Avisos

Flood Warning issued September 27 at 4:04PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...Apalachicola River near Blountstown affecting Gulf, Calhoun,Franklin and Liberty Counties.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Apalachicola River near Blountstown.* WHEN...Until further notice.* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding will occur on manyroads including Byrd Parker Road, Warmouth Drive, Gaskin Park, theend of Lake Grove Road, Elm Street on Red Bull Island, and LowerLanding on Howards Creek in Gulf County. The 22.0 ft level atBlountstown may at times not be representative of river levels inthe these areas due to tidal effects, winds, or local rainfall andshould be used with caution. In Liberty County, a home on RiverRoad downstream of the Bristol Boat Ramp begins to flood on thelower level.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 3:15 PM EDT Friday /2:15 PM CDT Friday/ the stage was 17.1feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.7feet early Sunday morning.- Flood stage is 17.0 feet.- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of21.8 feet on 01/15/1993.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodMotorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drivecars through flooded areas.Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize thedangers of flooding.Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 1015 AM EDT/915 AM CDT/.

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