The National Weather Service is predicting that the Flint River will reach minor flood stage this week. Spring Creek is already at Flood Stage and will continue rising today. From the National Weather Service in Tallahassee:
Flood Warning
FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL 934 PM EST Sun Feb 9 2020 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Georgia... Spring Creek near Iron City (CR 16) affecting Decatur...Miller and Seminole Counties PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... All persons with interest along the river should monitor the latest forecasts, and be prepared to take necessary precautions to protect life and property. Do not drive cars through flooded areas. If you see flood waters: Turn around. Don`t drown. ...Flood Warning extended until further notice...The Flood Warning continues for the Spring Creek near Iron City (CR 16). * Until further notice. * At 9:15 PM Sunday the stage was 17.5 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue. * Flood stage is 16.0 feet. * Forecast: The river will continue rising to near 17.8 feet by tomorrow morning then begin falling. * Impact: At 18.0 feet: Flood waters approach homes near Yates Road and Smith Landing.Flood Warning
FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL 931 PM EST Sun Feb 9 2020 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Georgia... Flint River at Bainbridge (US 27) affecting Decatur County PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... All persons with interest along the river should monitor the latest forecasts, and be prepared to take necessary precautions to protect life and property. Do not drive cars through flooded areas. If you see flood waters: Turn around. Don`t drown. The Flood Warning continues for the Flint River at Bainbridge (US 27). * From Monday afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8:45 PM Sunday the stage was 23.9 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 25.0 feet. * Forecast: The river will rise above flood stage by tomorrow afternoon and continue to rise to near 25.3 feet by Tuesday morning. The river will fall below flood stage by Tuesday early afternoon.
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