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River Flood Warning 51, NWS Tallahassee, FL
NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this river flood warning at Oct 6, 2021, 8:49 PM CDT for 4 counties in Florida. It took effect at Oct 7, 2021, 1:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 5 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 6, 2021, 8:49 PM CDT (01:49 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 7, 2021, 1:00 PM CDT
- Expired
- Oct 12, 2021, 8:19 PM CDT
- In force
- 5 days
- Issued by
- NWS Tallahassee, FL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Calhoun County, FL, Franklin County, FL, Gulf County, FL, Liberty County, FL
The radar
The Tallahassee radar (KTLH), 71 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:50 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 Apalachicola River near Blountstown (BLOF1). The gauge peaked at 18.25 ft at Oct 9, 2021, 4:00 AM CDT.
- Action stage
- 13 ft
- Minor stage
- 17 ft
- Moderate stage
- 23.5 ft
- Major stage
- 26 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02358700, 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.
482
WGUS42 KTAE 070149
FLWTAE
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
849 PM CDT Wed Oct 6 2021
...The National Weather Service in Tallahassee FL has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Florida...
Apalachicola River near Blountstown affecting Liberty, Calhoun,
Gulf and Franklin Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
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 Thursday afternoon at 400 PM CDT
/500 PM EDT/.
&&
FLC013-037-045-077-072100-
/O.NEW.KTAE.FL.W.0051.211007T1800Z-211009T2001Z/
/BLOF1.1.ER.211007T1800Z.211008T0600Z.211009T0800Z.NO/
849 PM CDT Wed Oct 6 2021 /949 PM EDT Wed Oct 6 2021/
The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Apalachicola River near Blountstown.
* At 8:15 PM CDT Wednesday /9:15 PM EDT Wednesday/ the stage was
14.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 17.5 feet early Friday morning.
It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, John Redd Road in Calhoun County will begin
to flood one half mile west of the boat landing, restricting
access to the area. The lower portion of the boat ramp in
Blounstown floods at this level.
&&
LAT...LON 3054 8502 3053 8493 3009 8508 2980 8491
2972 8505 3007 8520
$$
EB14 follow-up statements
175
WGUS82 KTAE 080059
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
759 PM CDT Thu Oct 7 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Apalachicola River near Blountstown affecting Liberty, Calhoun,
Gulf and Franklin Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
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 Friday.
&&
FLC013-037-045-077-081900-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-211009T1800Z/
/BLOF1.1.ER.211008T1000Z.211008T1800Z.211009T0600Z.NO/
759 PM CDT Thu Oct 7 2021 /859 PM EDT Thu Oct 7 2021/
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Saturday
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Apalachicola River near Blountstown.
* Until early Saturday afternoon.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Thursday /8:15 PM EDT Thursday/ the stage was 16.6
feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
tonight to a crest of 17.2 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will
then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, John Redd Road in Calhoun County will begin
to flood one half mile west of the boat landing, restricting
access to the area. The lower portion of the boat ramp in
Blounstown floods at this level.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Forest Road 115 in Liberty County at River
Styx Campground will flood, isolating access to the site.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding will occur at
Douglas Landing and Willis Landing Campgrounds in Gulf County. The
19.0 ft level at Blountstown may at times not be representative of
river levels in these areas due to tidal effects, winds, or local
rainfall and should be used with caution.
&&
LAT...LON 3054 8502 3053 8493 3009 8508 2980 8491
2972 8505 3007 8520
$$577
WGUS82 KTAE 080103
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
803 PM CDT Thu Oct 7 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Apalachicola River near Blountstown affecting Liberty, Calhoun,
Gulf and Franklin Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
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 Friday afternoon at 215 PM CDT
/315 PM EDT/.
&&
FLC013-037-045-077-081915-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-211009T1800Z/
/BLOF1.1.ER.211008T1000Z.211008T1800Z.211009T0600Z.NO/
803 PM CDT Thu Oct 7 2021 /903 PM EDT Thu Oct 7 2021/
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Apalachicola River near Blountstown.
* Until early Saturday afternoon.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Thursday /8:15 PM EDT Thursday/ the stage was 16.6
feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
tonight to a crest of 17.2 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will
then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, John Redd Road in Calhoun County will begin
to flood one half mile west of the boat landing, restricting
access to the area. The lower portion of the boat ramp in
Blounstown floods at this level.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Forest Road 115 in Liberty County at River
Styx Campground will flood, isolating access to the site.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding will occur at
Douglas Landing and Willis Landing Campgrounds in Gulf County. The
19.0 ft level at Blountstown may at times not be representative of
river levels in these areas due to tidal effects, winds, or local
rainfall and should be used with caution.
&&
LAT...LON 3054 8502 3053 8493 3009 8508 2980 8491
2972 8505 3007 8520
$$
BS552
WGUS82 KTAE 080454
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1154 PM CDT Thu Oct 7 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Florida...
Apalachicola River near Blountstown affecting Liberty, Calhoun,
Gulf and Franklin Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Friday evening at 600 PM CDT /700
PM EDT/.
&&
FLC013-037-045-077-082300-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-211009T2230Z/
/BLOF1.1.ER.211008T0600Z.211008T1800Z.211009T1030Z.NO/
1154 PM CDT Thu Oct 7 2021 /1254 AM EDT Fri Oct 8 2021/
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Saturday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Apalachicola River near Blountstown.
* Until Saturday afternoon.
* At 11:15 PM CDT Thursday /12:15 AM EDT Friday/ the stage was 16.8
feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
Friday morning, then crest near 17.8 feet on Friday afternoon. It
will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, John Redd Road in Calhoun County will begin
to flood one half mile west of the boat landing, restricting
access to the area. The lower portion of the boat ramp in
Blounstown floods at this level.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Forest Road 115 in Liberty County at River
Styx Campground will flood, isolating access to the site.
&&
LAT...LON 3054 8502 3053 8493 3009 8508 2980 8491
2972 8505 3007 8520
$$222
WGUS82 KTAE 081331
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
831 AM CDT Fri Oct 8 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Florida...
Apalachicola River near Blountstown affecting Liberty, Calhoun,
Gulf and Franklin Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
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.
&&
FLC013-037-045-077-090315-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-211013T0000Z/
/BLOF1.1.ER.211008T0803Z.211009T1200Z.211012T1200Z.NO/
831 AM CDT Fri Oct 8 2021 /931 AM EDT Fri Oct 8 2021/
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Tuesday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Apalachicola River near Blountstown.
* Until Tuesday evening.
* At 7:15 AM CDT Friday /8:15 AM EDT Friday/ the stage was 17.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:15 AM CDT Friday /8:15 AM EDT Friday/ was 17.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.6 feet
tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday
morning.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, John Redd Road in Calhoun County will begin
to flood one half mile west of the boat landing, restricting
access to the area. The lower portion of the boat ramp in
Blounstown floods at this level.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Forest Road 115 in Liberty County at River
Styx Campground will flood, isolating access to the site.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding will occur at
Douglas Landing and Willis Landing Campgrounds in Gulf County. The
19.0 ft level at Blountstown may at times not be representative of
river levels in these areas due to tidal effects, winds, or local
rainfall and should be used with caution.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, The boat ramp at Estiffanulga in Liberty
County floods.
&&
LAT...LON 3054 8502 3053 8493 3009 8508 2980 8491
2972 8505 3007 8520
$$819
WGUS82 KTAE 090357
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1057 PM CDT Fri Oct 8 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Apalachicola River near Blountstown affecting Liberty, Calhoun,
Gulf and Franklin Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued on Saturday morning.
&&
FLC013-037-045-077-092200-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-211011T1330Z/
/BLOF1.1.ER.211008T0803Z.211009T0600Z.211011T0130Z.NO/
1057 PM CDT Fri Oct 8 2021 /1157 PM EDT Fri Oct 8 2021/
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Monday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Apalachicola River near Blountstown.
* Until Monday morning.
* At 10:15 PM CDT Friday /11:15 PM EDT Friday/ the stage was 18.2
feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:15 PM CDT Friday /11:15 PM EDT Friday/ was 18.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.6 feet
during the pre-dawn hours on Saturday. It will then fall below
flood stage Sunday evening.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Forest Road 115 in Liberty County at River
Styx Campground will flood, isolating access to the site.
&&
LAT...LON 3054 8502 3053 8493 3009 8508 2980 8491
2972 8505 3007 8520
$$053
WGUS82 KTAE 091345
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
845 AM CDT Sat Oct 9 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Apalachicola River near Blountstown affecting Liberty, Calhoun,
Gulf and Franklin 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.
&&
FLC013-037-045-077-100300-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-211011T1330Z/
/BLOF1.1.ER.211008T0803Z.211009T1200Z.211011T0130Z.NO/
845 AM CDT Sat Oct 9 2021 /945 AM EDT Sat Oct 9 2021/
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Apalachicola River near Blountstown.
* Until Monday morning.
* At 8:15 AM CDT Saturday /9:15 AM EDT Saturday/ the stage was 18.3
feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:15 AM CDT Saturday /9:15 AM EDT Saturday/ was 18.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow evening and continue falling to 16.9 feet Thursday
morning.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, John Redd Road in Calhoun County will begin
to flood one half mile west of the boat landing, restricting
access to the area. The lower portion of the boat ramp in
Blounstown floods at this level.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Forest Road 115 in Liberty County at River
Styx Campground will flood, isolating access to the site.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding will occur at
Douglas Landing and Willis Landing Campgrounds in Gulf County. The
19.0 ft level at Blountstown may at times not be representative of
river levels in these areas due to tidal effects, winds, or local
rainfall and should be used with caution.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, The boat ramp at Estiffanulga in Liberty
County floods.
&&
LAT...LON 3054 8502 3053 8493 3009 8508 2980 8491
2972 8505 3007 8520
$$009
WGUS82 KTAE 100112
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
812 PM CDT Sat Oct 9 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Florida...
Apalachicola River near Blountstown affecting Liberty, Calhoun,
Gulf and Franklin Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Sunday morning.
&&
FLC013-037-045-077-101915-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BLOF1.1.ER.211008T0803Z.211009T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
812 PM CDT Sat Oct 9 2021 /912 PM EDT Sat Oct 9 2021/
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Apalachicola River near Blountstown.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Saturday /8:15 PM EDT Saturday/ the stage was 18.2
feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:15 PM CDT Saturday /8:15 PM EDT Saturday/ was 18.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
Thursday afternoon and continue rising to 17.0 feet Thursday
evening.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, John Redd Road in Calhoun County will begin
to flood one half mile west of the boat landing, restricting
access to the area. The lower portion of the boat ramp in
Blounstown floods at this level.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Forest Road 115 in Liberty County at River
Styx Campground will flood, isolating access to the site.
&&
LAT...LON 3054 8502 3053 8493 3009 8508 2980 8491
2972 8505 3007 8520
$$
WD942
WGUS82 KTAE 101349
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
849 AM CDT Sun Oct 10 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Apalachicola River near Blountstown affecting Liberty, Calhoun,
Gulf and Franklin 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.
&&
FLC013-037-045-077-110130-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-211013T1200Z/
/BLOF1.1.ER.211008T0803Z.211009T1200Z.211013T0000Z.NO/
849 AM CDT Sun Oct 10 2021 /949 AM EDT Sun Oct 10 2021/
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Wednesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Apalachicola River near Blountstown.
* Until Wednesday morning.
* At 8:15 AM CDT Sunday /9:15 AM EDT Sunday/ the stage was 18.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:15 AM CDT Sunday /9:15 AM EDT Sunday/ was 18.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Tuesday
evening and continue falling to 15.4 feet Friday morning.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, John Redd Road in Calhoun County will begin
to flood one half mile west of the boat landing, restricting
access to the area. The lower portion of the boat ramp in
Blounstown floods at this level.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Forest Road 115 in Liberty County at River
Styx Campground will flood, isolating access to the site.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding will occur at
Douglas Landing and Willis Landing Campgrounds in Gulf County. The
19.0 ft level at Blountstown may at times not be representative of
river levels in these areas due to tidal effects, winds, or local
rainfall and should be used with caution.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, The boat ramp at Estiffanulga in Liberty
County floods.
&&
LAT...LON 3054 8502 3053 8493 3009 8508 2980 8491
2972 8505 3007 8520
$$320
WGUS82 KTAE 101356 CCA
FLSTAE
Flood Statement...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
856 AM CDT Sun Oct 10 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Apalachicola River near Blountstown affecting Liberty, Calhoun,
Gulf and Franklin Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening.
&&
FLC013-037-045-077-110300-
/O.COR.KTAE.FL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-211013T1200Z/
/BLOF1.1.ER.211008T0803Z.211009T1200Z.211013T0000Z.NO/
856 AM CDT Sun Oct 10 2021 /956 AM EDT Sun Oct 10 2021/
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Wednesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Apalachicola River near Blountstown.
* Until Wednesday morning.
* At 8:15 AM CDT Sunday /9:15 AM EDT Sunday/ the stage was 18.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:15 AM CDT Sunday /9:15 AM EDT Sunday/ was 18.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.6 feet
during the pre-dawn hours on Saturday. It will then fall below
flood stage Sunday evening.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Forest Road 115 in Liberty County at River
Styx Campground will flood, isolating access to the site.
&&
LAT...LON 3054 8502 3053 8493 3009 8508 2980 8491
2972 8505 3007 8520
$$429
WGUS82 KTAE 110103
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
803 PM CDT Sun Oct 10 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Apalachicola River near Blountstown affecting Liberty, Calhoun,
Gulf and Franklin 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 morning.
&&
FLC013-037-045-077-111915-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-211012T0300Z/
/BLOF1.1.ER.211008T0803Z.211009T1200Z.211011T1500Z.NO/
803 PM CDT Sun Oct 10 2021 /903 PM EDT Sun Oct 10 2021/
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Apalachicola River near Blountstown.
* Until late tomorrow evening.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Sunday /8:15 PM EDT Sunday/ the stage was 18.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:15 PM CDT Sunday /8:15 PM EDT Sunday/ was 18.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 15.9 feet Friday evening.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, John Redd Road in Calhoun County will begin
to flood one half mile west of the boat landing, restricting
access to the area. The lower portion of the boat ramp in
Blounstown floods at this level.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Forest Road 115 in Liberty County at River
Styx Campground will flood, isolating access to the site.
&&
LAT...LON 3054 8502 3053 8493 3009 8508 2980 8491
2972 8505 3007 8520
$$
WD446
WGUS82 KTAE 111427
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
927 AM CDT Mon Oct 11 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Florida...
Apalachicola River near Blountstown affecting Liberty, Calhoun,
Gulf and Franklin Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
This will be the last river flood statement on this event. Stay
tuned to developments.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
&&
FLC013-037-045-077-120000-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-211012T0600Z/
/BLOF1.1.ER.211008T0803Z.211009T1200Z.211011T1800Z.NO/
927 AM CDT Mon Oct 11 2021 /1027 AM EDT Mon Oct 11 2021/
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until just after midnight
tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Apalachicola River near Blountstown.
* Until just after midnight tonight.
* At 8:15 AM CDT Monday /9:15 AM EDT Monday/ the stage was 17.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:15 AM CDT Monday /9:15 AM EDT Monday/ was 18.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
afternoon and continue falling to 16.0 feet Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, John Redd Road in Calhoun County will begin
to flood one half mile west of the boat landing, restricting
access to the area. The lower portion of the boat ramp in
Blounstown floods at this level.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Forest Road 115 in Liberty County at River
Styx Campground will flood, isolating access to the site.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding will occur at
Douglas Landing and Willis Landing Campgrounds in Gulf County. The
19.0 ft level at Blountstown may at times not be representative of
river levels in these areas due to tidal effects, winds, or local
rainfall and should be used with caution.
&&
LAT...LON 3054 8502 3053 8493 3009 8508 2980 8491
2972 8505 3007 8520
$$695
WGUS82 KTAE 120136
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
836 PM CDT Mon Oct 11 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Florida...
Apalachicola River near Blountstown affecting Liberty, Calhoun,
Gulf and Franklin Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
This will be the last river flood statement on this event. Stay
tuned to developments.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning.
&&
FLC013-037-045-077-121945-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-211013T1200Z/
/BLOF1.1.ER.211008T0803Z.211009T1200Z.211013T0000Z.NO/
836 PM CDT Mon Oct 11 2021 /936 PM EDT Mon Oct 11 2021/
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Wednesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Apalachicola River near Blountstown.
* Until Wednesday morning.
* At 8:15 PM CDT Monday /9:15 PM EDT Monday/ the stage was 17.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:15 PM CDT Monday /9:15 PM EDT Monday/ was 18.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow evening and continue falling to 14.9 feet Saturday
evening.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, John Redd Road in Calhoun County will begin
to flood one half mile west of the boat landing, restricting
access to the area. The lower portion of the boat ramp in
Blounstown floods at this level.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Forest Road 115 in Liberty County at River
Styx Campground will flood, isolating access to the site.
&&
LAT...LON 3054 8502 3053 8493 3009 8508 2980 8491
2972 8505 3007 8520
$$
WD928
WGUS82 KTAE 121354
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
854 AM CDT Tue Oct 12 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Florida...
Apalachicola River near Blountstown affecting Liberty, Calhoun,
Gulf and Franklin Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
This will be the last river flood statement on this event. Stay
tuned to developments.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening.
&&
FLC013-037-045-077-130800-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-211013T1800Z/
/BLOF1.1.ER.211008T0803Z.211009T1200Z.211013T0600Z.NO/
854 AM CDT Tue Oct 12 2021 /954 AM EDT Tue Oct 12 2021/
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early tomorrow
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Apalachicola River near Blountstown.
* Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* At 8:15 AM CDT Tuesday /9:15 AM EDT Tuesday/ the stage was 17.1
feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:15 AM CDT Tuesday /9:15 AM EDT Tuesday/ was 17.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.2 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after
midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, John Redd Road in Calhoun County will begin
to flood one half mile west of the boat landing, restricting
access to the area. The lower portion of the boat ramp in
Blounstown floods at this level.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Forest Road 115 in Liberty County at River
Styx Campground will flood, isolating access to the site.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding will occur at
Douglas Landing and Willis Landing Campgrounds in Gulf County. The
19.0 ft level at Blountstown may at times not be representative of
river levels in these areas due to tidal effects, winds, or local
rainfall and should be used with caution.
&&
LAT...LON 3054 8502 3053 8493 3009 8508 2980 8491
2972 8505 3007 8520
$$624
WGUS82 KTAE 130119
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
819 PM CDT Tue Oct 12 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Florida...
Apalachicola River near Blountstown affecting Liberty, Calhoun,
Gulf and Franklin Counties.
FLC013-037-045-077-130230-
/O.CAN.KTAE.FL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-211013T0119Z/
/BLOF1.1.ER.211008T0803Z.211009T1200Z.211013T0600Z.NO/
819 PM CDT Tue Oct 12 2021 /919 PM EDT Tue Oct 12 2021/
...The Flood Warning for the Apalachicola River near Blountstown has
been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Apalachicola River near Blountstown.
* At 8:15 PM CDT Tuesday /9:15 PM EDT Tuesday/ the stage was 16.9
feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:15 AM CDT Tuesday /9:15 AM EDT Tuesday/ was 17.3 feet.
* Forecast...River has fallen below flood stage. It is currently at
16.9 feet and is expected to continue to fall through the
remainder of the week.
&&
LAT...LON 3054 8502 3053 8493 3009 8508 2980 8491
2972 8505 3007 8520
$$
JMThe office that day
Everything else NWS Tallahassee, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2:34 AM CDT | Dense Fog Advisory | TAE | Madison | 5 hr |
| Oct 7, 3:15 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Washington | 45 min |
| Oct 7, 3:23 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | TAE | Bay | 20 min |
| Oct 7, 3:27 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | TAE | Bay | 3 hr |
| Oct 7, 3:49 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 26 min | |
| Oct 7, 3:54 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Bay | 66 min |
| Oct 7, 5:05 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Bay | 55 min |
| Oct 7, 5:12 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | TAE | Bay, Washington | 3 hr |
| Oct 7, 5:34 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | TAE | Bay | 3 hr |
| Oct 7, 5:56 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | TAE | Bay | 34 min |
| Oct 7, 6:27 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | TAE | Bay | 2 hr |
| Oct 7, 6:44 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | TAE | Bay | 3 hr |
| Oct 7, 6:45 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | TAE | Bay | 15 min |
| Oct 7, 7:52 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | TAE | Bay, Calhoun, Gulf | 2 hr |
| Oct 7, 8:18 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 42 min | |
| Oct 7, 8:32 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | TAE | Bay, Washington | 10 hr |
| Oct 7, 9:04 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | TAE | Gulf | 2 hr |
| Oct 7, 10:29 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | TAE | Bay, Calhoun, Gulf | 9 hr |
| Oct 7, 11:17 AM CDT | Rip Current Statement | TAE | Bay, Franklin, Gulf, Walton | 14 hr |
| Oct 7, 2:40 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 35 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.