Flood Warning for Walton, FL; Washington, FL
What: Minor flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 14.0 feet, Big Cedar, Cowford, and Choctawhatchee River Roads begin to flood in Walton County. Flood waters impact storage areas underneath homes on the west banks of the Choctawhatchee River. Low areas along...
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida... Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20) affecting Washington and Walton Counties.
WHAT
Minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE
Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20).
WHEN
From late tonight until further notice.
IMPACTS
At 14.0 feet, Big Cedar, Cowford, and Choctawhatchee River Roads begin to flood in Walton County. Flood waters impact storage areas underneath homes on the west banks of the Choctawhatchee River. Low areas along Strickland Road in Washington County become subject to flooding. 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 9:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 11.6 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late Tuesday night and continue rising to a crest of 15.1 feet early Thursday afternoon. 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
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 1000 PM CDT.