Alert archive / Florida / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 1, NWS Tallahassee, FL
NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this river flood warning at Jan 2, 2021, 10:13 AM EST for Leon County, Wakulla County, Florida. It took effect at Jan 3, 2021, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for 69 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 2, 2021, 10:13 AM EST (15:13 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 3, 2021, 7:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Jan 6, 2021, 4:24 AM EST
- In force
- 69 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Tallahassee, FL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Leon County, FL, Wakulla County, FL
The radar
The Tallahassee radar (KTLH), 24 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:16 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point St. Marks River near Newport on Old Magnolia Rd (in stage datum) (NEPF1). The gauge peaked at 8.23 ft at Jan 5, 2021, 3:00 AM EST.
- Action stage
- 7 ft
- Minor stage
- 8 ft
- Moderate stage
- 9 ft
- Major stage
- 11 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02326900, 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.
107
WGUS42 KTAE 021513
FLWTAE
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1013 AM EST Sat Jan 2 2021
...The National Weather Service in Tallahassee FL has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Florida...
St. Marks River near Newport On Old Magnolia Rd affecting Wakulla
and Leon Counties.
For the St. Marks River...including Newport On Old Magnolia Rd...
Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 415 AM EST.
&&
FLC073-129-030915-
/O.NEW.KTAE.FL.W.0001.210103T1200Z-000000T0000Z/
/NEPF1.1.ER.210103T1200Z.210104T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1013 AM EST Sat Jan 2 2021
The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the St. Marks River near Newport On Old Magnolia Rd.
* From Sunday morning until further notice.
* At 10:00 AM EST Saturday the stage was 6.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue rising to a crest of 8.4 feet early
Monday afternoon.
* Impact...At 8.5 feet, Water approaches the steps to an elevated
residence on Old Magnolia Road in Wakulla County. Other elevated
structures begin to be surrounded by water. Portions of the
Natural Bridge State Park near the river begin to flood in Leon
County.
&&
LAT...LON 3030 8413 3024 8413 3013 8419 3014 8423
3024 8417 3030 8417
$$9 follow-up statements
200
WGUS82 KTAE 030045
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
745 PM EST Sat Jan 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Florida...
St. Marks River near Newport On Old Magnolia Rd affecting Wakulla
and Leon Counties.
For the St. Marks River...including Newport On Old Magnolia Rd...
Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Sunday afternoon at 145 PM EST.
&&
FLC073-129-031845-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0001.210103T2100Z-000000T0000Z/
/NEPF1.1.ER.210103T2100Z.210106T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
745 PM EST Sat Jan 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the St. Marks River near Newport On Old Magnolia Rd.
* From Sunday afternoon until further notice.
* At 7:00 PM EST Saturday the stage was 7.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 8.8 feet
Tuesday evening.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet, Several structures on Old Magnolia Road are
surrounded by water up to 1 foot deep in Wakulla County.
&&
LAT...LON 3030 8413 3024 8413 3013 8419 3014 8423
3024 8417 3030 8417
$$883
WGUS82 KTAE 031503
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1003 AM EST Sun Jan 3 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
St. Marks River near Newport On Old Magnolia Rd affecting Wakulla
and Leon Counties.
For the St. Marks River...including Newport On Old Magnolia Rd...
Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 415 AM EST.
&&
FLC073-129-040915-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0001.210104T0600Z-210108T0000Z/
/NEPF1.1.ER.210104T0600Z.210104T1800Z.210107T1200Z.NO/
1003 AM EST Sun Jan 3 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Thursday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the St. Marks River near Newport On Old Magnolia Rd.
* From late tonight to Thursday evening.
* At 9:00 AM EST Sunday the stage was 7.4 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 8.2 feet early tomorrow
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet, Water begins to flood yards of some
residences of homes near Old Magnolia Road in Wakulla County.
&&
LAT...LON 3030 8413 3024 8413 3013 8419 3014 8423
3024 8417 3030 8417
$$251
WGUS82 KTAE 040243
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
943 PM EST Sun Jan 3 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
St. Marks River near Newport On Old Magnolia Rd affecting Wakulla
and Leon Counties.
For the St. Marks River...including Newport On Old Magnolia Rd...
Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Monday afternoon at 345 PM EST.
&&
FLC073-129-042045-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0001.210105T1200Z-210107T1800Z/
/NEPF1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
943 PM EST Sun Jan 3 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Thursday
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the St. Marks River near Newport On Old Magnolia Rd.
* From Tuesday morning to Thursday afternoon.
* At 9:00 PM EST Sunday the stage was 7.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Tuesday
morning to a crest of 8.1 feet Tuesday evening. It will then fall
below flood stage early Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet, Water begins to flood yards of some
residences of homes near Old Magnolia Road in Wakulla County.
&&
LAT...LON 3030 8413 3024 8413 3013 8419 3014 8423
3024 8417 3030 8417
$$424
WGUS82 KTAE 041458
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
958 AM EST Mon Jan 4 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
St. Marks River near Newport On Old Magnolia Rd affecting Wakulla
and Leon Counties.
For the St. Marks River...including Newport On Old Magnolia Rd...
Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued tonight.
&&
FLC073-129-051500-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0001.210105T1200Z-210107T1800Z/
/NEPF1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
958 AM EST Mon Jan 4 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the St. Marks River near Newport On Old Magnolia Rd.
* From Tuesday morning to Thursday afternoon.
* At 9:00 PM EST Sunday the stage was 7.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow morning to a crest of 8.1 feet tomorrow evening. It will
then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet, Water begins to flood yards of some
residences of homes near Old Magnolia Road in Wakulla County.
&&
LAT...LON 3030 8413 3024 8413 3013 8419 3014 8423
3024 8417 3030 8417
$$241
WGUS82 KTAE 041524
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1024 AM EST Mon Jan 4 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
St. Marks River near Newport On Old Magnolia Rd affecting Wakulla
and Leon Counties.
For the St. Marks River...including Newport On Old Magnolia Rd...
Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued tonight.
&&
FLC073-129-051530-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0001.210105T1200Z-210107T1800Z/
/NEPF1.1.ER.210105T0600Z.210105T1800Z.210107T0600Z.NO/
1024 AM EST Mon Jan 4 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the St. Marks River near Newport On Old Magnolia Rd.
* From Tuesday morning to Thursday afternoon.
* At 10:00 AM EST Monday the stage was 7.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just
after midnight tonight to a crest of 8.2 feet early tomorrow
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday
morning.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet, Water begins to flood yards of some
residences of homes near Old Magnolia Road in Wakulla County.
&&
LAT...LON 3030 8413 3024 8413 3013 8419 3014 8423
3024 8417 3030 8417
$$765
WGUS82 KTAE 050235
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
935 PM EST Mon Jan 4 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Florida...
St. Marks River near Newport On Old Magnolia Rd affecting Wakulla
and Leon Counties.
For the St. Marks River...including Newport On Old Magnolia Rd...
Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Tuesday afternoon at 345 PM EST.
&&
FLC073-129-052045-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0001.210105T0235Z-000000T0000Z/
/NEPF1.1.ER.210104T2030Z.210105T0600Z.210107T1200Z.NO/
935 PM EST Mon Jan 4 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the St. Marks River near Newport On Old Magnolia Rd.
* From this evening until further notice.
* At 9:00 PM EST Monday the stage was 8.2 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 9:00 PM EST Monday was 8.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.3 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 8.5 feet, Water approaches the steps to an elevated
residence on Old Magnolia Road in Wakulla County. Other elevated
structures begin to be surrounded by water. Portions of the
Natural Bridge State Park near the river begin to flood in Leon
County.
&&
LAT...LON 3030 8413 3024 8413 3013 8419 3014 8423
3024 8417 3030 8417
$$082
WGUS82 KTAE 051502
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1002 AM EST Tue Jan 5 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
St. Marks River near Newport On Old Magnolia Rd affecting Wakulla
and Leon Counties.
For the St. Marks River...including Newport On Old Magnolia Rd...
Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued tonight.
&&
FLC073-129-061500-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/NEPF1.1.ER.210104T2030Z.210105T1400Z.210108T0600Z.NO/
1002 AM EST Tue Jan 5 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the St. Marks River near Newport On Old Magnolia Rd.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:00 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 8.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:00 AM EST Tuesday was 8.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
Friday morning and continue falling to 7.6 feet Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet, Water begins to flood yards of some
residences of homes near Old Magnolia Road in Wakulla County.
&&
LAT...LON 3030 8413 3024 8413 3013 8419 3014 8423
3024 8417 3030 8417
$$433
WGUS82 KTAE 060252
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
952 PM EST Tue Jan 5 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
St. Marks River near Newport On Old Magnolia Rd affecting Wakulla
and Leon Counties.
For the St. Marks River...including Newport On Old Magnolia Rd...
Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Wednesday afternoon at 400 PM EST.
&&
FLC073-129-062100-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210107T0000Z/
/NEPF1.1.ER.210104T2030Z.210105T1400Z.210106T1200Z.NO/
952 PM EST Tue Jan 5 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the St. Marks River near Newport On Old Magnolia Rd.
* Until Wednesday evening.
* At 9:00 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 8.1 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 9:00 PM EST Tuesday was 8.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 7.2 feet Sunday evening.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet, Water begins to flood yards of some
residences of homes near Old Magnolia Road in Wakulla County.
&&
LAT...LON 3030 8413 3024 8413 3013 8419 3014 8423
3024 8417 3030 8417
$$692
WGUS82 KTAE 060924
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
424 AM EST Wed Jan 6 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Florida...
St. Marks River near Newport On Old Magnolia Rd affecting Wakulla
and Leon Counties.
FLC073-129-061030-
/O.CAN.KTAE.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210106T0924Z/
/NEPF1.1.ER.210104T2030Z.210105T1400Z.210106T1200Z.NO/
424 AM EST Wed Jan 6 2021
...The Flood Warning for the St. Marks River near Newport On Old
Magnolia Rd has been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the St. Marks River near Newport On Old Magnolia Rd.
* At 4:00 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 7.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 7.2 feet Sunday
evening.
&&
LAT...LON 3030 8413 3024 8413 3013 8419 3014 8423
3024 8417 3030 8417
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Tallahassee, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 8:44 PM EST | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 61 min | |
| Jan 2, 7:07 AM EST | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 3 hr | |
| Jan 2, 8:00 AM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | TAE | Franklin, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Wakulla | 3 hr |
| Jan 2, 8:33 AM EST | Marine Dense Fog Advisory | TAE | 7 hr | |
| Jan 2, 8:41 AM EST | Flash Flood Warning | TAE | Jefferson, Leon, Madison, Wakulla | 5 hr |
| Jan 2, 10:32 AM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | TAE | Franklin | 3 hr |
| Jan 2, 12:45 PM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | TAE | Bay | 3 hr |
| Jan 2, 2:11 PM EST | Flash Flood Warning | TAE | Bay | 77 min |
| Jan 2, 3:00 PM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | TAE | Franklin | 5 hr |
| Jan 2, 3:10 PM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | TAE | Wakulla | 5 hr |
| Jan 2, 4:20 PM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | TAE | Jefferson, Leon | 4 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.