Flood Warning for Covington, AL; Escambia, AL; Okaloosa, FL +1 more
What: Minor flooding is occurring. Impacts: At 14.5 feet, Flooding of Cotton Ridge Park in Baker begins. Where: Blackwater River near Baker. When: Until late Tuesday night.
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida...Alabama... Blackwater River Near Baker affecting Santa Rosa, Covington, Escambia and Okaloosa Counties. For the Blackwater River...including Upper Blackwater River, Baker... Minor flooding is forecast.
WHAT
Minor flooding is occurring.
WHERE
Blackwater River near Baker.
WHEN
Until late Tuesday night.
IMPACTS
At 14.5 feet, Flooding of Cotton Ridge Park in Baker begins.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 8:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 14.8 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.1 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday evening. Flood stage is 11.0 feet. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.