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River Flood Warning 16, NWS Tallahassee, FL

February 18, 2021Walton County, Washington County, Florida

NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this river flood warning at Feb 18, 2021, 8:37 PM CST for Walton County, Washington County, Florida. It took effect at Feb 19, 2021, 12:00 PM CST. It was in force for 3 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Feb 18, 2021, 8:37 PM CST (02:37 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 19, 2021, 12:00 PM CST
Expired
Feb 22, 2021, 6:37 PM CST
In force
3 days
Issued by
NWS Tallahassee, FL
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

Counties Walton County, FL, Washington County, FL

The radar

The Eglin Afb radar (KEVX), 3 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:39 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 Choctawhatchee River near Bruce-Ebro (SR 20) (BRUF1). The gauge peaked at 14.07 ft at Feb 21, 2021, 3:00 AM CST.

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Action stage
11 ft
Minor stage
14 ft
Moderate stage
17 ft
Major stage
20 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02366500, 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.

839 
WGUS42 KTAE 190237
FLWTAE

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
837 PM CST Thu Feb 18 2021

...The National Weather Service in Tallahassee FL has issued a Flood 
Warning for the following rivers in Florida...

  Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20) affecting Walton and 
  Washington Counties.

For the Choctawhatchee River...including Newton (SR 134), Geneva (SR 
52), Caryville (US 90), Bruce (SR 20)...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.

The next statement will be issued Friday afternoon at 245 PM CST.

&&


FLC131-133-192045-
/O.NEW.KTAE.FL.W.0016.210219T1800Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRUF1.1.ER.210219T1800Z.210221T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
837 PM CST Thu Feb 18 2021

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20).
* From Friday afternoon until further notice.
* At 7:45 PM CST Thursday the stage was 13.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early 
  tomorrow afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 14.5 feet 
  Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Big Cedar, Cowford, and Choctawhatchee 
  River Roads begin to flood in Walton County. Flood waters impact 
  storage areas underneath homes on the west banks of the 
  Choctawhatchee River. Low areas along Strickland Road in 
  Washington County become subject to flooding.


&&

LAT...LON 3070 8581 3044 8585 3037 8609 3044 8613
      3047 8596 3070 8592

$$
7 follow-up statements
774 
WGUS82 KTAE 191556
FLSTAE

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
956 AM CST Fri Feb 19 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...

  Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20) affecting Walton and 
  Washington Counties.

For the Choctawhatchee River...including Newton (SR 134), Geneva (SR 
52), Caryville (US 90), Bruce (SR 20)...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.

The next statement will be issued late tonight at 400 AM CST.

&&


FLC131-133-201000-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0016.210220T1200Z-210224T1800Z/
/BRUF1.1.ER.210220T1200Z.210222T0000Z.210224T0600Z.NO/
956 AM CST Fri Feb 19 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Wednesday 
afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20).
* From Saturday morning to Wednesday afternoon.
* At 8:45 AM CST Friday the stage was 13.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage 
  tomorrow morning to a crest of 14.4 feet Sunday evening. It will 
  then fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Big Cedar, Cowford, and Choctawhatchee 
  River Roads begin to flood in Walton County. Flood waters impact 
  storage areas underneath homes on the west banks of the 
  Choctawhatchee River. Low areas along Strickland Road in 
  Washington County become subject to flooding.


&&

LAT...LON 3070 8581 3044 8585 3037 8609 3044 8613
      3047 8596 3070 8592

$$
292 
WGUS82 KTAE 200108
FLSTAE

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
708 PM CST Fri Feb 19 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...

  Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20) affecting Walton and 
  Washington Counties.

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.

The next statement will be issued Saturday afternoon at 115 PM CST.

&&


FLC131-133-201915-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0016.210220T1200Z-210224T1800Z/
/BRUF1.1.ER.210220T1200Z.210221T1800Z.210224T0600Z.NO/
708 PM CST Fri Feb 19 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20).
* From Saturday morning to Wednesday afternoon.
* At 6:45 PM CST Friday the stage was 13.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage 
  tomorrow morning to a crest of 14.4 feet early Sunday afternoon. 
  It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Big Cedar, Cowford, and Choctawhatchee 
  River Roads begin to flood in Walton County. Flood waters impact 
  storage areas underneath homes on the west banks of the 
  Choctawhatchee River. Low areas along Strickland Road in 
  Washington County become subject to flooding.


&&

LAT...LON 3070 8581 3044 8585 3037 8609 3044 8613
      3047 8596 3070 8592

$$
777 
WGUS82 KTAE 201423
FLSTAE

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
823 AM CST Sat Feb 20 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...

  Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20) affecting Walton and 
  Washington Counties.

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.

&&


FLC131-133-210830-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210224T1800Z/
/BRUF1.1.ER.210220T1115Z.210222T1200Z.210224T0600Z.NO/
823 AM CST Sat Feb 20 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20).
* Until Wednesday afternoon.
* At 7:45 AM CST Saturday the stage was 14.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.5 feet 
  Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early 
  Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Big Cedar, Cowford, and Choctawhatchee 
  River Roads begin to flood in Walton County. Flood waters impact 
  storage areas underneath homes on the west banks of the 
  Choctawhatchee River. Low areas along Strickland Road in 
  Washington County become subject to flooding.


&&

LAT...LON 3070 8581 3044 8585 3037 8609 3044 8613
      3047 8596 3070 8592

$$

DVD
791 
WGUS82 KTAE 210149
FLSTAE

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
749 PM CST Sat Feb 20 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...

  Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20) affecting Walton and 
  Washington Counties.

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 Sunday morning.

&&


FLC131-133-220100-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210224T1800Z/
/BRUF1.1.ER.210220T1115Z.210222T0000Z.210224T0600Z.NO/
749 PM CST Sat Feb 20 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20).
* Until Wednesday afternoon.
* At 6:45 PM CST Saturday the stage was 14.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 6:45 PM CST Saturday was 14.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.3 feet 
  tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early 
  Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Big Cedar, Cowford, and Choctawhatchee 
  River Roads begin to flood in Walton County. Flood waters impact 
  storage areas underneath homes on the west banks of the 
  Choctawhatchee River. Low areas along Strickland Road in 
  Washington County become subject to flooding.


&&

LAT...LON 3070 8581 3044 8585 3037 8609 3044 8613
      3047 8596 3070 8592

$$
225 
WGUS82 KTAE 211354
FLSTAE

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
754 AM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...

  Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20) affecting Walton and 
  Washington Counties.

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.

&&


FLC131-133-220800-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210224T0600Z/
/BRUF1.1.ER.210220T1115Z.210222T0000Z.210223T1800Z.NO/
754 AM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Wednesday 
morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20).
* Until late Tuesday night.
* At 6:45 AM CST Sunday the stage was 14.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 6:45 AM CST Sunday was 14.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.2 feet 
  this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday 
  afternoon.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Big Cedar, Cowford, and Choctawhatchee 
  River Roads begin to flood in Walton County. Flood waters impact 
  storage areas underneath homes on the west banks of the 
  Choctawhatchee River. Low areas along Strickland Road in 
  Washington County become subject to flooding.


&&

LAT...LON 3070 8581 3044 8585 3037 8609 3044 8613
      3047 8596 3070 8592

$$

DVD
275 
WGUS82 KTAE 220100
FLSTAE

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
700 PM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Florida...

  Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20) affecting Walton and 
  Washington Counties.

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.

The next statement will be issued Monday afternoon at 100 PM CST.

&&


FLC131-133-221900-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRUF1.1.ER.210220T1115Z.210222T0600Z.210223T0600Z.NO/
700 PM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20).
* Until further notice.
* At 5:45 PM CST Sunday the stage was 14.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 5:45 PM CST Sunday was 14.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.1 feet 
  just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage 
  early Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Big Cedar, Cowford, and Choctawhatchee 
  River Roads begin to flood in Walton County. Flood waters impact 
  storage areas underneath homes on the west banks of the 
  Choctawhatchee River. Low areas along Strickland Road in 
  Washington County become subject to flooding.


&&

LAT...LON 3070 8581 3044 8585 3037 8609 3044 8613
      3047 8596 3070 8592

$$
760 
WGUS82 KTAE 230037
FLSTAE

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
637 PM CST Mon Feb 22 2021

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Florida...

  Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20) affecting Walton and 
  Washington Counties.

FLC131-133-230145-
/O.CAN.KTAE.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210223T0037Z/
/BRUF1.1.ER.210220T1115Z.210222T0600Z.210223T0600Z.NO/
637 PM CST Mon Feb 22 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20) 
has been cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20).
* At 5:45 PM CST Monday the stage was 13.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 12.1 feet Saturday 
  evening.


&&

LAT...LON 3070 8581 3044 8585 3037 8609 3044 8613
      3047 8596 3070 8592

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 19, 9:55 AM CSTRiver Flood AdvisoryTAELeon, Liberty, Wakulla5 hr
Feb 19, 9:59 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningTAEHamilton, Madison3 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.