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River Flood Warning 41, NWS Tallahassee, FL

July 9, 2021Dixie County, Taylor County, Florida

NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this river flood warning at Jul 9, 2021, 8:36 PM EDT for Dixie County, Taylor County, Florida. It was in force for 7 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Jul 9, 2021, 8:36 PM EDT (00:36 UTC)
Expired
Jul 16, 2021, 10:15 AM EDT
In force
7 days
Issued by
NWS Tallahassee, FL
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

Counties Dixie County, FL, Taylor County, FL

The radar

The Tallahassee radar (KTLH), 119 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:36 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 Steinhatchee River near Cross City (STEF1). The gauge peaked at 15.06 ft at Jul 10, 2021, 11:00 AM EDT.

actionminormoderate10152007/0907/1007/1107/1207/1307/1407/1507/1607/17
Action stage
17.5 ft
Minor stage
19.5 ft
Moderate stage
23 ft
Major stage
26 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02324000, 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.

858 
WGUS42 KTAE 100036
FLWTAE

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
836 PM EDT Fri Jul 9 2021

...The National Weather Service in Tallahassee FL has issued a Flood 
Warning for the following rivers in Florida...

  Steinhatchee River near Steinhatchee (US 19) affecting Taylor and 
  Dixie 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.

&&


FLC029-123-110100-
/O.NEW.KTAE.FL.W.0041.210710T0036Z-000000T0000Z/
/STEF1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210709T2230Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
836 PM EDT Fri Jul 9 2021

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Steinhatchee River near Steinhatchee (US 19).
* From this evening until further notice.
* At 7:45 PM EDT Friday the stage was 22.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 7:45 PM EDT Friday was 22.1 feet.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Water has flooded all of River Road NE and 
  Ancient Oaks private roads up to 3 feet deep in some areas. All 
  houses and mobile homes now have water flowing underneath. Water 
  is also flooding property and is under some houses on Cooey Island 
  near Palm Street NE.


&&

LAT...LON 2982 8328 2967 8333 2964 8340 2968 8343
      2973 8337 2982 8335

$$

42-DVD
12 follow-up statements
855 
WGUS82 KTAE 101340
FLSTAE

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
940 AM EDT Sat Jul 10 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...

  Steinhatchee River near Steinhatchee (US 19) affecting Taylor and 
  Dixie 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.

&&


FLC029-123-110745-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/STEF1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210709T2230Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
940 AM EDT Sat Jul 10 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Steinhatchee River near Steinhatchee (US 19).
* Until further notice.
* At 8:45 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 22.24 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 8:45 AM EDT Saturday was 22.24 feet.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Water has flooded all of River Road NE and 
  Ancient Oaks private roads up to 3 feet deep in some areas. All 
  houses and mobile homes now have water flowing underneath. Water 
  is also flooding property and is under some houses on Cooey Island 
  near Palm Street NE.


&&

LAT...LON 2982 8328 2967 8333 2964 8340 2968 8343
      2973 8337 2982 8335

$$

JM
923 
WGUS82 KTAE 110117
FLSTAE

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
917 PM EDT Sat Jul 10 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...

  Steinhatchee River near Steinhatchee (US 19) affecting Taylor and 
  Dixie 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.

&&


FLC029-123-120300-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/STEF1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210710T1500Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
917 PM EDT Sat Jul 10 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Steinhatchee River near Steinhatchee (US 19).
* Until further notice.
* At 8:45 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 22.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 8:45 PM EDT Saturday was 22.3 feet.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Water has flooded all of River Road NE and 
  Ancient Oaks private roads up to 3 feet deep in some areas. All 
  houses and mobile homes now have water flowing underneath. Water 
  is also flooding property and is under some houses on Cooey Island 
  near Palm Street NE.


&&

LAT...LON 2982 8328 2967 8333 2964 8340 2968 8343
      2973 8337 2982 8335

$$

DVD
148 
WGUS82 KTAE 111328
FLSTAE

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
928 AM EDT Sun Jul 11 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...

  Steinhatchee River near Steinhatchee (US 19) affecting Taylor and 
  Dixie 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.

&&


FLC029-123-120730-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/STEF1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210710T1500Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
928 AM EDT Sun Jul 11 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Steinhatchee River near Steinhatchee (US 19).
* Until further notice.
* At 7:45 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 22.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 7:45 AM EDT Sunday was 22.3 feet.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Water has flooded all of River Road NE and 
  Ancient Oaks private roads up to 3 feet deep in some areas. All 
  houses and mobile homes now have water flowing underneath. Water 
  is also flooding property and is under some houses on Cooey Island 
  near Palm Street NE.


&&

LAT...LON 2982 8328 2967 8333 2964 8340 2968 8343
      2973 8337 2982 8335

$$

JM
414 
WGUS82 KTAE 120100
FLSTAE

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
900 PM EDT Sun Jul 11 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...

  Steinhatchee River near Steinhatchee (US 19) affecting Taylor and 
  Dixie 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 Monday afternoon at 300 PM EDT.

&&


FLC029-123-121900-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/STEF1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210710T1500Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
900 PM EDT Sun Jul 11 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Steinhatchee River near Steinhatchee (US 19).
* Until further notice.
* At 8:45 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 22.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 8:45 PM EDT Sunday was 22.2 feet.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Water has flooded all of River Road NE and 
  Ancient Oaks private roads up to 3 feet deep in some areas. All 
  houses and mobile homes now have water flowing underneath. Water 
  is also flooding property and is under some houses on Cooey Island 
  near Palm Street NE.


&&

LAT...LON 2982 8328 2967 8333 2964 8340 2968 8343
      2973 8337 2982 8335

$$
474 
WGUS82 KTAE 121508
FLSTAE

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1108 AM EDT Mon Jul 12 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...

  Steinhatchee River near Steinhatchee (US 19) affecting Taylor and 
  Dixie 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.

&&


FLC029-123-131500-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/STEF1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210710T1500Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1108 AM EDT Mon Jul 12 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Steinhatchee River near Steinhatchee (US 19).
* Until further notice.
* At 10:45 AM EDT Monday the stage was 21.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 10:45 AM EDT Monday was 22.1 feet.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Water has flooded all of River Road NE and 
  Ancient Oaks private roads up to 3 feet deep in some areas. All 
  houses and mobile homes now have water flowing underneath. Water 
  is also flooding property and is under some houses on Cooey Island 
  near Palm Street NE.


&&

LAT...LON 2982 8328 2967 8333 2964 8340 2968 8343
      2973 8337 2982 8335

$$

42-DVD
348 
WGUS82 KTAE 130006
FLSTAE

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
806 PM EDT Mon Jul 12 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...

  Steinhatchee River near Steinhatchee (US 19) affecting Taylor and 
  Dixie 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 Tuesday evening at 800 PM EDT.

&&


FLC029-123-140000-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/STEF1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210710T1500Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
806 PM EDT Mon Jul 12 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Steinhatchee River near Steinhatchee (US 19).
* Until further notice.
* At 7:45 PM EDT Monday the stage was 21.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 7:45 PM EDT Monday was 22.0 feet.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Water has flooded all of River Road NE and 
  Ancient Oaks private roads up to 3 feet deep in some areas. All 
  houses and mobile homes now have water flowing underneath. Water 
  is also flooding property and is under some houses on Cooey Island 
  near Palm Street NE.


&&

LAT...LON 2982 8328 2967 8333 2964 8340 2968 8343
      2973 8337 2982 8335

$$
144 
WGUS82 KTAE 132243
FLSTAE

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
643 PM EDT Tue Jul 13 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...

  Steinhatchee River near Steinhatchee (US 19) affecting Taylor and 
  Dixie 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.

&&


FLC029-123-150300-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/STEF1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210710T1500Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
643 PM EDT Tue Jul 13 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Steinhatchee River near Steinhatchee (US 19).
* Until further notice.
* At 5:45 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 21.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 5:45 PM EDT Tuesday was 21.6 feet.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 19.5 feet, Water begins to flood downstream at 
  Steinhatchee Falls Park. Minor flooding of roads begins along 
  River Road NE. Water will begin to encroach onto the yards of 
  residences in the Ancient Oaks Community in Steinhatchee.


&&

LAT...LON 2982 8328 2967 8333 2964 8340 2968 8343
      2973 8337 2982 8335

$$

DVD
054 
WGUS82 KTAE 141357
FLSTAE

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
957 AM EDT Wed Jul 14 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...

  Steinhatchee River near Steinhatchee (US 19) affecting Taylor and 
  Dixie 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 tonight.

&&


FLC029-123-150800-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/STEF1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210710T1500Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
957 AM EDT Wed Jul 14 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Steinhatchee River near Steinhatchee (US 19).
* Until further notice.
* At 8:45 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 20.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 8:45 AM EDT Wednesday was 21.2 feet.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 19.5 feet, Water begins to flood downstream at 
  Steinhatchee Falls Park. Minor flooding of roads begins along 
  River Road NE. Water will begin to encroach onto the yards of 
  residences in the Ancient Oaks Community in Steinhatchee.


&&

LAT...LON 2982 8328 2967 8333 2964 8340 2968 8343
      2973 8337 2982 8335

$$
369 
WGUS82 KTAE 150119
FLSTAE

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
919 PM EDT Wed Jul 14 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...

  Steinhatchee River near Steinhatchee (US 19) affecting Taylor and 
  Dixie 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 Thursday morning.

&&


FLC029-123-151930-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/STEF1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210710T1500Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
919 PM EDT Wed Jul 14 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Steinhatchee River near Steinhatchee (US 19).
* Until further notice.
* At 8:45 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 20.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 8:45 PM EDT Wednesday was 20.9 feet.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 19.5 feet, Water begins to flood downstream at 
  Steinhatchee Falls Park. Minor flooding of roads begins along 
  River Road NE. Water will begin to encroach onto the yards of 
  residences in the Ancient Oaks Community in Steinhatchee.


&&

LAT...LON 2982 8328 2967 8333 2964 8340 2968 8343
      2973 8337 2982 8335

$$
234 
WGUS82 KTAE 151639
FLSTAE

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1239 PM EDT Thu Jul 15 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...

  Steinhatchee River near Steinhatchee (US 19) affecting Taylor and 
  Dixie 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.

&&


FLC029-123-161500-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/STEF1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210710T1500Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1239 PM EDT Thu Jul 15 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Steinhatchee River near Steinhatchee (US 19).
* Until further notice.
* At 11:45 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 19.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 11:45 AM EDT Thursday was 20.5 feet.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 19.5 feet, Water begins to flood downstream at 
  Steinhatchee Falls Park. Minor flooding of roads begins along 
  River Road NE. Water will begin to encroach onto the yards of 
  residences in the Ancient Oaks Community in Steinhatchee.


&&

LAT...LON 2982 8328 2967 8333 2964 8340 2968 8343
      2973 8337 2982 8335

$$

DVD
063 
WGUS82 KTAE 160055
FLSTAE

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
855 PM EDT Thu Jul 15 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...

  Steinhatchee River near Steinhatchee (US 19) affecting Taylor and 
  Dixie 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 Friday morning.

&&


FLC029-123-161900-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/STEF1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210710T1500Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
855 PM EDT Thu Jul 15 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Steinhatchee River near Steinhatchee (US 19).
* Until further notice.
* At 7:45 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 19.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 7:45 PM EDT Thursday was 20.2 feet.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 19.5 feet, Water begins to flood downstream at 
  Steinhatchee Falls Park. Minor flooding of roads begins along 
  River Road NE. Water will begin to encroach onto the yards of 
  residences in the Ancient Oaks Community in Steinhatchee.


&&

LAT...LON 2982 8328 2967 8333 2964 8340 2968 8343
      2973 8337 2982 8335

$$
502 
WGUS82 KTAE 161415
FLSTAE

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1015 AM EDT Fri Jul 16 2021

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

  Steinhatchee River near Steinhatchee (US 19) affecting Taylor and 
  Dixie Counties.

FLC029-123-161515-
/O.CAN.KTAE.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-210716T1415Z/
/STEF1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210710T1500Z.210716T0615Z.UU/
1015 AM EDT Fri Jul 16 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Steinhatchee River near Steinhatchee 
(US 19) has been cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Steinhatchee River near Steinhatchee (US 19).
* At 9:45 AM EDT Friday the stage was 19.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.5 feet.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.


&&

LAT...LON 2982 8328 2967 8333 2964 8340 2968 8343
      2973 8337 2982 8335

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 10, 11:16 AM EDTRip Current StatementTAEWalton12 hr
Jul 10, 4:09 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEHolmes51 min
Jul 10, 4:51 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAELeon24 min
Jul 10, 4:54 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAELiberty36 min
Jul 10, 6:05 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEJackson40 min

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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.