Alert archive / Florida / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 33, NWS Tallahassee, FL
NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this river flood warning at Apr 27, 2021, 1:58 AM CDT for Walton County, Washington County, Florida. It took effect at Apr 28, 2021, 7:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 3 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 27, 2021, 1:58 AM CDT (06:58 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 28, 2021, 7:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- May 1, 2021, 8:29 AM CDT
- 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 06:59 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The river
Written for the forecast point Choctawhatchee River near Bruce-Ebro (SR 20) (BRUF1). The gauge peaked at 14.63 ft at Apr 29, 2021, 8:00 AM CDT.
- 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.
121
WGUS42 KTAE 270658
FLWTAE
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
158 AM CDT Tue Apr 27 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
FLC131-133-280100-
/O.NEW.KTAE.FL.W.0033.210428T1200Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRUF1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
158 AM CDT Tue Apr 27 2021
The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20).
* From Wednesday morning until further notice.
* At 12:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 10.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
Wednesday morning and continue rising to a crest of 14.9 feet
Thursday evening.
* 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
$$
42-DVD10 follow-up statements
638
WGUS82 KTAE 271428
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
928 AM CDT Tue Apr 27 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20) affecting Walton and
Washington Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
&&
FLC131-133-280830-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0033.210428T1200Z-210502T1500Z/
/BRUF1.1.ER.210428T1200Z.210429T1800Z.210502T0300Z.NO/
928 AM CDT Tue Apr 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Sunday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20).
* From Wednesday morning to Sunday morning.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 11.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow morning to a crest of 14.8 feet early Thursday afternoon.
It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday evening.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Big Cedar, Cowford, and Choctawhatchee
River Roads begin to flood in Walton County. Flood waters impact
storage areas underneath homes on the west banks of the
Choctawhatchee River. Low areas along Strickland Road in
Washington County become subject to flooding.
&&
LAT...LON 3070 8581 3044 8585 3037 8609 3044 8613
3047 8596 3070 8592
$$485
WGUS82 KTAE 280126
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
826 PM CDT Tue Apr 27 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.
&&
FLC131-133-281930-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0033.210428T1600Z-210502T0900Z/
/BRUF1.1.ER.210428T1600Z.210429T1800Z.210501T2100Z.NO/
826 PM CDT Tue Apr 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Sunday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20).
* From Wednesday morning to late Saturday night.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
tomorrow morning to a crest of 14.7 feet early Thursday afternoon.
It will then fall below flood stage Saturday 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
$$878
WGUS82 KTAE 281306
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
806 AM CDT Wed Apr 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Florida...
Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20) affecting Walton and
Washington Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight.
&&
FLC131-133-290715-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0033.210428T1306Z-210502T0900Z/
/BRUF1.1.ER.210428T1237Z.210429T1800Z.210501T2100Z.NO/
806 AM CDT Wed Apr 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Sunday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20).
* From this morning to late Saturday night.
* At 7:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 14.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 14.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.7 feet
early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
Saturday afternoon.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Big Cedar, Cowford, and Choctawhatchee
River Roads begin to flood in Walton County. Flood waters impact
storage areas underneath homes on the west banks of the
Choctawhatchee River. Low areas along Strickland Road in
Washington County become subject to flooding.
&&
LAT...LON 3070 8581 3044 8585 3037 8609 3044 8613
3047 8596 3070 8592
$$958
WGUS82 KTAE 281310
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
810 AM CDT Wed Apr 28 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 late tonight.
&&
FLC131-133-290715-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-210502T0900Z/
/BRUF1.1.ER.210428T1237Z.210429T1800Z.210501T2100Z.NO/
810 AM CDT Wed Apr 28 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20).
* Until late Saturday night.
* At 7:45 AM CDT Wednesday 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 7:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 14.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.7 feet
early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
Saturday 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
$$267
WGUS82 KTAE 290110
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
810 PM CDT Wed Apr 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Florida...
Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20) affecting Walton and
Washington Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued tomorrow morning.
&&
FLC131-133-291915-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-210502T1200Z/
/BRUF1.1.ER.210428T1237Z.210429T1200Z.210502T0000Z.NO/
810 PM CDT Wed Apr 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Sunday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20).
* Until Sunday morning.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 14.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday was 14.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.7 feet
tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday
evening.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Big Cedar, Cowford, and Choctawhatchee
River Roads begin to flood in Walton County. Flood waters impact
storage areas underneath homes on the west banks of the
Choctawhatchee River. Low areas along Strickland Road in
Washington County become subject to flooding.
&&
LAT...LON 3070 8581 3044 8585 3037 8609 3044 8613
3047 8596 3070 8592
$$790
WGUS82 KTAE 291306
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
806 AM CDT Thu Apr 29 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 late tonight.
&&
FLC131-133-300715-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-210502T1200Z/
/BRUF1.1.ER.210428T1237Z.210429T1800Z.210502T0000Z.NO/
806 AM CDT Thu Apr 29 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20).
* Until Sunday morning.
* At 7:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.6 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 7:45 AM CDT Thursday was 14.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.7 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday
evening.
* 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
$$191
WGUS82 KTAE 300100
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
800 PM CDT Thu Apr 29 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20) affecting Walton and
Washington Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Friday.
&&
FLC131-133-301900-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-210502T1200Z/
/BRUF1.1.ER.210428T1237Z.210429T1300Z.210502T0000Z.NO/
800 PM CDT Thu Apr 29 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20).
* Until Sunday morning.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:45 PM CDT Thursday was 14.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.6 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
Saturday evening.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Big Cedar, Cowford, and Choctawhatchee
River Roads begin to flood in Walton County. Flood waters impact
storage areas underneath homes on the west banks of the
Choctawhatchee River. Low areas along Strickland Road in
Washington County become subject to flooding.
&&
LAT...LON 3070 8581 3044 8585 3037 8609 3044 8613
3047 8596 3070 8592
$$722
WGUS82 KTAE 301340
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
840 AM CDT Fri Apr 30 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.
&&
FLC131-133-010745-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-210502T0600Z/
/BRUF1.1.ER.210428T1237Z.210429T1300Z.210501T1800Z.NO/
840 AM CDT Fri Apr 30 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Sunday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20).
* Until late Saturday night.
* At 7:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 14.5 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 7:45 AM CDT Friday was 14.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 11.7 feet 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
$$
JM675
WGUS82 KTAE 010104
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
804 PM CDT Fri Apr 30 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20) affecting Walton and
Washington Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Saturday afternoon at 215 PM CDT.
&&
FLC131-133-011915-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-210502T0000Z/
/BRUF1.1.ER.210428T1237Z.210429T1300Z.210501T1200Z.NO/
804 PM CDT Fri Apr 30 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20).
* Until Saturday evening.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 14.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:45 PM CDT Friday was 14.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 11.4 feet Wednesday
evening.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Big Cedar, Cowford, and Choctawhatchee
River Roads begin to flood in Walton County. Flood waters impact
storage areas underneath homes on the west banks of the
Choctawhatchee River. Low areas along Strickland Road in
Washington County become subject to flooding.
&&
LAT...LON 3070 8581 3044 8585 3037 8609 3044 8613
3047 8596 3070 8592
$$984
WGUS82 KTAE 011329
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
829 AM CDT Sat May 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Florida...
Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20) affecting Walton and
Washington Counties.
FLC131-133-011430-
/O.CAN.KTAE.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-210501T1329Z/
/BRUF1.1.ER.210428T1237Z.210429T1300Z.210501T1200Z.NO/
829 AM CDT Sat May 1 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 7:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 13.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 11.1 feet Thursday
morning.
&&
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 1:40 AM CDT | Rip Current Statement | TAE | Bay, Franklin, Gulf, Walton | 23 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.