Access road to campground and the bath house are flooded. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.2 feet on 06/20/1959. && LAT...LON 2693 8137 2698 8135 2695 8126 2690 8129 $$ BAXTER
570 WGUS82 KMFL 240058 FLSMFL Flood Statement National Weather Service Miami FL 858 PM EDT Thu Sep 23 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Fisheating Creek near Palmdale affecting Glades County. For the Lake Okeechobee/Fisheating Creek...including Palmdale... Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. This warning will be in effect until the river falls below its flood stage. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. Please report flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you can do so safely. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Friday afternoon at 1200 PM EDT. && FLC043-241600- /O.CON.KMFL.FL.W.0001.210924T0600Z-000000T0000Z/ /PLMF1.1.ER.210924T1200Z.210925T0000Z.210927T0000Z.NO/ 858 PM EDT Thu Sep 23 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Fisheating Creek near Palmdale. * From late tonight until further notice. * At 10:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 6.6 feet. * Flood stage is 7.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to a crest of 7.0 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday night. * Impact...At 7.0 feet, Fisheating Creek is at Flood Stage. Access road to campground and the bath house are flooded. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.2 feet on 06/20/1959. && LAT...LON 2693 8137 2698 8135 2695 8126 2690 8129 $$ BAXTER
023 WGUS82 KMFL 241401 FLSMFL Flood Statement National Weather Service Miami FL 1001 AM EDT Fri Sep 24 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Fisheating Creek near Palmdale affecting Glades County. For the Lake Okeechobee/Fisheating Creek...including Palmdale... Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. This warning will be in effect until the river falls below its flood stage. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. Please report flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you can do so safely. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1000 PM EDT. && FLC043-250215- /O.CON.KMFL.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PLMF1.1.ER.210926T0600Z.210927T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1001 AM EDT Fri Sep 24 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Fisheating Creek near Palmdale. * Until further notice. * At 9:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 6.6 feet. * Flood stage is 7.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Sunday morning and continue rising to a crest of 7.1 feet early Monday morning. * Impact...At 7.0 feet, Fisheating creek is coming out of flood stage. Access road to campground and the bath house are still Flooded. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.1 feet on 10/17/1938. && LAT...LON 2693 8137 2698 8135 2695 8126 2690 8129 $$ SPM
823 WGUS82 KMFL 250311 FLSMFL Flood Statement National Weather Service Miami FL 1111 PM EDT Fri Sep 24 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Fisheating Creek near Palmdale affecting Glades County. For the Lake Okeechobee/Fisheating Creek...including Palmdale... Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. This warning will be in effect until the river falls below its flood stage. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. Please report flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you can do so safely. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Saturday afternoon at 200 PM EDT. && FLC043-251800- /O.CON.KMFL.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PLMF1.1.ER.210926T1200Z.210928T1200Z.210928T1800Z.NO/ 1111 PM EDT Fri Sep 24 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Fisheating Creek near Palmdale. * Until further notice. * At 9:00 PM EDT Friday the stage was 6.7 feet. * Flood stage is 7.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Sunday morning to a crest of 7.1 feet Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday afternoon. * Impact...At 7.0 feet, Fisheating creek is entering minor flood stage. Access road to campground and the bath house may be flooded. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.1 feet on 10/17/1938. && LAT...LON 2693 8137 2698 8135 2695 8126 2690 8129 $$ SB
414 WGUS82 KMFL 251358 FLSMFL Flood Statement National Weather Service Miami FL 958 AM EDT Sat Sep 25 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Fisheating Creek near Palmdale affecting Glades County. For the Lake Okeechobee/Fisheating Creek...including Palmdale... Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. This warning will be in effect until the river falls below its flood stage. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. Please report flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you can do so safely. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1000 PM EDT. && FLC043-260200- /O.CON.KMFL.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PLMF1.1.ER.210926T0000Z.210926T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 958 AM EDT Sat Sep 25 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Fisheating Creek near Palmdale. * Until further notice. * At 9:00 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 6.9 feet. * Flood stage is 7.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening and continue rising to a crest of 7.1 feet early tomorrow afternoon. * Impact...At 7.0 feet, Fisheating creek is coming out of flood stage. Access road to campground and the bath house are still Flooded. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.1 feet on 10/17/1938. && LAT...LON 2693 8137 2698 8135 2695 8126 2690 8129 $$ Weinman
866 WGUS82 KMFL 260131 FLSMFL Flood Statement National Weather Service Miami FL 931 PM EDT Sat Sep 25 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Fisheating Creek near Palmdale affecting Glades County. For Lake Okeechobee/Fisheating Creek...including Palmdale...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. This warning will be in effect until the river falls below its flood stage. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. Please report flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you can do so safely. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Sunday afternoon at 415 PM EDT. && FLC043-261815- /O.CON.KMFL.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PLMF1.1.ER.210926T1300Z.210928T1200Z.210930T0400Z.NO/ 931 PM EDT Sat Sep 25 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Fisheating Creek near Palmdale. * Until further notice. * At 9:00 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 6.9 feet. * Flood stage is 7.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow morning to a crest of 7.1 feet Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning. * Impact...At 7.0 feet, Fisheating creek is forecast to remain in flood stage. Access road to campground and the bath house may be flooded. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.1 feet on 10/17/1938. && LAT...LON 2693 8137 2698 8135 2695 8126 2690 8129 $$ SB
577 WGUS82 KMFL 261349 FLSMFL Flood Statement National Weather Service Miami FL 949 AM EDT Sun Sep 26 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Fisheating Creek near Palmdale affecting Glades County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. This warning will be in effect until the river falls below its flood stage. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. Please report flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you can do so safely. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1000 PM EDT. && FLC043-270200- /O.CON.KMFL.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PLMF1.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 949 AM EDT Sun Sep 26 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Fisheating Creek near Palmdale. * Until further notice. * At 9:00 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 6.9 feet. * Flood stage is 7.0 feet. * No flooding is currently forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.9 feet this afternoon. * Impact...At 7.0 feet, Fisheating creek is coming out of flood stage. Access road to campground and the bath house are still Flooded. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.9 feet on 09/12/1940. && LAT...LON 2693 8137 2698 8135 2695 8126 2690 8129 $$ Weinman
047
WGUS82 KMFL 270009
FLSMFL
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Miami FL
809 PM EDT Sun Sep 26 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Florida...
Fisheating Creek near Palmdale affecting Glades County.
FLC043-270115-
/O.CAN.KMFL.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210927T0009Z/
/PLMF1.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
809 PM EDT Sun Sep 26 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Fisheating Creek near Palmdale has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Fisheating Creek near Palmdale.
* At 7:00 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 6.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to continue to fall to 6.5 feet
by Wednesday evening.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Fisheating Creek
Palmdale 7.0 6.9 Sun 9 am EDT 6.8 6.7 6.5
&&
LAT...LON 2693 8137 2698 8135 2695 8126 2690 8129
$$
BAXTERThe office that day
Everything else NWS Miami, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 7:16 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MFL | Miami-Dade | 119 min |
| Sep 22, 2:01 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Miami-Dade | 44 min |
| Sep 22, 2:30 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Palm Beach | 45 min |
| Sep 22, 2:35 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Miami-Dade | 25 min |
| Sep 22, 2:38 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Palm Beach | 37 min |
| Sep 22, 3:03 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Broward | 42 min |
| Sep 22, 3:08 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MFL | Palm Beach | 67 min |
| Sep 22, 3:19 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MFL | Palm Beach | 116 min |
| Sep 22, 3:26 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Glades, Hendry | 49 min |
| Sep 22, 3:35 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Broward | 40 min |
| Sep 22, 4:09 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Palm Beach | 36 min |
| Sep 22, 4:52 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MFL | Glades | 51 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.