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River Flood Warning 1, NWS Miami, FL

September 22, 2021Glades County, Florida

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.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The river

Written for the forecast point Fisheating Creek at Palmdale (PLMF1). The gauge peaked at 6.92 ft at Sep 25, 2021, 2:00 PM EDT.

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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

$$

BAXTER

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 22, 7:16 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMFLMiami-Dade119 min
Sep 22, 2:01 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMiami-Dade44 min
Sep 22, 2:30 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLPalm Beach45 min
Sep 22, 2:35 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMiami-Dade25 min
Sep 22, 2:38 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLPalm Beach37 min
Sep 22, 3:03 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLBroward42 min
Sep 22, 3:08 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMFLPalm Beach67 min
Sep 22, 3:19 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMFLPalm Beach116 min
Sep 22, 3:26 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLGlades, Hendry49 min
Sep 22, 3:35 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLBroward40 min
Sep 22, 4:09 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLPalm Beach36 min
Sep 22, 4:52 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMFLGlades51 hr

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Sources

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