Alert archive / Florida / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 22, NWS Tallahassee, FL
NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this river flood warning at Feb 24, 2021, 9:50 AM EST for Lafayette County, Suwannee County, Florida. It took effect at Feb 26, 2021, 1:00 PM EST. It was in force for 8 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 24, 2021, 9:50 AM EST (14:50 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 26, 2021, 1:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Mar 6, 2021, 8:59 PM EST
- In force
- 8 days
- Issued by
- NWS Tallahassee, FL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Lafayette County, FL, Suwannee County, FL
The radar
The Moody AFB radar (KVAX), 106 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:51 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 Suwannee River at Branford - US 27 (in NAVD88) (BFDF1). The gauge peaked at 21.75 ft at Mar 2, 2021, 5:00 PM EST.
- Action stage
- 22 ft
- Minor stage
- 25 ft
- Moderate stage
- 31 ft
- Major stage
- 36 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02320500, 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.
658
WGUS42 KTAE 241450
FLWTAE
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
950 AM EST Wed Feb 24 2021
...The National Weather Service in Tallahassee FL has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Florida...
Suwannee River at Branford (US 27) affecting Lafayette and
Suwannee 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.
&&
FLC067-121-250900-
/O.NEW.KTAE.FL.W.0022.210226T1800Z-000000T0000Z/
/BFDF1.1.ER.210226T1800Z.210303T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
950 AM EST Wed Feb 24 2021
The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Suwannee River at Branford (US 27).
* From Friday afternoon until further notice.
* At 9:00 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 23.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
Friday afternoon and continue rising to 28.1 feet Wednesday
morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 28.0 feet, In Lafayette County, flooding begins on NE
Gold Dust Road.
&&
LAT...LON 3000 8294 2993 8288 2987 8287 2987 8294
2997 8299
$$
DH21 follow-up statements
072
WGUS82 KTAE 250233
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
933 PM EST Wed Feb 24 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Suwannee River at Branford (US 27) affecting Lafayette and
Suwannee Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Thursday morning.
&&
FLC067-121-260100-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0022.210226T1800Z-000000T0000Z/
/BFDF1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
933 PM EST Wed Feb 24 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Suwannee River at Branford (US 27).
* From Friday afternoon until further notice.
* At 9:00 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 23.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
Friday afternoon and continue rising to 28.2 feet Wednesday
evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 28.0 feet, In Lafayette County, flooding begins on NE
Gold Dust Road.
&&
LAT...LON 3000 8294 2993 8288 2987 8287 2987 8294
2997 8299
$$075
WGUS82 KTAE 251429
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
929 AM EST Thu Feb 25 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Suwannee River at Branford (US 27) affecting Lafayette and
Suwannee Counties.
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 330 AM EST.
&&
FLC067-121-260830-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0022.210226T1800Z-000000T0000Z/
/BFDF1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
929 AM EST Thu Feb 25 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Suwannee River at Branford (US 27).
* From Friday afternoon until further notice.
* At 9:00 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 23.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon and continue rising to 28.2 feet Wednesday
evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 28.0 feet, In Lafayette County, flooding begins on NE
Gold Dust Road.
&&
LAT...LON 3000 8294 2993 8288 2987 8287 2987 8294
2997 8299
$$814
WGUS82 KTAE 260204
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
904 PM EST Thu Feb 25 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Suwannee River at Branford (US 27) affecting Lafayette and
Suwannee Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Friday morning.
&&
FLC067-121-262015-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0022.210226T1800Z-000000T0000Z/
/BFDF1.1.ER.210226T1800Z.210304T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
904 PM EST Thu Feb 25 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Suwannee River at Branford (US 27).
* From Friday afternoon until further notice.
* At 8:00 PM EST Thursday the stage was 24.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon and continue rising to 28.2 feet early Thursday
morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 28.0 feet, In Lafayette County, flooding begins on NE
Gold Dust Road.
&&
LAT...LON 3000 8294 2993 8288 2987 8287 2987 8294
2997 8299
$$594
WGUS82 KTAE 261417
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
917 AM EST Fri Feb 26 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Florida...
Suwannee River at Branford (US 27) affecting Lafayette and
Suwannee Counties.
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 this evening.
&&
FLC067-121-270830-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0022.210227T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BFDF1.1.ER.210227T0000Z.210305T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
917 AM EST Fri Feb 26 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Suwannee River at Branford (US 27).
* From this evening until further notice.
* At 9:00 AM EST Friday the stage was 24.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
evening and continue rising to 27.7 feet Friday morning.
Additional rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 28.0 feet, In Lafayette County, flooding begins on NE
Gold Dust Road.
&&
LAT...LON 3000 8294 2993 8288 2987 8287 2987 8294
2997 8299
$$615
WGUS82 KTAE 270037
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
737 PM EST Fri Feb 26 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Suwannee River at Branford (US 27) affecting Lafayette and
Suwannee Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Saturday morning.
&&
FLC067-121-271845-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BFDF1.1.ER.210227T0142Z.210306T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
737 PM EST Fri Feb 26 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Suwannee River at Branford (US 27).
* Until further notice.
* At 7:00 PM EST Friday the stage was 25.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
evening and continue rising to 27.8 feet Friday evening.
Additional rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 28.0 feet, In Lafayette County, flooding begins on NE
Gold Dust Road.
&&
LAT...LON 3000 8294 2993 8288 2987 8287 2987 8294
2997 8299
$$886
WGUS82 KTAE 271418
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
918 AM EST Sat Feb 27 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Suwannee River at Branford (US 27) affecting Lafayette and
Suwannee Counties.
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 by 12:00 AM EST.
&&
FLC067-121-280830-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BFDF1.1.ER.210227T0215Z.210304T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
918 AM EST Sat Feb 27 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Suwannee River at Branford (US 27).
* Until further notice.
* At 9:00 AM EST Saturday the stage was 25.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding will continue.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:00 AM EST Saturday was 25.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 27.0 feet early
Thursday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 27.0 feet, In Lafayette County, flooding expands along
SE River Drive, isolating homes in the area.
&&
LAT...LON 3000 8294 2993 8288 2987 8287 2987 8294
2997 8299
$$901
WGUS82 KTAE 280213
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
913 PM EST Sat Feb 27 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Suwannee River at Branford (US 27) affecting Lafayette and
Suwannee Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Sunday morning.
&&
FLC067-121-282015-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BFDF1.1.ER.210227T0215Z.210304T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
913 PM EST Sat Feb 27 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Suwannee River at Branford (US 27).
* Until further notice.
* At 9:00 PM EST Saturday the stage was 25.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:00 PM EST Saturday was 25.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.7 feet
early Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 27.0 feet, In Lafayette County, flooding expands along
SE River Drive, isolating homes in the area.
&&
LAT...LON 3000 8294 2993 8288 2987 8287 2987 8294
2997 8299
$$870
WGUS82 KTAE 281338
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
838 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Suwannee River at Branford (US 27) affecting Lafayette and
Suwannee 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 later this evening.
&&
FLC067-121-010745-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BFDF1.1.ER.210227T0215Z.210303T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
838 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Suwannee River at Branford (US 27).
* Until further notice.
* At 8:00 AM EST Sunday the stage was 25.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding will continue.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:00 AM EST Sunday was 25.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.5 feet
Tuesday evening.
* Impact...At 27.0 feet, In Lafayette County, flooding expands along
SE River Drive, isolating homes in the area.
&&
LAT...LON 3000 8294 2993 8288 2987 8287 2987 8294
2997 8299
$$885
WGUS82 KTAE 010042
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
742 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Suwannee River at Branford (US 27) affecting Lafayette and
Suwannee Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Monday morning.
&&
FLC067-121-011845-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BFDF1.1.ER.210227T0215Z.210303T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
742 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Suwannee River at Branford (US 27).
* Until further notice.
* At 7:00 PM EST Sunday the stage was 25.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:00 PM EST Sunday was 25.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.6 feet
Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 27.0 feet, In Lafayette County, flooding expands along
SE River Drive, isolating homes in the area.
&&
LAT...LON 3000 8294 2993 8288 2987 8287 2987 8294
2997 8299
$$680
WGUS82 KTAE 011421
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
921 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Suwannee River at Branford (US 27) affecting Lafayette and
Suwannee Counties.
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 by 12:00 AM tonight.
&&
FLC067-121-020830-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BFDF1.1.ER.210227T0215Z.210303T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
921 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Suwannee River at Branford (US 27).
* Until further notice.
* At 7:00 PM EST Sunday the stage was 25.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding will continue.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:00 PM EST Sunday was 25.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.6 feet
Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 27.0 feet, In Lafayette County, flooding expands along
SE River Drive, isolating homes in the area.
&&
LAT...LON 3000 8294 2993 8288 2987 8287 2987 8294
2997 8299
$$
EB231
WGUS82 KTAE 020104
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
804 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Suwannee River at Branford (US 27) affecting Lafayette and
Suwannee Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
&&
FLC067-121-021915-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BFDF1.1.ER.210227T0215Z.210302T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
804 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Suwannee River at Branford (US 27).
* Until further notice.
* At 7:00 PM EST Monday the stage was 25.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:00 PM EST Monday was 25.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.9 feet
just after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 25.3 feet, The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission
begins enforcement of a no wake zone from the SR-51 bridge at
Luraville to the Little River Spring.
&&
LAT...LON 3000 8294 2993 8288 2987 8287 2987 8294
2997 8299
$$124
WGUS82 KTAE 021638
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1138 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Suwannee River at Branford (US 27) affecting Lafayette and
Suwannee Counties.
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 this evening.
&&
FLC067-121-031800-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BFDF1.1.ER.210227T0215Z.210302T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1138 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Suwannee River at Branford (US 27).
* Until further notice.
* At 10:00 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 25.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 11:00 AM EST Tuesday was 25.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.9 feet
this afternoon.
* Impact...At 25.3 feet, The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission
begins enforcement of a no wake zone from the SR-51 bridge at
Luraville to the Little River Spring.
&&
LAT...LON 3000 8294 2993 8288 2987 8287 2987 8294
2997 8299
$$952
WGUS82 KTAE 030157
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
857 PM EST Tue Mar 2 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Suwannee River at Branford (US 27) affecting Lafayette and
Suwannee Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued tomorrow.
&&
FLC067-121-032000-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BFDF1.1.ER.210227T0215Z.210303T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
857 PM EST Tue Mar 2 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Suwannee River at Branford (US 27).
* Until further notice.
* At 8:00 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 25.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:00 PM EST Tuesday was 25.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.9 feet
just after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 25.3 feet, The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission
begins enforcement of a no wake zone from the SR-51 bridge at
Luraville to the Little River Spring.
&&
LAT...LON 3000 8294 2993 8288 2987 8287 2987 8294
2997 8299
$$316
WGUS82 KTAE 031536
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1036 AM EST Wed Mar 3 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Suwannee River at Branford (US 27) affecting Lafayette and
Suwannee Counties.
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 this evening.
&&
FLC067-121-041800-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-210307T0600Z/
/BFDF1.1.ER.210227T0215Z.210303T0300Z.210306T1800Z.NO/
1036 AM EST Wed Mar 3 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Sunday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Suwannee River at Branford (US 27).
* Until late Saturday night.
* At 10:00 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 25.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:00 AM EST Wednesday was 25.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
Saturday afternoon and continue falling to 24.2 feet Wednesday
morning.
* Impact...At 25.3 feet, The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission
begins enforcement of a no wake zone from the SR-51 bridge at
Luraville to the Little River Spring.
&&
LAT...LON 3000 8294 2993 8288 2987 8287 2987 8294
2997 8299
$$035
WGUS82 KTAE 040141
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
841 PM EST Wed Mar 3 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Suwannee River at Branford (US 27) affecting Lafayette and
Suwannee Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued tomorrow.
&&
FLC067-121-041945-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-210307T0600Z/
/BFDF1.1.ER.210227T0215Z.210303T0300Z.210306T1800Z.NO/
841 PM EST Wed Mar 3 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Suwannee River at Branford (US 27).
* Until late Saturday night.
* At 8:00 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 25.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:00 PM EST Wednesday was 25.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
Saturday afternoon and continue falling to 24.1 feet Wednesday
evening.
* Impact...At 25.3 feet, The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission
begins enforcement of a no wake zone from the SR-51 bridge at
Luraville to the Little River Spring.
&&
LAT...LON 3000 8294 2993 8288 2987 8287 2987 8294
2997 8299
$$608
WGUS82 KTAE 041539
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1039 AM EST Thu Mar 4 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Suwannee River at Branford (US 27) affecting Lafayette and
Suwannee Counties.
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 this evening.
&&
FLC067-121-051800-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-210306T1800Z/
/BFDF1.1.ER.210227T0215Z.210303T0300Z.210306T0600Z.NO/
1039 AM EST Thu Mar 4 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Saturday
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Suwannee River at Branford (US 27).
* Until Saturday afternoon.
* At 10:00 AM EST Thursday the stage was 25.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:00 AM EST Thursday was 25.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
Saturday morning and continue falling to 23.8 feet Thursday
morning.
* Impact...At 25.3 feet, The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission
begins enforcement of a no wake zone from the SR-51 bridge at
Luraville to the Little River Spring.
&&
LAT...LON 3000 8294 2993 8288 2987 8287 2987 8294
2997 8299
$$395
WGUS82 KTAE 050142
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
842 PM EST Thu Mar 4 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Suwannee River at Branford (US 27) affecting Lafayette and
Suwannee Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued tomorrow.
&&
FLC067-121-051945-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-210306T1800Z/
/BFDF1.1.ER.210227T0215Z.210303T0300Z.210306T0600Z.NO/
842 PM EST Thu Mar 4 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Suwannee River at Branford (US 27).
* Until Saturday afternoon.
* At 8:00 PM EST Thursday the stage was 25.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:00 PM EST Thursday was 25.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
Saturday morning and continue falling to 23.8 feet Thursday
evening.
* Impact...At 25.3 feet, The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission
begins enforcement of a no wake zone from the SR-51 bridge at
Luraville to the Little River Spring.
&&
LAT...LON 3000 8294 2993 8288 2987 8287 2987 8294
2997 8299
$$922
WGUS82 KTAE 051447
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
947 AM EST Fri Mar 5 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Florida...
Suwannee River at Branford (US 27) affecting Lafayette and
Suwannee Counties.
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 by 12:00 AM EST.
&&
FLC067-121-060900-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-210307T0000Z/
/BFDF1.1.ER.210227T0215Z.210303T0300Z.210306T1200Z.NO/
947 AM EST Fri Mar 5 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Suwannee River at Branford (US 27).
* Until Saturday evening.
* At 9:00 AM EST Friday the stage was 25.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding will continue.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:00 AM EST Friday was 25.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 23.8 feet Friday morning.
* Impact...At 25.3 feet, The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission
begins enforcement of a no wake zone from the SR-51 bridge at
Luraville to the Little River Spring.
&&
LAT...LON 3000 8294 2993 8288 2987 8287 2987 8294
2997 8299
$$283
WGUS82 KTAE 060209
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
909 PM EST Fri Mar 5 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Florida...
Suwannee River at Branford (US 27) affecting Lafayette and
Suwannee Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued tomorrow.
&&
FLC067-121-062015-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-210307T0000Z/
/BFDF1.1.ER.210227T0215Z.210303T0300Z.210306T1200Z.NO/
909 PM EST Fri Mar 5 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Suwannee River at Branford (US 27).
* Until Saturday evening.
* At 8:00 PM EST Friday the stage was 25.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and forecast to continue.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:00 PM EST Friday was 25.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 24.0 feet Friday evening.
* Impact...At 25.3 feet, The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission
begins enforcement of a no wake zone from the SR-51 bridge at
Luraville to the Little River Spring.
&&
LAT...LON 3000 8294 2993 8288 2987 8287 2987 8294
2997 8299
$$926
WGUS82 KTAE 061417
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
917 AM EST Sat Mar 6 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Florida...
Suwannee River at Branford (US 27) affecting Lafayette and
Suwannee Counties.
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 this afternoon.
&&
FLC067-121-070600-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-210307T0600Z/
/BFDF1.1.ER.210227T0215Z.210303T0300Z.210306T1800Z.NO/
917 AM EST Sat Mar 6 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until just after midnight
tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Suwannee River at Branford (US 27).
* Until late tonight.
* At 9:00 AM EST Saturday the stage was 25.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 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 Saturday was 25.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
afternoon and continue falling to 24.1 feet Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, The Ivey Park Boat Ramp begins to flood in
Branford. In Lafayette County, SE River Drive begins to flood
about 3 miles downstream from Branford.
&&
LAT...LON 3000 8294 2993 8288 2987 8287 2987 8294
2997 8299
$$135
WGUS82 KTAE 070159
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
859 PM EST Sat Mar 6 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Florida...
Suwannee River at Branford (US 27) affecting Lafayette and
Suwannee Counties.
FLC067-121-070300-
/O.CAN.KTAE.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-210307T0159Z/
/BFDF1.1.ER.210227T0215Z.210303T0300Z.210306T1800Z.NO/
859 PM EST Sat Mar 6 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Suwannee River at Branford (US 27) has
been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Suwannee River at Branford (US 27).
* At 8:00 PM EST Saturday the stage was 24.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 24.6 feet Saturday
evening.
&&
LAT...LON 3000 8294 2993 8288 2987 8287 2987 8294
2997 8299
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Tallahassee, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 9:48 AM EST | River Flood Warning | TAE | Lafayette, Suwannee | 7 days |
| Feb 24, 9:49 AM EST | River Flood Warning | TAE | Dixie, Gilchrist, Lafayette | 22 days |
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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.