Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 18 at 9:37AM CDT until June 21 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Alert Description
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida...Alabama... Blackwater River Near Baker affecting Okaloosa, Covington, Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties. For the Blackwater River...including Upper Blackwater River, Baker... Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Blackwater River near Baker. * WHEN...From late tonight to Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Some residential flooding occurs downstream from the Highway 4 bridge. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 5.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 15.7 feet Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Safety Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations. The next statement will be issued when updates occur.