Alertes en vigueurMiramar Beach, FL

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20) affecting Washington and Walton Counties.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Choctawhatchee River near Bruce (SR 20).
When: From this morning to early Monday morning.
Impacts: At 14.0 feet, Big Cedar, Cowford, and Choctawhatchee River Roads begin to flood in Walton County. Flood waters impact storage areas underneath homes on the west banks of the Choctawhatchee River. Low areas along Strickland Road in Washington County become subject to flooding.
Additional Details: - At 8 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was estimated to be around 14.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning to a crest of 14.8 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 14.8 feet on 03/11/1934. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1000 PM CDT.