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Flash Flood Warning
ActiveGadsden, FL; Leon, FL
Status
In Progress
Started 22 minutes ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Immediate
Certainty
Likely
Details
FFWTAE
The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for... Central Gadsden County in Big Bend Florida... North Central Leon County in Big Bend Florida...
* Until 1115 PM EDT.
* At 853 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Tallahassee, Havana, Midway, Quincy, Gretna, Scotland, Freemont, Florence, Shady Rest, Gibson, Littman, Hinson, Jamieson, Branchville, Concord, Dogtown, Quincy Airport, Santa Clara, Orchard Pond and Darsey.
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Data from the National Weather Service
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