Flood Warning for Walton, FL
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 14.0 feet, Water begins to overflow into wooded areas along the river from New Harmony Road westward to Laird Road. At 16.0 feet, The Hinote Road Bridge begins to flood. The road...
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida... Shoal River near Mossy Head (CR 1087) affecting Walton County.
WHAT
Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE
Shoal River near Mossy Head (CR 1087).
WHEN
Until early Wednesday morning.
IMPACTS
At 14.0 feet, Water begins to overflow into wooded areas along the river from New Harmony Road westward to Laird Road. At 16.0 feet, The Hinote Road Bridge begins to flood. The road is subject to closure.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 8:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 14.8 feet. Forecast...The river will rise to 15.0 feet late this afternoon. With additional rainfall today, it will then rise to 15.4 feet Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Tuesday evening. Flood stage is 14.0 feet. Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.5 feet on 02/26/2013. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 900 PM CDT.