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Flood Advisory issued September 11 at 8:40AM EDT until September 11 at 11:45AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Areas: Bay, FL; Walton, FL
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Central Bay County in the panhandle of Florida... Walton County in the panhandle of Florida... * WHEN...Until 1045 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 740 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Panama City, Lynn Haven, Panama City Beach, Callaway, Springfield, Hiland Park, Tyndall Air Force Base, Parker, Edgewater Gulf Beach, Bahama Beach, Bid-a-Wee, West Bay, West Panama City, Gulf Lagoon Beach, Gulf Resort Beach, Biltmore Beach, Magnolia Beach, St Andrews State Park and Laird. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Issued by NWS Tallahassee FL · in effect until Fri Sep 11, 11:45 AM ET. Always follow instructions from your county emergency management office.
Flood Warning issued September 10 at 9:46PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Areas: DeSoto, FL
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida... Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 affecting DeSoto County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Horse Creek near Arcadia at SR 72. * WHEN...From Sunday morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The access road to Hidden Oak is impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 7.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Sunday morning and continue rising to 12.2 feet Sunday evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.2 feet on 11/24/1997. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Friday afternoon at noon EDT.
Issued by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL · in effect until Fri Sep 11, 12:00 PM ET. Always follow instructions from your county emergency management office.
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