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River Flood Warning 36, NWS Tallahassee, FL

April 27, 2021Brooks County, Lowndes County, Georgia

NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this river flood warning at Apr 27, 2021, 12:56 PM EDT for Brooks County, Lowndes County, Georgia. It took effect at Apr 27, 2021, 5:31 PM EDT. It was in force for 64 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Apr 27, 2021, 12:56 PM EDT (16:56 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 27, 2021, 5:31 PM EDT
Expired
Apr 30, 2021, 9:36 AM EDT
In force
64 hr
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 16:59 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 17.99 ft at Apr 28, 2021, 4:00 AM EDT.

actionminormoderate5010004/2704/2804/2904/3005/01
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.

920 
WGUS42 KTAE 271656
FLWTAE

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1256 PM EDT Tue Apr 27 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 this evening or tonight.

&&


GAC027-185-281100-
/O.NEW.KTAE.FL.W.0036.210428T0800Z-210429T1500Z/
/VDSG1.1.ER.210428T0800Z.210428T1800Z.210429T0300Z.NO/
1256 PM EDT Tue Apr 27 2021

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd).
* From late tonight to Thursday morning.
* At 12:30 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 134.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 135.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  tonight to a crest of 135.4 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will 
  then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 135.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. Langdale Park 
  floods.


&&

LAT...LON 3100 8319 3079 8335 3084 8346 3103 8330

$$
7 follow-up statements
139 
WGUS82 KTAE 271819
FLSTAE

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
219 PM EDT Tue Apr 27 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 Wednesday morning.

&&


GAC027-185-281230-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0036.210427T2131Z-210429T1930Z/
/VDSG1.1.ER.210427T2131Z.210428T1200Z.210429T0730Z.NO/
219 PM EDT Tue Apr 27 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Thursday afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd).
* From this afternoon to Thursday afternoon.
* At 12:30 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 134.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 135.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  this afternoon to a crest of 135.9 feet tomorrow morning. It will 
  then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 135.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. Langdale Park 
  floods.


&&

LAT...LON 3100 8319 3079 8335 3084 8346 3103 8330

$$
079 
WGUS82 KTAE 280147
FLSTAE

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
947 PM EDT Tue Apr 27 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.

&&


GAC027-185-282000-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-210501T0300Z/
/VDSG1.1.ER.210427T1750Z.210428T1200Z.210430T1500Z.NO/
947 PM EDT Tue Apr 27 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Friday evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd).
* Until Friday evening.
* At 9:30 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 137.9 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 9:30 PM EDT Tuesday was 137.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 138.4 feet 
  tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Friday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 140.0 feet, Highway 122 east flooded near bridge. 
  Water intrudes into backyards along Winding Way, Park Lane, and 
  Meadowbrook Drive.


&&

LAT...LON 3100 8319 3079 8335 3084 8346 3103 8330

$$
065 
WGUS82 KTAE 281257
FLSTAE

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
857 AM EDT Wed Apr 28 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.

&&


GAC027-185-290700-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-210501T0112Z/
/VDSG1.1.ER.210427T1750Z.210428T0745Z.210430T1312Z.NO/
857 AM EDT Wed Apr 28 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Friday evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd).
* Until Friday evening.
* At 8:30 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 138.2 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 EDT Wednesday was 138.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late 
  Friday morning and continue falling to 130.9 feet Monday morning.
* Impact...At 140.0 feet, Highway 122 east flooded near bridge. 
  Water intrudes into backyards along Winding Way, Park Lane, and 
  Meadowbrook Drive.


&&

LAT...LON 3100 8319 3079 8335 3084 8346 3103 8330

$$
602 
WGUS82 KTAE 290110 RRA
FLSTAE

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
910 PM EDT Wed Apr 28 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 morning.

&&


GAC027-185-291915-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-210501T0100Z/
/VDSG1.1.ER.210427T1750Z.210428T0745Z.210430T1300Z.NO/
910 PM EDT Wed Apr 28 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Friday evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd).
* Until Friday evening.
* At 8:30 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 137.4 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 PM EDT Wednesday was 138.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late 
  Friday morning and continue falling to 130.5 feet Monday evening.


&&

LAT...LON 3100 8319 3079 8335 3084 8346 3103 8330

$$
885 
WGUS82 KTAE 291354
FLSTAE

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
954 AM EDT Thu Apr 29 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.

&&


GAC027-185-300800-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-210430T2136Z/
/VDSG1.1.ER.210427T1750Z.210428T0745Z.210430T0936Z.NO/
954 AM EDT Thu Apr 29 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd).
* Until Friday afternoon.
* At 9:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 136.5 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 9:30 AM EDT Thursday was 138.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late 
  tonight and continue falling to 130.1 feet Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 135.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. Langdale Park 
  floods.


&&

LAT...LON 3100 8319 3079 8335 3084 8346 3103 8330

$$
939 
WGUS82 KTAE 300108 RRA
FLSTAE

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
908 PM EDT Thu Apr 29 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 Friday.

&&


GAC027-185-301915-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-210430T2136Z/
/VDSG1.1.ER.210427T1750Z.210428T0745Z.210430T0936Z.NO/
908 PM EDT Thu Apr 29 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd).
* Until Friday afternoon.
* At 8:30 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 135.7 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 PM EDT Thursday was 137.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late 
  tonight and continue falling to 129.8 feet Tuesday evening.
* Impact...At 135.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. Langdale Park 
  floods.


&&

LAT...LON 3100 8319 3079 8335 3084 8346 3103 8330

$$
782 
WGUS82 KTAE 301336
FLSTAE

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
936 AM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Georgia...

  Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd) affecting 
  Lowndes and Brooks Counties.

GAC027-185-301445-
/O.CAN.KTAE.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-210430T1336Z/
/VDSG1.1.ER.210427T1750Z.210428T0745Z.210430T0936Z.NO/
936 AM EDT Fri Apr 30 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 8:30 AM EDT Friday the stage was 134.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 135.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 129.8 feet Tuesday 
  evening.


&&

LAT...LON 3100 8319 3079 8335 3084 8346 3103 8330

$$

JM

The office that day

Everything else NWS Tallahassee, FL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 27, 10:33 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningTAEGrady, Thomas34 hr
Apr 27, 12:55 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningTAEBrooks, Lowndes32 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.