Alert archive / Georgia / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 37, NWS Tallahassee, FL
NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this river flood warning at Apr 28, 2021, 9:20 AM EDT for Brooks County, Lowndes County, Georgia. It took effect at Apr 29, 2021, 2:30 PM EDT. It was in force for 3 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 28, 2021, 9:20 AM EDT (13:20 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 29, 2021, 2:30 PM EDT
- Expired
- May 2, 2021, 9:37 PM EDT
- 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 13:18 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 Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84) (QUTG1). The gauge peaked at 23.02 ft at Apr 30, 2021, 10:00 PM EDT.
- 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.
904
WGUS42 KTAE 281320
FLWTAE
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
920 AM EDT Wed Apr 28 2021
...The National Weather Service in Tallahassee FL has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Georgia...
Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84) affecting Lowndes and
Brooks Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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.
&&
GAC027-185-290730-
/O.NEW.KTAE.FL.W.0037.210429T1830Z-210503T0225Z/
/QUTG1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
920 AM EDT Wed Apr 28 2021
The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84).
* From Thursday afternoon to Sunday evening.
* At 9:00 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 95.7 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 106.6 feet early Friday
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late 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
$$9 follow-up statements
023
WGUS82 KTAE 290111 RRA
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
911 PM EDT Wed Apr 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Georgia...
Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84) affecting Lowndes and
Brooks Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued tomorrow morning.
&&
GAC027-185-291915-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0037.210429T1900Z-210503T0600Z/
/QUTG1.1.ER.210429T1900Z.210501T0000Z.210502T1800Z.NO/
911 PM EDT Wed Apr 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Monday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84).
* From Thursday afternoon to late Sunday night.
* At 8:00 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 97.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 104.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 106.9 feet Friday evening. It
will then fall below flood stage early Sunday afternoon.
* Impact...At 106.0 feet, In Lowndes County, the boat ramp at the
Clyattville Nankin road is flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3079 8335 3073 8341 3063 8322 3064 8342
3074 8355 3084 8346
$$931
WGUS82 KTAE 291355
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
955 AM EDT Thu Apr 29 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.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight.
&&
GAC027-185-300800-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0037.210429T2242Z-210503T0400Z/
/QUTG1.1.ER.210429T2242Z.210501T0000Z.210502T1600Z.NO/
955 AM EDT Thu Apr 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Monday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84).
* From this evening to late Sunday night.
* At 9:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 100.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 104.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
evening to a crest of 106.7 feet tomorrow evening. It will then
fall below flood stage early Sunday 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
$$224
WGUS82 KTAE 300109
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
909 PM EDT Thu Apr 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Georgia...
Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84) affecting Lowndes and
Brooks Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Friday.
&&
GAC027-185-301915-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-210503T0448Z/
/QUTG1.1.ER.210430T0302Z.210501T0600Z.210502T1648Z.NO/
909 PM EDT Thu Apr 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Monday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84).
* Until late Sunday night.
* At 8:00 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 103.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 104.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this evening to a crest of 106.3 feet early Saturday morning. It
will then fall below flood stage early Sunday afternoon.
* Impact...At 106.0 feet, In Lowndes County, the boat ramp at the
Clyattville Nankin road is flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3079 8335 3073 8341 3063 8322 3064 8342
3074 8355 3084 8346
$$862
WGUS82 KTAE 301337
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
937 AM EDT Fri Apr 30 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.
&&
GAC027-185-010745-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-210503T1400Z/
/QUTG1.1.ER.210430T0233Z.210501T0000Z.210503T0200Z.NO/
937 AM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Monday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84).
* Until Monday morning.
* At 9:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 105.9 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 9:00 AM EDT Friday was 105.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 106.7 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday
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
$$
JM872
WGUS82 KTAE 010123
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
923 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Georgia...
Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84) affecting Lowndes and
Brooks Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Saturday afternoon at 330 PM EDT.
&&
GAC027-185-011930-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-210503T1424Z/
/QUTG1.1.ER.210430T0233Z.210501T0600Z.210503T0224Z.NO/
923 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Monday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84).
* Until Monday morning.
* At 9:00 PM EDT Friday the stage was 106.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 104.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:00 PM EDT Friday was 106.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 106.6 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
late Sunday evening.
* Impact...At 106.0 feet, In Lowndes County, the boat ramp at the
Clyattville Nankin road is flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3079 8335 3073 8341 3063 8322 3064 8342
3074 8355 3084 8346
$$265
WGUS82 KTAE 011331
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
931 AM EDT Sat May 1 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 update will be issued later this evening.
&&
GAC027-185-020745-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-210503T1200Z/
/QUTG1.1.ER.210430T0233Z.210501T0200Z.210503T0000Z.NO/
931 AM EDT Sat May 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Monday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84).
* Until Monday morning.
* At 9:00 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 106.2 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 EDT Saturday was 106.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage by
Sunday evening and continue falling to 95.0 feet Thursday 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
$$846
WGUS82 KTAE 020118
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
918 PM EDT Sat May 1 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84) affecting Lowndes and
Brooks Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
&&
GAC027-185-021930-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-210503T1200Z/
/QUTG1.1.ER.210430T0233Z.210501T0200Z.210503T0000Z.NO/
918 PM EDT Sat May 1 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84).
* Until Monday morning.
* At 8:00 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 105.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 104.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:00 PM EDT Saturday was 106.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow evening and continue falling to 95.0 feet Thursday
morning.
* Impact...At 106.0 feet, In Lowndes County, the boat ramp at the
Clyattville Nankin road is flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3079 8335 3073 8341 3063 8322 3064 8342
3074 8355 3084 8346
$$
JM400
WGUS82 KTAE 021240
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
840 AM EDT Sun May 2 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.
The next statement will be issued this evening.
&&
GAC027-185-030645-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-210503T0824Z/
/QUTG1.1.ER.210430T0233Z.210501T0200Z.210502T2024Z.NO/
840 AM EDT Sun May 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84).
* Until late tonight.
* At 8:00 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 104.7 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 8:00 AM EDT Sunday was 106.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
Sunday afternoon.
* 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
$$677
WGUS82 KTAE 030137
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
937 PM EDT Sun May 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Georgia...
Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84) affecting Lowndes and
Brooks Counties.
GAC027-185-030245-
/O.CAN.KTAE.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-210503T0137Z/
/QUTG1.1.ER.210430T0233Z.210501T0200Z.210502T2024Z.NO/
937 PM EDT Sun May 2 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US
84) has been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84).
* At 9:00 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 103.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 104.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 92.4 feet Friday
morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3079 8335 3073 8341 3063 8322 3064 8342
3074 8355 3084 8346
$$
JMThe office that day
Everything else NWS Tallahassee, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2:29 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | TAE | Decatur, Miller, Seminole | 16 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.