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The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in AlabamaFlorida Blackwater River Near Baker affecting Covington, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Escambia Counties. For the Blackwater Riverincluding Upper Blackwater River, Baker Minor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Blackwater River near Baker.
When: From this afternoon to Sunday evening.
Impacts: At 14.5 feet, flooding of Cotton Ridge Park in Baker begins.
Additional Details: - At 9:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 9.3 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 14.1 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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. 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.