Alert archive / Florida / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 6, NWS Tallahassee, FL
NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this river flood warning at Jan 5, 2021, 10:00 AM EST for Gadsden County, Leon County, Florida. It took effect at Jan 6, 2021, 6:01 AM EST. It was in force for 3 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 5, 2021, 10:00 AM EST (15:00 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 6, 2021, 6:01 AM EST
- Expired
- Jan 9, 2021, 11:29 AM EST
- In force
- 3 days
- Issued by
- NWS Tallahassee, FL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Gadsden County, FL, Leon County, FL
The radar
The Tallahassee radar (KTLH), 15 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:01 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 Ochlockonee River near Havana (US 27) (HVNF1). The gauge peaked at 27.29 ft at Jan 7, 2021, 8:00 AM EST.
- Action stage
- 20 ft
- Minor stage
- 26 ft
- Moderate stage
- 31 ft
- Major stage
- 35 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02329000, 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.
582
WGUS42 KTAE 051500
FLWTAE
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1000 AM EST Tue Jan 5 2021
...The National Weather Service in Tallahassee FL has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Florida...
Ochlockonee River near Havana (US 27) affecting Leon and Gadsden
Counties.
For the Ochlockonee River...including Havana (US 27)...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 tonight.
&&
FLC039-073-061500-
/O.NEW.KTAE.FL.W.0006.210106T2000Z-210110T0000Z/
/HVNF1.1.ER.210106T2000Z.210107T1800Z.210109T1200Z.NO/
1000 AM EST Tue Jan 5 2021
The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Ochlockonee River near Havana (US 27).
* From Wednesday afternoon to Saturday evening.
* At 9:15 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 24.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 26.6 feet early Thursday
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 26.0 feet, The river overflows into wooded bottomlands
near US-27 and CR-153 in Leon and Gadsden Counties.
&&
LAT...LON 3056 8436 3047 8438 3043 8447 3047 8448
3049 8443 3058 8439
$$10 follow-up statements
576
WGUS82 KTAE 060257
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
957 PM EST Tue Jan 5 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Florida...
Ochlockonee River near Havana (US 27) affecting Leon and Gadsden
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Wednesday afternoon at 400 PM EST.
&&
FLC039-073-062100-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0006.210106T1500Z-210110T0000Z/
/HVNF1.1.ER.210106T1500Z.210107T1200Z.210109T1200Z.NO/
957 PM EST Tue Jan 5 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Saturday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Ochlockonee River near Havana (US 27).
* From Wednesday morning to Saturday evening.
* At 9:15 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 25.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
tomorrow morning to a crest of 26.8 feet Thursday morning. It will
then fall below flood stage Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 26.0 feet, The river overflows into wooded bottomlands
near US-27 and CR-153 in Leon and Gadsden Counties.
&&
LAT...LON 3056 8436 3047 8438 3043 8447 3047 8448
3049 8443 3058 8439
$$427
WGUS82 KTAE 061101
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
601 AM EST Wed Jan 6 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Florida...
Ochlockonee River near Havana (US 27) affecting Leon and Gadsden
Counties.
For the Ochlockonee River...including Thomasville (US 84), Concord
(CR 12), Havana (US 27), Bloxham (SR 20), Smith Creek (CR 366)...
Moderate 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 late tonight at 1200 AM EST.
&&
FLC039-073-070515-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0006.210106T1101Z-210110T0000Z/
/HVNF1.1.ER.210106T1032Z.210107T1200Z.210109T1200Z.NO/
601 AM EST Wed Jan 6 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Saturday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Ochlockonee River near Havana (US 27).
* From early this morning to Saturday evening.
* At 5:15 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 26.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.0 feet
tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday
morning.
* Impact...At 26.0 feet, The river overflows into wooded bottomlands
near US-27 and CR-153 in Leon and Gadsden Counties.
&&
LAT...LON 3056 8436 3047 8438 3043 8447 3047 8448
3049 8443 3058 8439
$$852
WGUS82 KTAE 061522
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1022 AM EST Wed Jan 6 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Ochlockonee River near Havana (US 27) affecting Leon and Gadsden
Counties.
For the Ochlockonee River...including Thomasville (US 84), Concord
(CR 12), Havana (US 27), Bloxham (SR 20), Smith Creek (CR 366)...
Moderate flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued tonight.
&&
FLC039-073-071500-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210110T0000Z/
/HVNF1.1.ER.210106T1032Z.210107T1200Z.210109T1200Z.NO/
1022 AM EST Wed Jan 6 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Ochlockonee River near Havana (US 27).
* Until Saturday evening.
* At 9:15 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 26.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:15 AM EST Wednesday was 26.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.1 feet
tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday
morning.
* Impact...At 28.0 feet, Water spreads out acrss the flood plain on
both banks of the river further inundating wooded areas. The boat
ramp at Iron Bridge Road (CR-153) in Gadsden County is flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3056 8436 3047 8438 3043 8447 3047 8448
3049 8443 3058 8439
$$765
WGUS82 KTAE 070254
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
954 PM EST Wed Jan 6 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Florida...
Ochlockonee River near Havana (US 27) affecting Leon and Gadsden
Counties.
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.
&&
FLC039-073-072100-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210110T2100Z/
/HVNF1.1.ER.210106T1032Z.210107T1200Z.210110T0900Z.NO/
954 PM EST Wed Jan 6 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Sunday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Ochlockonee River near Havana (US 27).
* Until Sunday afternoon.
* At 9:15 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 27.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
* Minor flooding will continue.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:15 PM EST Wednesday was 27.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.3 feet
tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday
morning.
* Impact...At 28.0 feet, Water spreads out acrss the flood plain on
both banks of the river further inundating wooded areas. The boat
ramp at Iron Bridge Road (CR-153) in Gadsden County is flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3056 8436 3047 8438 3043 8447 3047 8448
3049 8443 3058 8439
$$048
WGUS82 KTAE 071519
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1019 AM EST Thu Jan 7 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Ochlockonee River near Havana (US 27) affecting Leon and Gadsden
Counties.
For the Ochlockonee River...including Thomasville (US 84), Concord
(CR 12), Havana (US 27), Bloxham (SR 20), Smith Creek (CR 366)...
Moderate flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued tonight.
&&
FLC039-073-081500-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210110T2100Z/
/HVNF1.1.ER.210106T1032Z.210107T1800Z.210110T0900Z.NO/
1019 AM EST Thu Jan 7 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Ochlockonee River near Havana (US 27).
* Until Sunday afternoon.
* At 9:15 AM EST Thursday the stage was 27.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:15 AM EST Thursday was 27.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.4 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday
morning.
* Impact...At 28.0 feet, Water spreads out acrss the flood plain on
both banks of the river further inundating wooded areas. The boat
ramp at Iron Bridge Road (CR-153) in Gadsden County is flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3056 8436 3047 8438 3043 8447 3047 8448
3049 8443 3058 8439
$$407
WGUS82 KTAE 080240
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
940 PM EST Thu Jan 7 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Ochlockonee River near Havana (US 27) affecting Leon and Gadsden
Counties.
For the Ochlockonee River...including Thomasville (US 84), Concord
(CR 12), Havana (US 27), Bloxham (SR 20), Smith Creek (CR 366)...
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.
&&
FLC039-073-082045-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210110T2100Z/
/HVNF1.1.ER.210106T1032Z.210107T1430Z.210110T0900Z.NO/
940 PM EST Thu Jan 7 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Ochlockonee River near Havana (US 27).
* Until Sunday afternoon.
* At 8:15 PM EST Thursday the stage was 27.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
* Minor flooding will continue.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:15 PM EST Thursday was 27.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.2 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
early Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 28.0 feet, Water spreads out across the flood plain on
both banks of the river further inundating wooded areas. The boat
ramp at Iron Bridge Road (CR-153) in Gadsden County is flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3056 8436 3047 8438 3043 8447 3047 8448
3049 8443 3058 8439
$$678
WGUS82 KTAE 081422
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
922 AM EST Fri Jan 8 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Ochlockonee River near Havana (US 27) affecting Leon and Gadsden
Counties.
For the Ochlockonee River...including Thomasville (US 84), Concord
(CR 12), Havana (US 27), Bloxham (SR 20), Smith Creek (CR 366)...
Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 330 AM EST.
&&
FLC039-073-090830-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210110T1800Z/
/HVNF1.1.ER.210106T1032Z.210107T1430Z.210110T0600Z.NO/
922 AM EST Fri Jan 8 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Sunday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Ochlockonee River near Havana (US 27).
* Until Sunday afternoon.
* At 8:15 AM EST Friday the stage was 26.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:15 AM EST Friday was 27.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
Sunday morning and continue falling to 24.6 feet Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 26.0 feet, The river overflows into wooded bottomlands
near US-27 and CR-153 in Leon and Gadsden Counties.
&&
LAT...LON 3056 8436 3047 8438 3043 8447 3047 8448
3049 8443 3058 8439
$$371
WGUS82 KTAE 090205
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
905 PM EST Fri Jan 8 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Ochlockonee River near Havana (US 27) affecting Leon and Gadsden
Counties.
For the Ochlockonee River...including Thomasville (US 84), Concord
(CR 12), Havana (US 27), Bloxham (SR 20), Smith Creek (CR 366)...
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 Saturday afternoon at 315 PM EST.
&&
FLC039-073-092015-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210110T1200Z/
/HVNF1.1.ER.210106T1032Z.210107T1430Z.210110T0000Z.NO/
905 PM EST Fri Jan 8 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Sunday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Ochlockonee River near Havana (US 27).
* Until Sunday morning.
* At 8:15 PM EST Friday the stage was 26.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 26.0 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 EST Friday was 27.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow evening and continue falling to 24.2 feet Wednesday
evening.
* Impact...At 26.0 feet, The river overflows into wooded bottomlands
near US-27 and CR-153 in Leon and Gadsden Counties.
&&
LAT...LON 3056 8436 3047 8438 3043 8447 3047 8448
3049 8443 3058 8439
$$212
WGUS82 KTAE 091428
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
928 AM EST Sat Jan 9 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Ochlockonee River near Havana (US 27) affecting Leon and Gadsden
Counties.
For the Ochlockonee River including Havana (US 27), minor flooding
is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
&&
FLC039-073-100230-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210110T0220Z/
/HVNF1.1.ER.210106T1032Z.210107T1430Z.210109T1420Z.NO/
928 AM EST Sat Jan 9 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late this evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Ochlockonee River near Havana (US 27).
* Until this evening.
* At 8:15 AM EST Saturday the stage was 26.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:15 AM EST Saturday was 26.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 23.2 feet Thursday
morning.
* Impact...At 26.0 feet, The river overflows into wooded bottomlands
near US-27 and CR-153 in Leon and Gadsden Counties.
&&
LAT...LON 3056 8436 3047 8438 3043 8447 3047 8448
3049 8443 3058 8439
$$763
WGUS82 KTAE 091629
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1129 AM EST Sat Jan 9 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Florida...
Ochlockonee River near Havana (US 27) affecting Leon and Gadsden
Counties.
FLC039-073-091730-
/O.CAN.KTAE.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210109T1629Z/
/HVNF1.1.ER.210106T1032Z.210107T1430Z.210109T1420Z.NO/
1129 AM EST Sat Jan 9 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Ochlockonee River near Havana (US 27)
has been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Ochlockonee River near Havana (US 27).
* At 10:15 AM EST Saturday the stage was 25.97 feet.
* Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 23.2 feet Thursday
morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3056 8436 3047 8438 3043 8447 3047 8448
3049 8443 3058 8439
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Tallahassee, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 1:30 PM EST | Rip Current Statement | TAE | Gulf | 15 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.