Defuniak Springs Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Do not drive cars through flooded areas. The water depth and road condition may be unsafe. Additional information is available at https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/ Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio... or your local radio and TV stations.

Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 1:59PM EDT until April 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County, Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County. * WHEN...Through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 1:53PM EDT until April 17 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

* WHAT...Flooding caused by last week's rainfall continues, especially in the Chaires, Capitola, and Baum communities of eastern Leon County. * WHERE...Eastern Leon County in the Florida Big Bend. * WHEN...Until 200 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Several roads remain closed due to flood waters remain on or near roadways in eastern Leon County. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 148 PM EDT, Leon County Emergency Management reported continued flooding in the Capitola, Chaires, and Baum communities of eastern Leon County. Flood waters remain, but are slowly subsiding. Several roads remain closed due to water on or very near the roadway. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Tallahassee, Chaires, Capitola, Chaires Crossroads, Apalachee Regional Park and Ralford Greenway. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:13AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida... Suwannee River at Rock Bluff near Bell (CR 340) affecting Gilchrist, Lafayette and Dixie Counties. For the Lower Suwannee River...including Rock Bluff near Bell (CR 340)...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Suwannee River at Rock Bluff near Bell (CR 340). * WHEN...From Wednesday morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, The boat ramp at the end of NE 967th Street may flood. Water begins to flood Vicky Guynn Way in Lafayette County. In Gilchrist County, flooding affects areas between the river and NW 72nd Way. Flooding expands considerably around NW 73rd Way and NW 82nd terrace. Much of NW 6th street is flooded. Residences begin to be affected near SW 77th Avenue. In Dixie County, water overspreads the bank at Turner Point, flooding the boat access area and the backyards of several residences near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 16.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning and continue rising to 18.6 feet Sunday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.3 feet on 12/29/2018. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:12AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Suwannee River at Branford (US 27) affecting Lafayette and Suwannee Counties. For the Middle Suwannee River...including Branford (US 27)...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Suwannee River at Branford (US 27). * WHEN...From late tonight until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 27.0 feet, In Lafayette County, flooding expands along SE River Drive, isolating homes in the area. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 24.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue rising to 27.1 feet early Sunday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 27.2 feet on 04/27/1958. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:11AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Suwannee River at Luraville (SR 51) affecting Lafayette and Suwannee Counties. For the Middle Suwannee River...including Luraville (SR 51)...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Suwannee River at Luraville (SR 51). * WHEN...From this evening until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 37.0 feet, Agricultural and timber lands flooded. In Suwannee County flooding begins to affect the western portion of 290th drive near Boeing Drive. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 34.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening and continue rising to 37.6 feet early Sunday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 35.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 37.8 feet on 12/26/2018. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:11AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida... Santa Fe River At Hildreth On U.s. 129 Bridge affecting Suwannee and Gilchrist Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Santa Fe River At Three Rivers Estates affecting Suwannee, Gilchrist and Columbia Counties. Additional information is available at https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/forecasts.php?wfo=jax. The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 1115 AM EDT. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Santa Fe River at Three Rivers Estates. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Lowland flooding begins on SW Santa Fe Drive south of Santa Fe Road in Columbia County. At 16.3 feet, Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission begins enforcement of a no wake zone on the Santa Fe River from the unnamed island 1.5 miles downstream of the Wilson's Spring Boat Ramp to the confluence with the Suwannee River and on the Ichetucknee River upstream to the US 27 bridge. At 17.0 feet, Water begins to enter backyards of residences on Santa Fe Road in Columbia County and on River Run Road in Suwannee County. At 18.0 feet, Water begins to flood River Run Road in Suwannee County. At 18.8 feet, Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission expands the no wake zone restriction further upstream on the Santa Fe River from the unnamed island 1.5 miles downstream on the Wilson's Spring Boat Ramp to one-half mile upstream of the State Road 47 bridge. At 19.0 feet, Water begins to enter backyards of residences along the Ichetucknee River. At 19.8 feet, Waters begins to affect homes in the Hollingsworth Bluff area at State Route 47. At 20.0 feet, Access to homes on Santa Fe Road below SW Riverside Avenue becomes restricted in Columbia. Flooding begins on Santa Fe and Wilson Springs Road. At 21.0 feet, Homes are surrounded on River Run Road in Suwannee County. Structures flood along Santa Fe Road west of Idaho Parkway in Columbia County. At 22.0 feet, River Run Road at 29th loop floods in Suwannee County. Santa Fe Road in Columbia County is inaccessible. At 23.0 feet, Homes are inaccessible along River Run Road in Suwannee County west of 33rd Road. At 24.0 feet, Flooding expands across the area affecting numerous homes on Santa Fe Road and SW Riverside Avenue in Columbia County. Access to 29th loop in Suwannee County becomes restricted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 19.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 23.5 feet Tuesday, April 23. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:11AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida... Santa Fe River At Hildreth On U.s. 129 Bridge affecting Suwannee and Gilchrist Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Santa Fe River At Three Rivers Estates affecting Suwannee, Gilchrist and Columbia Counties. Additional information is available at https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/forecasts.php?wfo=jax. The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 1115 AM EDT. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Santa Fe River at Hildreth On U.s. 129 Bridge. * WHEN...From late tonight until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Boat ramps begin to flood along the Santa Fe River from the confluence with the Suwannee River upstream to River Run Road in Suwannee County. At 20.0 feet, The campgrounds at Sandy Point in Suwannee County begin to flood. Water floods the parking area on the east side of Sandy Point. At 22.0 feet, Water reaches the top of the bank and boat ramp at Ellie Ray's Resort at the end of NW 110th Street in Gilchrist County. At 25.0 feet, Water floods the backyards of homes off River Run Road in Suwannee County. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 19.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight and continue rising to 23.0 feet Tuesday, April 23. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 10:50AM EDT until April 21 at 5:45AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Withlacoochee River near Pinetta (CR 150) affecting Hamilton and Madison Counties. For the Withlacoochee River...including Pinetta (CR 150)...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Withlacoochee River near Pinetta (CR 150). * WHEN...Until early Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 78.0 feet, In Hamilton County, portions of NW 36th Terrace begin to flood south of NW 36th Way. Flooding begins to surround more homes at the end of NW 36th Terrace. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 77.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 AM EDT Tuesday was 77.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 78.4 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday afternoon. - Flood stage is 73.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 78.1 feet on 02/19/1995. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 10:45AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St. Marks River near Newport On Old Magnolia Rd affecting Wakulla and Leon Counties. For the St. Marks River...including Newport On Old Magnolia Rd... Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St. Marks River near Newport On Old Magnolia Rd. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Several structures on Old Magnolia Road are surrounded by water up to 1 foot deep in Wakulla County. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 9.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM EDT Tuesday was 9.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 8.0 feet Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.4 feet on 04/04/2016. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 10:44AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Ochlockonee River near Havana (US 27) affecting Leon and Gadsden Counties. For the Ochlockonee River...including Havana (US 27)...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ochlockonee River near Havana (US 27). * WHEN...Until Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 28.0 feet, Water spreads out across the flood plain on both banks of the river further inundating wooded areas. The boat ramp at Iron Bridge Road (CR-153) in Gadsden County is flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 27.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 AM EDT Tuesday was 28.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Thursday evening and continue falling to 24.3 feet Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 26.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 27.8 feet on 04/17/1933. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 10:43AM EDT until April 18 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Ochlockonee River near Concord (CR 12) affecting Leon and Gadsden Counties. For the Ochlockonee River...including Concord (CR 12)...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ochlockonee River near Concord (CR 12). * WHEN...Until Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 36.0 feet, Primary access to homes along county highway 12 on the east bank of the river in Leon County may become restricted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 37.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM EDT Tuesday was 39.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Thursday morning and continue falling to 33.8 feet Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 36.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 37.9 feet on 12/19/2018. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 10:41AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Aucilla River at Lamont (US 27) affecting Jefferson, Madison and Taylor Counties. For the Aucilla River...including Lamont (US 27)...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Aucilla River at Lamont (US 27). * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 56.0 feet, A few houses near US Highway 27 will flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 55.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM EDT Tuesday was 55.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 55.8 feet this afternoon. - Flood stage is 53.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 56.1 feet on 02/03/1991. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 2:34AM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Walton and Bay County Beaches. * WHEN...From 10 AM CDT this morning through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.