Alert archive / Florida / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 16, NWS Tallahassee, FL
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.
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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.
- 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
$$777
WGUS82 KTAE 201423
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
823 AM CST Sat Feb 20 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20) affecting Walton and
Washington Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
&&
FLC131-133-210830-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210224T1800Z/
/BRUF1.1.ER.210220T1115Z.210222T1200Z.210224T0600Z.NO/
823 AM CST Sat Feb 20 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20).
* Until Wednesday afternoon.
* At 7:45 AM CST Saturday the stage was 14.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.5 feet
Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early
Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Big Cedar, Cowford, and Choctawhatchee
River Roads begin to flood in Walton County. Flood waters impact
storage areas underneath homes on the west banks of the
Choctawhatchee River. Low areas along Strickland Road in
Washington County become subject to flooding.
&&
LAT...LON 3070 8581 3044 8585 3037 8609 3044 8613
3047 8596 3070 8592
$$
DVD791
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
$$225
WGUS82 KTAE 211354
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
754 AM CST Sun Feb 21 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20) affecting Walton and
Washington Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
&&
FLC131-133-220800-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210224T0600Z/
/BRUF1.1.ER.210220T1115Z.210222T0000Z.210223T1800Z.NO/
754 AM CST Sun Feb 21 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Wednesday
morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20).
* Until late Tuesday night.
* At 6:45 AM CST Sunday the stage was 14.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 6:45 AM CST Sunday was 14.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.2 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday
afternoon.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Big Cedar, Cowford, and Choctawhatchee
River Roads begin to flood in Walton County. Flood waters impact
storage areas underneath homes on the west banks of the
Choctawhatchee River. Low areas along Strickland Road in
Washington County become subject to flooding.
&&
LAT...LON 3070 8581 3044 8585 3037 8609 3044 8613
3047 8596 3070 8592
$$
DVD275
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 9:55 AM CST | River Flood Advisory | TAE | Leon, Liberty, Wakulla | 5 hr |
| Feb 19, 9:59 AM CST | River Flood Warning | TAE | Hamilton, Madison | 3 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.