Alert archive / Florida / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 40, NWS Mobile, AL
NWS Mobile, AL issued this river flood warning at Apr 24, 2021, 8:55 PM CDT for Okaloosa County, Florida. It took effect at Apr 25, 2021, 2:12 AM CDT. It was in force for 3 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 24, 2021, 8:55 PM CDT (01:55 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 25, 2021, 2:12 AM CDT
- Expired
- Apr 28, 2021, 9:00 AM CDT
- In force
- 3 days
- Issued by
- NWS Mobile, AL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Okaloosa County, FL
The radar
The Eglin Afb radar (KEVX), 63 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:59 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 Shoal River near Crestview (CRVF1). The gauge peaked at 10.35 ft at Apr 26, 2021, 9:00 AM CDT.
- Action stage
- 6 ft
- Minor stage
- 8 ft
- Moderate stage
- 12 ft
- Major stage
- 15 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02369000, 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.
491
WGUS44 KMOB 250155
FLWMOB
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Mobile AL
855 PM CDT Sat Apr 24 2021
...The National Weather Service in Mobile AL has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Florida...
Shoal River Near Crestview affecting Okaloosa County.
For the Shoal River...including Crestview...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
&&
FLC091-260200-
/O.NEW.KMOB.FL.W.0040.210425T0712Z-210427T1330Z/
/CRVF1.1.ER.210425T0712Z.210426T0000Z.210427T0730Z.NO/
855 PM CDT Sat Apr 24 2021
The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Shoal River Near Crestview.
* From late tonight to Tuesday morning.
* At 8:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 6.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just
after midnight tonight to a crest of 10.0 feet tomorrow evening.
It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, Some flooding of trailers north of the
Okaloosa Correctional Institute. Water surrounds home on Sowel
Road.
&&
LAT...LON 3078 8650 3078 8649 3069 8653 3069 8663
3070 8663 3070 8655
$$7 follow-up statements
781
WGUS84 KMOB 251454 RRA
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
954 AM CDT Sun Apr 25 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Shoal River Near Crestview affecting Okaloosa County.
For the Shoal River...including Crestview...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
&&
FLC091-261500-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-210427T0600Z/
/CRVF1.1.ER.210425T0930Z.210426T0600Z.210427T0000Z.NO/
954 AM CDT Sun Apr 25 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Tuesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Shoal River Near Crestview.
* Until late Monday night.
* At 9:15 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 8.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:15 AM CDT Sunday was 8.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.2 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 8.5 feet, Water in yards on Sowel Road.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.2
feet on 11/10/1989.
&&
LAT...LON 3078 8650 3078 8649 3069 8653 3069 8663
3070 8663 3070 8655
$$460
WGUS84 KMOB 260125
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
825 PM CDT Sun Apr 25 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Florida...
Shoal River Near Crestview affecting Okaloosa County.
For the Shoal River...including Crestview...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click on
the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
&&
FLC091-270130-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-210428T0400Z/
/CRVF1.1.ER.210425T0930Z.210426T0600Z.210427T2200Z.NO/
825 PM CDT Sun Apr 25 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Tuesday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Shoal River Near Crestview.
* Until Tuesday evening.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 9.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.4 feet
late tonight. It will then begin to fall, falling to below flood
stage late Tuesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet, minor flooding of low lying areas. At 10.0
feet, some flooding of trailers north of the Okaloosa Correctional
Institute. Water surrounds homes on Sowel Road.
&&
LAT...LON 3078 8650 3078 8649 3069 8653 3069 8663
3070 8663 3070 8655
$$962
WGUS84 KMOB 261527
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1027 AM CDT Mon Apr 26 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Shoal River Near Crestview affecting Okaloosa County.
For the Shoal River...including Crestview...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
&&
FLC091-271530-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-210427T2100Z/
/CRVF1.1.ER.210425T0930Z.210426T1800Z.210427T1500Z.NO/
1027 AM CDT Mon Apr 26 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Shoal River Near Crestview.
* Until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 9:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 10.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:15 AM CDT Monday was 10.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.4 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow
morning.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, Some flooding of trailers north of the
Okaloosa Correctional Institue. Water surrounds home on Sowel Road.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.4
feet on 09/02/1950.
&&
LAT...LON 3078 8650 3078 8649 3069 8653 3069 8663
3070 8663 3070 8655
$$970
WGUS84 KMOB 270103
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
803 PM CDT Mon Apr 26 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Florida...
Shoal River Near Crestview affecting Okaloosa County.
For the Shoal River...including Crestview...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
&&
FLC091-272200-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-210427T2200Z/
/CRVF1.1.ER.210425T0930Z.210426T1415Z.210427T1600Z.NO/
803 PM CDT Mon Apr 26 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Shoal River Near Crestview.
* Until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Monday the stage was 9.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:15 PM CDT Monday was 10.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 6.4 feet Saturday evening.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet, minor flooding of low lying areas. At 10.0
feet, some flooding of trailers north of the Okaloosa Correctional
Institute. Water surrounds homes on Sowel Road.
&&
LAT...LON 3078 8650 3078 8649 3069 8653 3069 8663
3070 8663 3070 8655
$$415
WGUS84 KMOB 271539 RRA
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1039 AM CDT Tue Apr 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Florida...
Shoal River Near Crestview affecting Okaloosa County.
For the Shoal River...including Crestview...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
&&
FLC091-280500-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-210428T0448Z/
/CRVF1.1.ER.210425T0930Z.210426T1415Z.210427T2248Z.NO/
1039 AM CDT Tue Apr 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late this evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Shoal River Near Crestview.
* Until this evening.
* At 10:15 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 8.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:15 AM CDT Tuesday was 10.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
this afternoon and continue falling to 6.2 feet Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 8.5 feet, Water in yards on Sowel Road.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.7
feet on 03/02/1966.
&&
LAT...LON 3078 8650 3078 8649 3069 8653 3069 8663
3070 8663 3070 8655
$$983
WGUS84 KMOB 272147
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
447 PM CDT Tue Apr 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Florida...
Shoal River Near Crestview affecting Okaloosa County.
For the Shoal River...including Crestview...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
&&
FLC091-281400-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-210428T1400Z/
/CRVF1.1.ER.210425T0930Z.210426T1415Z.210428T0800Z.NO/
447 PM CDT Tue Apr 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Shoal River Near Crestview.
* Until Wednesday morning.
* At 4:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 8.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 4:15 PM CDT Tuesday was 10.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
tonight and continue falling to 6.2 feet early Sunday afternoon.
* Impact...At 8.5 feet, Water in yards on Sowel Road.
&&
LAT...LON 3078 8650 3078 8649 3069 8653 3069 8663
3070 8663 3070 8655
$$094
WGUS84 KMOB 280056
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
756 PM CDT Tue Apr 27 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Shoal River Near Crestview affecting Okaloosa County.
For the Shoal River...including Crestview...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
&&
FLC091-281400-
/O.CON.KMOB.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-210428T1400Z/
/CRVF1.1.ER.210425T0930Z.210426T1415Z.210428T0800Z.NO/
756 PM CDT Tue Apr 27 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Shoal River Near Crestview.
* Until Wednesday morning.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 8.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:15 PM CDT Tuesday was 9.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
tonight and continue falling to 6.2 feet Sunday evening.
* Impact...At 8.5 feet, Water in yards on Sowel Road.
&&
LAT...LON 3078 8650 3078 8649 3069 8653 3069 8663
3070 8663 3070 8655
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Mobile, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 7:01 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Escambia, Santa Rosa | 15 min |
| Apr 24, 7:39 PM CDT | Wind Advisory | MOB | Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa | 8 hr |
| Apr 24, 8:57 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | MOB | Okaloosa, Santa Rosa | 27 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.