Alert archive / Georgia / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 26, NWS Tallahassee, FL
NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this river flood warning at Mar 5, 2021, 9:11 PM EST for Brooks County, Lowndes County, Georgia. It took effect at Mar 7, 2021, 11:53 AM EST. It was in force for 3 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 5, 2021, 9:11 PM EST (02:11 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 7, 2021, 11:53 AM EST
- Expired
- Mar 10, 2021, 2:00 PM EST
- In force
- 3 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), 41 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:11 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 near Quitman (US 84) (QUTG1). The gauge peaked at 22.35 ft at Mar 8, 2021, 4:00 PM EST.
- Action stage
- 99 ft
- Minor stage
- 104 ft
- Moderate stage
- 110 ft
- Major stage
- 113 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02318500, 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.
276
WGUS42 KTAE 060211
FLWTAE
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
911 PM EST Fri Mar 5 2021
...The National Weather Service in Tallahassee FL has issued a Flood
Warning for the following river in Georgia...
Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84) 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.NEW.KTAE.FL.W.0026.210307T1700Z-000000T0000Z/
/QUTG1.1.ER.210307T1700Z.210309T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
911 PM EST Fri Mar 5 2021
The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84).
* From Sunday afternoon until further notice.
* At 8:00 PM EST Friday the stage was 98.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 104.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
Sunday afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 106.5 feet
early Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 106.0 feet, In Lowndes County, the boat ramp at the
Clyattville Nankin road is flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3079 8335 3073 8341 3063 8322 3064 8342
3074 8355 3084 8346
$$10 follow-up statements
503
WGUS82 KTAE 061420
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
920 AM EST Sat Mar 6 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84) affecting Lowndes and
Brooks Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening.
&&
GAC027-185-070830-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0026.210307T1700Z-210311T1049Z/
/QUTG1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
920 AM EST Sat Mar 6 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Thursday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84).
* From Sunday afternoon to late Wednesday night.
* At 8:00 AM EST Saturday the stage was 100.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 104.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 106.1 feet Monday evening. It
will then fall below flood stage Wednesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 106.0 feet, In Lowndes County, the boat ramp at the
Clyattville Nankin road is flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3079 8335 3073 8341 3063 8322 3064 8342
3074 8355 3084 8346
$$225
WGUS82 KTAE 070146
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
846 PM EST Sat Mar 6 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Georgia...
Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84) 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 tomorrow.
&&
GAC027-185-072000-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0026.210307T1700Z-000000T0000Z/
/QUTG1.1.ER.210307T1700Z.210309T0000Z.210310T2248Z.NO/
846 PM EST Sat Mar 6 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84).
* From Sunday afternoon until further notice.
* At 8:00 PM EST Saturday the stage was 101.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 104.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 106.1 feet Monday evening. It
will then fall below flood stage Wednesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 106.0 feet, In Lowndes County, the boat ramp at the
Clyattville Nankin road is flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3079 8335 3073 8341 3063 8322 3064 8342
3074 8355 3084 8346
$$
JM017
WGUS82 KTAE 071437 RRA
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
937 AM EST Sun Mar 7 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84) affecting Lowndes and
Brooks Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening.
&&
GAC027-185-080845-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0026.210307T1653Z-210311T1312Z/
/QUTG1.1.ER.210307T1653Z.210309T1200Z.210311T0112Z.NO/
937 AM EST Sun Mar 7 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Thursday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84).
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 9:00 AM EST Sunday the stage was 103.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 104.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this morning to a crest of 106.2 feet Tuesday morning. It will
then fall below flood stage Wednesday evening.
* Impact...At 106.0 feet, In Lowndes County, the boat ramp at the
Clyattville Nankin road is flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3079 8335 3073 8341 3063 8322 3064 8342
3074 8355 3084 8346
$$340
WGUS82 KTAE 080158
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
858 PM EST Sun Mar 7 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Georgia...
Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84) 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.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/QUTG1.1.ER.210307T1610Z.210309T1200Z.210311T0112Z.NO/
858 PM EST Sun Mar 7 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84).
* Until further notice.
* At 8:00 PM EST Sunday the stage was 104.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 104.0 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 Sunday was 104.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 105.9 feet
Monday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday
afternoon.
* Impact...At 106.0 feet, In Lowndes County, the boat ramp at the
Clyattville Nankin road is flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3079 8335 3073 8341 3063 8322 3064 8342
3074 8355 3084 8346
$$
JM031
WGUS82 KTAE 081454
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
954 AM EST Mon Mar 8 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84) affecting Lowndes and
Brooks Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening.
&&
GAC027-185-090900-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-210311T0730Z/
/QUTG1.1.ER.210307T1610Z.210309T0000Z.210310T1930Z.NO/
954 AM EST Mon Mar 8 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Thursday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84).
* Until late Wednesday night.
* At 9:00 AM EST Monday the stage was 105.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 104.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:00 AM EST Monday was 105.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 105.9 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday
afternoon.
* Impact...At 106.0 feet, In Lowndes County, the boat ramp at the
Clyattville Nankin road is flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3079 8335 3073 8341 3063 8322 3064 8342
3074 8355 3084 8346
$$706
WGUS82 KTAE 090121
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
821 PM EST Mon Mar 8 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Georgia...
Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84) 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
&&
GAC027-185-091930-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/QUTG1.1.ER.210307T1610Z.210309T0600Z.210310T1930Z.NO/
821 PM EST Mon Mar 8 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84).
* Until further notice.
* At 7:00 PM EST Monday the stage was 105.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 104.0 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 105.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 105.9 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
early Wednesday afternoon.
&&
LAT...LON 3079 8335 3073 8341 3063 8322 3064 8342
3074 8355 3084 8346
$$
JM844
WGUS82 KTAE 091420
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
920 AM EST Tue Mar 9 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84) affecting Lowndes and
Brooks Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 330 AM EST.
&&
GAC027-185-100830-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-210311T0336Z/
/QUTG1.1.ER.210307T1610Z.210308T2230Z.210310T1536Z.NO/
920 AM EST Tue Mar 9 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84).
* Until Wednesday evening.
* At 8:00 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 105.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 104.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:00 AM EST Tuesday was 105.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 96.0 feet Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 106.0 feet, in Lowndes County, the boat ramp at the
Clyattville Nankin road is flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3079 8335 3073 8341 3063 8322 3064 8342
3074 8355 3084 8346
$$
AH990
WGUS82 KTAE 100130
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
830 PM EST Tue Mar 9 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84) 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.
&&
GAC027-185-101930-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-210310T2000Z/
/QUTG1.1.ER.210307T1610Z.210308T2230Z.210310T1536Z.NO/
830 PM EST Tue Mar 9 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84).
* Until Wednesday afternoon.
* At 7:00 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 105.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 104.0 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 Tuesday was 105.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 96.0 feet Sunday morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3079 8335 3073 8341 3063 8322 3064 8342
3074 8355 3084 8346
$$
JM845
WGUS82 KTAE 101411
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
911 AM EST Wed Mar 10 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84) affecting Lowndes and
Brooks Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon.
&&
GAC027-185-102000-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-210310T2000Z/
/QUTG1.1.ER.210307T1610Z.210308T2230Z.210310T1631Z.NO/
911 AM EST Wed Mar 10 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84).
* Until this afternoon.
* At 8:00 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 104.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 104.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:00 AM EST Wednesday was 105.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
this morning and continue falling to 94.5 feet Monday morning.
* Impact...At 104.0 feet, in Lowndes County, Spook Bridge Lane
begins to flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3079 8335 3073 8341 3063 8322 3064 8342
3074 8355 3084 8346
$$
AH758
WGUS82 KTAE 101900
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
200 PM EST Wed Mar 10 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Georgia...
Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84) affecting Lowndes and
Brooks Counties.
.The Withlacoochee River near Quitman has fallen below flood stage.
GAC027-185-102000-
/O.CAN.KTAE.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-210310T1900Z/
/QUTG1.1.ER.210307T1610Z.210308T2230Z.210310T1631Z.NO/
200 PM EST Wed Mar 10 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US
84) has been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84).
* At 1:00 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 103.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 104.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 94.5 feet Monday
morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3079 8335 3073 8341 3063 8322 3064 8342
3074 8355 3084 8346
$$Nearby
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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.