Flood Warning for Covington, AL; Escambia, AL; Okaloosa, FL +1 more
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 14.5 feet, flooding of Cotton Ridge Park in Baker begins. Where: Blackwater River near Baker. When: Until Monday evening.
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama... Florida... Blackwater River Near Baker affecting Covington, Okaloosa, Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties. For the Blackwater River...including Upper Blackwater River, Baker... Minor flooding is forecast.
WHAT
Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE
Blackwater River near Baker.
WHEN
Until Monday evening.
IMPACTS
At 14.5 feet, flooding of Cotton Ridge Park in Baker begins.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 9:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 13.6 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 4.3 feet Friday 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.