Flood Advisory for Dixie, FL; Lafayette, FL; Taylor, FL
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What is happening
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Where: A portion of Big Bend Florida, including the following counties, Dixie, Lafayette and Taylor. When: Until 930 AM EDT.
What the bulletin says 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.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of Big Bend Florida, including the following counties, Dixie, Lafayette and Taylor. * WHEN...Until 930 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 631 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms over the last several days. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly as additional thunderstorms move into the advisory area. Between 8 and 12 inches of rain have fallen over the last three to four days and additional rainfall rates of 2 to 3 inches per hour will likely lead to the development of flooding. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Steinhatchee, Cross City, Howell Place, Salem, Tennille, Clara, Carbur, Fish Creek, Blue Springs, Jena, Bird Island, Cedar Island, Keaton Beach, Jonesboro, Jack Lee Island, Jug Island, Dekle Beach, Athena, Hines and Adams Beach. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Advisory issued August 3 at 6:31AM EDT until August 3 at 9:30AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Tallahassee FL. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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