Flood Warning for Walton, FL; Washington, FL
What: Minor flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 16.0 feet, Portions of Big Cedar, Cowford, and Choctawhatchee River Roads in Walton County are impassible above this level. Structures in the area not elevated begin flooding. Portions of Choctaw Road in...
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida... Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20) affecting Walton and Washington Counties.
WHAT
Minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE
Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20).
WHEN
From late Tuesday night until further notice.
IMPACTS
At 16.0 feet, Portions of Big Cedar, Cowford, and Choctawhatchee River Roads in Walton County are impassible above this level. Structures in the area not elevated begin flooding. Portions of Choctaw Road in Washington County begin to flood along with Strickland Road in the far southwestern portion of the county.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 7:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 10.3 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Wednesday morning and continue rising to a crest of 15.1 feet Thursday morning. Flood stage is 14.0 feet. Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.1 feet on 02/08/1983. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Tuesday afternoon at 215 PM CDT.