Flood Warning for Escambia, AL; Escambia, FL; Santa Rosa, FL
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 19.0 feet, low lying pastures will flood. Cattle should be moved to higher ground. Where: Escambia River near Century. When: Until further notice.
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama... Florida... Escambia River Near Century affecting Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties. For the Escambia River...including Century...Minor flooding is forecast.
WHAT
Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE
Escambia River near Century.
WHEN
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 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 18.9 feet. Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Sunday was 19.1 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.1 feet Wednesday morning. Flood stage is 17.0 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.