Alert archive / Georgia / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 5, NWS Tallahassee, FL
NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this river flood warning at Jan 4, 2021, 3:34 PM EST for Brooks County, Lowndes County, Georgia. It took effect at Jan 4, 2021, 6:15 PM EST. It was in force for 4 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 4, 2021, 3:34 PM EST (20:34 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 4, 2021, 6:15 PM EST
- Expired
- Jan 8, 2021, 9:02 PM EST
- In force
- 4 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), 29 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:39 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 18.42 ft at Jan 5, 2021, 7:00 PM EST.
- 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.
637 WGUS42 KTAE 042034 FLWTAE BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 334 PM EST Mon Jan 4 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. For the Withlacoochee River...including Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd), Quitman (US 84)...Minor flooding is forecast. 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 morning. && GAC027-185-051500- /O.NEW.KTAE.FL.W.0005.210105T0900Z-210107T0000Z/ /VDSG1.1.ER.210105T0900Z.210105T1800Z.210106T1200Z.NO/ 334 PM EST Mon Jan 4 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 Wednesday evening. * At 2:30 PM EST Monday the stage was 134.2 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 135.2 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday morning. * Impact...At 135.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. Langdale Park floods. && LAT...LON 3100 8319 3079 8335 3084 8346 3103 8330 $$
10 follow-up statements
209 WGUS82 KTAE 042307 FLSTAE Flood Statement National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 607 PM EST Mon Jan 4 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Georgia... Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd) affecting Lowndes and Brooks Counties. For the Withlacoochee River...including Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd), Quitman (US 84), Pinetta (CR 150)...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Tuesday afternoon at 1215 PM EST. && GAC027-185-051715- /O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0005.210104T2315Z-210107T1200Z/ /VDSG1.1.ER.210104T2315Z.210105T1800Z.210107T0000Z.NO/ 607 PM EST Mon Jan 4 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Thursday morning... The Flood Warning continues for the Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd). * Until Thursday morning. * At 5:30 PM EST Monday the stage was 134.9 feet. * Flood stage is 135.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 135.7 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday evening. * Impact...At 135.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. Langdale Park floods. && LAT...LON 3100 8319 3079 8335 3084 8346 3103 8330 $$
993 WGUS82 KTAE 050233 FLSTAE Flood Statement National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 933 PM EST Mon Jan 4 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Georgia... Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd) affecting Lowndes and Brooks Counties. For the Withlacoochee River...including Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd), Quitman (US 84), Pinetta (CR 150)...Minor flooding is forecast. 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 afternoon at 345 PM EST. && GAC027-185-052045- /O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /VDSG1.1.ER.210104T2251Z.210105T1800Z.210108T0730Z.NO/ 933 PM EST Mon Jan 4 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice... The Flood Warning continues for the Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd). * Until further notice. * At 8:30 PM EST Monday the stage was 135.8 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 EST Monday was 135.8 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 137.6 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday morning. && LAT...LON 3100 8319 3079 8335 3084 8346 3103 8330 $$
063 WGUS82 KTAE 051504 FLSTAE Flood Statement National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 1004 AM EST Tue Jan 5 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia... Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd) affecting Lowndes and Brooks Counties. For the Withlacoochee River...including Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd), Quitman (US 84), Pinetta (CR 150)...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued tonight. && GAC027-185-061500- /O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /VDSG1.1.ER.210104T2251Z.210106T0000Z.210108T0600Z.NO/ 1004 AM EST Tue Jan 5 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd). * Until further notice. * At 9:30 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 138.4 feet. * Flood stage is 135.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 AM EST Tuesday was 138.4 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 138.6 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday morning. * Impact...At 140.0 feet, Highway 122 east flooded near bridge. Water intrudes into backyards along Winding Way, Park Lane, and Meadowbrook Drive. && LAT...LON 3100 8319 3079 8335 3084 8346 3103 8330 $$
674 WGUS82 KTAE 060247 FLSTAE Flood Statement National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 947 PM EST Tue Jan 5 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia... Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd) affecting Lowndes and Brooks Counties. For the Withlacoochee River...including Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd), Quitman (US 84), Pinetta (CR 150)...Minor flooding will continue. 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 Wednesday afternoon at 400 PM EST. && GAC027-185-062100- /O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210108T1800Z/ /VDSG1.1.ER.210104T2251Z.210106T0130Z.210108T0600Z.NO/ 947 PM EST Tue Jan 5 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Friday afternoon... The Flood Warning continues for the Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd). * Until Friday afternoon. * At 9:30 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 138.7 feet. * Flood stage is 135.0 feet. * Minor flooding will continue. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 PM EST Tuesday was 138.7 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Friday morning and continue falling to 132.1 feet Sunday evening. * 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 $$
975 WGUS82 KTAE 061521 FLSTAE Flood Statement National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 1021 AM EST Wed Jan 6 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia... Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd) affecting Lowndes and Brooks Counties. For the Withlacoochee River...including Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd), Quitman (US 84), Pinetta (CR 150)...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued tonight. && GAC027-185-071500- /O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210108T1800Z/ /VDSG1.1.ER.210104T2251Z.210106T0130Z.210108T0600Z.NO/ 1021 AM EST Wed Jan 6 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd). * Until Friday afternoon. * At 9:30 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 138.2 feet. * Flood stage is 135.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 AM EST Wednesday was 138.7 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Friday morning and continue falling to 132.0 feet Monday morning. * Impact...At 140.0 feet, Highway 122 east flooded near bridge. Water intrudes into backyards along Winding Way, Park Lane, and Meadowbrook Drive. && LAT...LON 3100 8319 3079 8335 3084 8346 3103 8330 $$
521 WGUS82 KTAE 070247 FLSTAE Flood Statement National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 947 PM EST Wed Jan 6 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia... Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd) affecting Lowndes and Brooks Counties. For the Withlacoochee River...including Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd), Quitman (US 84), Pinetta (CR 150)...Minor flooding is forecast. 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 Thursday afternoon at 400 PM EST. && GAC027-185-072100- /O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210108T1800Z/ /VDSG1.1.ER.210104T2251Z.210106T0130Z.210108T0600Z.NO/ 947 PM EST Wed Jan 6 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd). * Until Friday afternoon. * At 9:30 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 137.4 feet. * Flood stage is 135.0 feet. * Minor flooding will continue. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 PM EST Wednesday was 138.7 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Friday morning and continue falling to 132.0 feet Monday evening. && LAT...LON 3100 8319 3079 8335 3084 8346 3103 8330 $$
935 WGUS82 KTAE 071517 FLSTAE Flood Statement National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 1017 AM EST Thu Jan 7 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia... Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd) affecting Lowndes and Brooks Counties. For the Withlacoochee River...including Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd), Quitman (US 84), Pinetta (CR 150)...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued tonight. && GAC027-185-081500- /O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210108T1800Z/ /VDSG1.1.ER.210104T2251Z.210106T0130Z.210108T1800Z.NO/ 1017 AM EST Thu Jan 7 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd). * Until Friday afternoon. * At 9:30 AM EST Thursday the stage was 136.7 feet. * Flood stage is 135.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 AM EST Thursday was 138.2 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 131.4 feet Tuesday morning. * Impact...At 135.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. Langdale Park floods. && LAT...LON 3100 8319 3079 8335 3084 8346 3103 8330 $$
875 WGUS82 KTAE 080219 FLSTAE Flood Statement National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 919 PM EST Thu Jan 7 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Georgia... Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd) affecting Lowndes and Brooks Counties. For the Withlacoochee River...including Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd), Quitman (US 84), Pinetta (CR 150)...Minor flooding is forecast. 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 Friday afternoon at 330 PM EST. && GAC027-185-082030- /O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210109T1000Z/ /VDSG1.1.ER.210104T2251Z.210106T0130Z.210108T2200Z.NO/ 919 PM EST Thu Jan 7 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Saturday morning... The Flood Warning continues for the Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd). * Until late Friday night. * At 8:30 PM EST Thursday the stage was 136.1 feet. * Flood stage is 135.0 feet. * Minor flooding will continue. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM EST Thursday was 137.4 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 131.0 feet Tuesday evening. * Impact...At 135.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. Langdale Park floods. && LAT...LON 3100 8319 3079 8335 3084 8346 3103 8330 $$
666 WGUS82 KTAE 081418 FLSTAE Flood Statement National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 918 AM EST Fri Jan 8 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Georgia... Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd) affecting Lowndes and Brooks Counties. For the Withlacoochee River...including Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd), Quitman (US 84), Pinetta (CR 150)...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 330 AM EST. && GAC027-185-090830- /O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210109T1200Z/ /VDSG1.1.ER.210104T2251Z.210106T0130Z.210109T0000Z.NO/ 918 AM EST Fri Jan 8 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow morning... The Flood Warning continues for the Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd). * Until Saturday morning. * At 8:30 AM EST Friday the stage was 135.4 feet. * Flood stage is 135.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 AM EST Friday was 136.7 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening and continue falling to 130.6 feet Wednesday morning. * Impact...At 135.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. Langdale Park floods. && LAT...LON 3100 8319 3079 8335 3084 8346 3103 8330 $$
852 WGUS82 KTAE 090202 FLSTAE Flood Statement National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 902 PM EST Fri Jan 8 2021 ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Georgia... Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd) affecting Lowndes and Brooks Counties. GAC027-185-090315- /O.CAN.KTAE.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210109T0202Z/ /VDSG1.1.ER.210104T2251Z.210106T0130Z.210109T0000Z.NO/ 902 PM EST Fri Jan 8 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 PM EST Friday the stage was 134.7 feet. * Flood stage is 135.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 130.1 feet Wednesday evening. && LAT...LON 3100 8319 3079 8335 3084 8346 3103 8330 $$
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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.