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River Flood Warning 24, NWS Tallahassee, FL

March 2, 2021Brooks County, Lowndes County, Georgia

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.

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 Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd) (VDSG1). The gauge peaked at 16.86 ft at Mar 6, 2021, 12:00 AM EST.

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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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 2, 9:22 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningTAEGrady, Thomas3 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.