Alert archive / Georgia / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 7, NWS Tallahassee, FL
NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this river flood warning at Jan 5, 2021, 11:00 AM EST for Brooks County, Lowndes County, Georgia. It took effect at Jan 6, 2021, 12:24 PM EST. It was in force for 4 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 5, 2021, 11:00 AM EST (16:00 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 6, 2021, 12:24 PM EST
- Expired
- Jan 10, 2021, 1:34 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), 41 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:05 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84) (QUTG1). The gauge peaked at 23.96 ft at Jan 7, 2021, 10:00 PM EST.
- 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.
277
WGUS42 KTAE 051600
FLWTAE
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1100 AM EST Tue Jan 5 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.
For the Withlacoochee River...including 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 tonight.
&&
GAC027-185-061500-
/O.NEW.KTAE.FL.W.0007.210106T1724Z-000000T0000Z/
/QUTG1.1.ER.210106T1724Z.210108T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1100 AM EST Tue Jan 5 2021
The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84).
* From Wednesday afternoon until further notice.
* At 10:00 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 100.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 104.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 107.4 feet
early Friday 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
$$10 follow-up statements
235
WGUS82 KTAE 060249
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
949 PM EST Tue Jan 5 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84) affecting Lowndes and
Brooks Counties.
For the Withlacoochee River...including Valdosta (Skipper Bridge
Rd), Quitman (US 84), Pinetta (CR 150)...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Wednesday afternoon at 400 PM EST.
&&
GAC027-185-062100-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0007.210106T1800Z-210111T0336Z/
/QUTG1.1.ER.210106T1800Z.210108T0600Z.210110T1536Z.NO/
949 PM EST Tue Jan 5 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Sunday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84).
* From Wednesday afternoon to Sunday evening.
* At 9:00 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 101.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 104.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 107.5 feet early Friday morning.
It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 106.0 feet, In Lowndes County, the boat ramp at the
Clyattville Nankin road is flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3079 8335 3073 8341 3063 8322 3064 8342
3074 8355 3084 8346
$$668
WGUS82 KTAE 061524
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1024 AM EST Wed Jan 6 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84) 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.
&&
GAC027-185-071500-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0007.210106T1800Z-210111T0336Z/
/QUTG1.1.ER.210106T1930Z.210108T0600Z.210110T1630Z.NO/
1024 AM EST Wed Jan 6 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84).
* Until Sunday evening.
* At 9:00 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 102.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 104.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
afternoon to a crest of 107.6 feet early Friday morning. 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
$$776
WGUS82 KTAE 070248
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
948 PM EST Wed Jan 6 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Georgia...
Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84) affecting Lowndes and
Brooks Counties.
For the Withlacoochee River...including Valdosta (Skipper Bridge
Rd), Quitman (US 84), Pinetta (CR 150)...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Thursday afternoon at 400 PM EST.
&&
GAC027-185-072100-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210111T0600Z/
/QUTG1.1.ER.210106T2041Z.210108T0600Z.210110T1800Z.NO/
948 PM EST Wed Jan 6 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Monday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84).
* Until late Sunday night.
* At 9:00 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 105.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 104.0 feet.
* Minor flooding will continue.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:00 PM EST Wednesday was 105.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 107.6 feet
early Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early
Sunday afternoon.
* Impact...At 106.0 feet, In Lowndes County, the boat ramp at the
Clyattville Nankin road is flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3079 8335 3073 8341 3063 8322 3064 8342
3074 8355 3084 8346
$$833
WGUS82 KTAE 071521
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1021 AM EST Thu Jan 7 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84) 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.0007.000000T0000Z-210111T0600Z/
/QUTG1.1.ER.210106T2041Z.210108T0600Z.210110T2136Z.NO/
1021 AM EST Thu Jan 7 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84).
* Until late Sunday night.
* At 9:00 AM EST Thursday the stage was 106.8 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 EST Thursday was 106.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 107.7 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
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
$$883
WGUS82 KTAE 080224
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
924 PM EST Thu Jan 7 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Georgia...
Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84) affecting Lowndes and
Brooks Counties.
For the Withlacoochee River...including Valdosta (Skipper Bridge
Rd), Quitman (US 84), Pinetta (CR 150)...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Friday afternoon at 330 PM EST.
&&
GAC027-185-082030-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210111T1200Z/
/QUTG1.1.ER.210106T2041Z.210108T0600Z.210111T0000Z.NO/
924 PM EST Thu Jan 7 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Monday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84).
* Until Monday morning.
* At 9:00 PM EST Thursday the stage was 107.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 104.0 feet.
* Minor flooding will continue.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:00 PM EST Thursday was 107.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 107.6 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
Sunday evening.
* Impact...At 106.0 feet, In Lowndes County, the boat ramp at the
Clyattville Nankin road is flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3079 8335 3073 8341 3063 8322 3064 8342
3074 8355 3084 8346
$$495
WGUS82 KTAE 081419
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
919 AM EST Fri Jan 8 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84) 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.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210111T1200Z/
/QUTG1.1.ER.210106T2041Z.210108T0515Z.210111T0000Z.NO/
919 AM EST Fri Jan 8 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84).
* Until Monday morning.
* At 9:00 AM EST Friday the stage was 107.3 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 EST Friday was 107.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Sunday
evening and continue falling to 100.2 feet Wednesday 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
$$761
WGUS82 KTAE 090203
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
903 PM EST Fri Jan 8 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84) affecting Lowndes and
Brooks Counties.
For the Withlacoochee River...including Valdosta (Skipper Bridge
Rd), Quitman (US 84), Pinetta (CR 150)...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Saturday afternoon at 315 PM EST.
&&
GAC027-185-092015-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210111T0800Z/
/QUTG1.1.ER.210106T2041Z.210108T0515Z.210110T2000Z.NO/
903 PM EST Fri Jan 8 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Monday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84).
* Until late Sunday night.
* At 8:00 PM EST Friday the stage was 106.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 104.0 feet.
* Minor flooding will continue.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:00 PM EST Friday was 107.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Sunday
afternoon and continue falling to 99.2 feet Wednesday evening.
* Impact...At 106.0 feet, In Lowndes County, the boat ramp at the
Clyattville Nankin road is flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3079 8335 3073 8341 3063 8322 3064 8342
3074 8355 3084 8346
$$150
WGUS82 KTAE 091430
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
930 AM EST Sat Jan 9 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84) affecting Lowndes and
Brooks Counties.
For the Withlacoochee River...including 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.
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.
&&
GAC027-185-100830-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210111T0430Z/
/QUTG1.1.ER.210106T2041Z.210108T0515Z.210110T1630Z.NO/
930 AM EST Sat Jan 9 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84).
* Until Sunday evening.
* At 9:00 AM EST Saturday 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 EST Saturday was 107.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 98.1 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
$$622
WGUS82 KTAE 100157
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
857 PM EST Sat Jan 9 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia...
Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84) affecting Lowndes and
Brooks Counties.
For the Withlacoochee River...including Quitman (US 84)...Minor
flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Sunday afternoon at 300 PM EST.
&&
GAC027-185-102000-
/O.EXT.KTAE.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210111T0336Z/
/QUTG1.1.ER.210106T2041Z.210108T0515Z.210110T1536Z.NO/
857 PM EST Sat Jan 9 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84).
* Until Sunday evening.
* At 8:00 PM EST Saturday the stage was 105.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 104.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:00 PM EST Saturday was 106.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 97.1 feet Thursday
evening.
* Impact...At 106.0 feet, In Lowndes County, the boat ramp at the
Clyattville Nankin road is flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3079 8335 3073 8341 3063 8322 3064 8342
3074 8355 3084 8346
$$500
WGUS82 KTAE 101834
FLSTAE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
134 PM EST Sun Jan 10 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Georgia...
Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84) affecting Lowndes and
Brooks Counties.
GAC027-185-101945-
/O.CAN.KTAE.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210110T1834Z/
/QUTG1.1.ER.210106T2041Z.210108T0515Z.210110T1536Z.NO/
134 PM EST Sun Jan 10 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 1:00 PM EST Sunday the stage was 103.95 feet.
* Flood stage is 104.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 94.3 feet Friday
morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3079 8335 3073 8341 3063 8322 3064 8342
3074 8355 3084 8346
$$Nearby
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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.