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Flood Warning
ActiveOkaloosa, FL
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Immediate
Certainty
Observed
Details
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida...
Shoal River Near Crestview affecting Okaloosa County.
For the Shoal River...including Crestview...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Shoal River near Crestview.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Some flooding of trailers north of the Okaloosa Correctional Institute. Water surrounds home on Sowel Road. At 11.0 feet, Flooding becomes a threat to the Trevor Court and Rattlesnake Bluff areas. At 12.0 feet, Residential areas on the south bank of river near Crestview become isolated. Rattlesnake Bluff Road closed. At 13.0 feet, Homes on south bank of river begin to flood near Crestview. At 14.0 feet, Residential flooding in the Trevor Court area. At 15.0 feet, Water in Trevor Court. Some homes in Rattle Snake Bluff become flooded. At 8.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas. At 8.5 feet, Water in yards on Sowel Road.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 8.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.9 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 8.0 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.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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.
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