Alert archive / Georgia / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 24, NWS Tallahassee, FL
NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this river flood warning at Mar 2, 2021, 9:24 PM EST for Brooks County, Lowndes County, Georgia. It took effect at Mar 4, 2021, 8:12 AM EST. It was in force for 4 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 2, 2021, 9:24 PM EST (02:24 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 4, 2021, 8:12 AM EST
- Expired
- Mar 8, 2021, 2:39 PM EST
- In force
- 4 days
- Issued by
- NWS Tallahassee, FL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Brooks County, GA, Lowndes County, GA
The radar
The Moody AFB radar (KVAX), 29 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:24 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd) (VDSG1). The gauge peaked at 16.86 ft at Mar 6, 2021, 12:00 AM EST.
- Action stage
- 131 ft
- Minor stage
- 135 ft
- Moderate stage
- 142 ft
- Major stage
- 145 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 023177483, 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.
275 WGUS42 KTAE 030224 FLWTAE BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 924 PM EST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...The National Weather Service in Tallahassee FL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Georgia... Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd) affecting Lowndes and Brooks 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 Wednesday afternoon at 330 PM EST. && GAC027-185-032030- /O.NEW.KTAE.FL.W.0024.210304T1312Z-000000T0000Z/ /VDSG1.1.ER.210304T1312Z.210306T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 924 PM EST Tue Mar 2 2021 The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a * Flood Warning for the Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd). * From Thursday morning until further notice. * At 8:30 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 129.0 feet. * Flood stage is 135.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Thursday morning and continue rising to a crest of 136.6 feet Friday evening. * Impact...At 135.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. Langdale Park floods. && LAT...LON 3100 8319 3079 8335 3084 8346 3103 8330 $$
12 follow-up statements
540 WGUS82 KTAE 031518 FLSTAE Flood Statement National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 1018 AM EST Wed Mar 3 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Georgia... Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd) affecting Lowndes and Brooks Counties. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening. && GAC027-185-041815- /O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0024.210304T1300Z-000000T0000Z/ /VDSG1.1.ER.210304T1300Z.210306T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1018 AM EST Wed Mar 3 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice... The Flood Warning continues for the Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd). * From Thursday morning until further notice. * At 9:30 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 130.5 feet. * Flood stage is 135.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning and continue rising to a crest of 136.7 feet early Saturday morning. * Impact...At 135.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. Langdale Park floods. && LAT...LON 3100 8319 3079 8335 3084 8346 3103 8330 $$
791 WGUS82 KTAE 040143 FLSTAE Flood Statement National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 843 PM EST Wed Mar 3 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Georgia... Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd) affecting Lowndes and Brooks 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 tomorrow. && GAC027-185-041945- /O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0024.210305T0800Z-000000T0000Z/ /VDSG1.1.ER.210305T0800Z.210307T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 843 PM EST Wed Mar 3 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice... The Flood Warning continues for the Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd). * From late Thursday night until further notice. * At 7:30 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 131.7 feet. * Flood stage is 135.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Friday morning and continue rising to a crest of 136.9 feet early Sunday morning. * Impact...At 135.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. Langdale Park floods. && LAT...LON 3100 8319 3079 8335 3084 8346 3103 8330 $$
085 WGUS82 KTAE 041459 FLSTAE Flood Statement National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 959 AM EST Thu Mar 4 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Georgia... Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd) affecting Lowndes and Brooks Counties. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening. && GAC027-185-051800- /O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0024.210305T1200Z-000000T0000Z/ /VDSG1.1.ER.210305T1200Z.210307T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 959 AM EST Thu Mar 4 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice... The Flood Warning continues for the Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd). * From Friday morning until further notice. * At 9:30 AM EST Thursday the stage was 133.4 feet. * Flood stage is 135.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning and continue rising to a crest of 136.9 feet early Sunday afternoon. * Impact...At 135.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. Langdale Park floods. && LAT...LON 3100 8319 3079 8335 3084 8346 3103 8330 $$
910 WGUS82 KTAE 050138 FLSTAE Flood Statement National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 838 PM EST Thu Mar 4 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia... Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd) affecting Lowndes and Brooks 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 tomorrow. && GAC027-185-051945- /O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0024.210305T0208Z-210309T2200Z/ /VDSG1.1.ER.210305T0208Z.210307T0000Z.210309T1000Z.NO/ 838 PM EST Thu Mar 4 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Tuesday afternoon... The Flood Warning continues for the Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd). * Until Tuesday afternoon. * At 7:30 PM EST Thursday the stage was 134.8 feet. * Flood stage is 135.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 136.7 feet Saturday evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning. * Impact...At 135.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. Langdale Park floods. && LAT...LON 3100 8319 3079 8335 3084 8346 3103 8330 $$
102 WGUS82 KTAE 051355 FLSTAE Flood Statement National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 855 AM EST Fri Mar 5 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia... Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd) affecting Lowndes and Brooks Counties. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight by 12:00AM EST. && GAC027-185-060800- /O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210309T2200Z/ /VDSG1.1.ER.210305T0208Z.210307T0000Z.210309T1000Z.NO/ 855 AM EST Fri Mar 5 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd). * Until Tuesday afternoon. * At 7:30 PM EST Thursday the stage was 134.8 feet. * Flood stage is 135.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring, and will continue. * Forecast...The river rose above flood stage Thursday, March 04, and is expected to crest near 137.0 feet overnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning. * Impact...At 135.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. Langdale Park floods. && LAT...LON 3100 8319 3079 8335 3084 8346 3103 8330 $$
990 WGUS82 KTAE 051443 FLSTAE Flood Statement National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 943 AM EST Fri Mar 5 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia... Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd) affecting Lowndes and Brooks 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 late tonight by 12:00 AM EST. && GAC027-185-060845- /O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210309T2000Z/ /VDSG1.1.ER.210305T0208Z.210306T0000Z.210309T0800Z.NO/ 943 AM EST Fri Mar 5 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Tuesday afternoon... The Flood Warning continues for the Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd). * Until Tuesday afternoon. * At 8:30 AM EST Friday the stage was 136.7 feet. * Flood stage is 135.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding will continue. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 AM EST Friday was 136.7 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 136.9 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning. * Impact...At 135.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. Langdale Park floods. && LAT...LON 3100 8319 3079 8335 3084 8346 3103 8330 $$
689 WGUS82 KTAE 060206 FLSTAE Flood Statement National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 906 PM EST Fri Mar 5 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Georgia... Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd) affecting Lowndes and Brooks Counties. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued tomorrow. && GAC027-185-062015- /O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210309T2000Z/ /VDSG1.1.ER.210305T0208Z.210306T0130Z.210309T0800Z.NO/ 906 PM EST Fri Mar 5 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd). * Until Tuesday afternoon. * At 8:30 PM EST Friday the stage was 137.1 feet. * Flood stage is 135.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and forecast to continue. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM EST Friday was 137.1 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning and continue falling to 132.3 feet Wednesday evening. * At 135.0 feet, minor flooding begins. Langdale Park floods. && LAT...LON 3100 8319 3079 8335 3084 8346 3103 8330 $$
878 WGUS82 KTAE 061418 FLSTAE Flood Statement National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 918 AM EST Sat Mar 6 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia... Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd) affecting Lowndes and Brooks 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 this evening. && GAC027-185-070830- /O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210309T2000Z/ /VDSG1.1.ER.210305T0208Z.210306T1030Z.210309T0800Z.NO/ 918 AM EST Sat Mar 6 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd). * Until Tuesday afternoon. * At 8:30 AM EST Saturday the stage was 137.1 feet. * Flood stage is 135.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 AM EST Saturday was 137.2 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning and continue falling to 131.6 feet Thursday morning. && LAT...LON 3100 8319 3079 8335 3084 8346 3103 8330 $$
294 WGUS82 KTAE 070144 FLSTAE Flood Statement National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 844 PM EST Sat Mar 6 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia... Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd) affecting Lowndes and Brooks Counties. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. && GAC027-185-071945- /O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210309T2000Z/ /VDSG1.1.ER.210305T0208Z.210306T1030Z.210309T0800Z.NO/ 844 PM EST Sat Mar 6 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd). * Until Tuesday afternoon. * At 7:30 PM EST Saturday the stage was 136.9 feet. * Flood stage is 135.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 PM EST Saturday was 137.2 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 137.0 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning. && LAT...LON 3100 8319 3079 8335 3084 8346 3103 8330 $$ JM
070 WGUS82 KTAE 071436 FLSTAE Flood Statement National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 936 AM EST Sun Mar 7 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia... Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd) affecting Lowndes and Brooks 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. && GAC027-185-080845- /O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210309T0400Z/ /VDSG1.1.ER.210305T0208Z.210306T1030Z.210308T1600Z.NO/ 936 AM EST Sun Mar 7 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow evening... The Flood Warning continues for the Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd). * Until Monday evening. * At 8:30 AM EST Sunday the stage was 136.4 feet. * Flood stage is 135.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 AM EST Sunday was 137.1 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning and continue falling to 129.9 feet Friday morning. * Impact...At 135.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. Langdale Park floods. && LAT...LON 3100 8319 3079 8335 3084 8346 3103 8330 $$
406 WGUS82 KTAE 080155 FLSTAE Flood Statement National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 855 PM EST Sun Mar 7 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia... Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd) affecting Lowndes and Brooks Counties. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued tomorrow && GAC027-185-082000- /O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210309T0400Z/ /VDSG1.1.ER.210305T0208Z.210306T1030Z.210308T1600Z.NO/ 855 PM EST Sun Mar 7 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd). * Until Monday evening. * At 7:30 PM EST Sunday the stage was 135.8 feet. * Flood stage is 135.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 PM EST Sunday was 136.9 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning and continue falling to 129.9 feet Friday morning. * Impact...At 135.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. Langdale Park floods. && LAT...LON 3100 8319 3079 8335 3084 8346 3103 8330 $$ JM
968 WGUS82 KTAE 081939 FLSTAE Flood Statement National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 239 PM EST Mon Mar 8 2021 ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Georgia... Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd) affecting Lowndes and Brooks Counties. GAC027-185-082045- /O.CAN.KTAE.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210308T1939Z/ /VDSG1.1.ER.210305T0208Z.210306T1030Z.210308T1600Z.NO/ 239 PM EST Mon Mar 8 2021 ...The Flood Warning for the Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd) has been cancelled... The Flood Warning is cancelled for the Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd). * At 12:30 PM EST Monday the stage was 134.9 feet. * Flood stage is 135.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 129.4 feet Saturday morning. && LAT...LON 3100 8319 3079 8335 3084 8346 3103 8330 $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Tallahassee, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 9:22 PM EST | River Flood Warning | TAE | Grady, Thomas | 3 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.