…Observed flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in
duration for the following rivers in Florida…
Apalachicola River near Blountstown affecting Calhoun, Liberty,
Franklin and Gulf Counties.
* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE…Apalachicola River near Blountstown.
* WHEN…Until late tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS…At 17.0 feet, John Redd Road in Calhoun County will
begin to flood one half mile west of the boat landing, restricting
access to the area. The lower portion of the boat ramp in
Blountstown floods at this level.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 8:15 PM EST Friday /7:15 PM CST Friday/ the stage was 17.1
feet.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:15 PM EST Friday /7:15 PM CST Friday/ was 17.1
feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this evening and continue falling to 8.9 feet Wednesday
evening.
– Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
– Flood History…This crest compares to a previous crest of
17.3 feet on 07/08/2013.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
