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River Flood Warning 7, NWS Tallahassee, FL

January 5, 2021Brooks County, Lowndes County, Georgia

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.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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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.

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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

$$

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Sources

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