Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 18 at 9:51AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Alert Description
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida...Alabama... Escambia River Near Century affecting Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties. For the Escambia River...including Century...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Escambia River near Century. * WHEN...From Friday evening until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Low lying pastures will flood. Cattle should be moved to higher ground. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 4.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow evening and continue rising to a crest of 19.1 feet Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 17.0 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.