Wetter-Warnungen, Calhoun County Sheriff's Office

Flood Warning issued May 21 at 8:24PM CDT until May 23 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Tallahassee FL ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida... Apalachicola River near Blountstown affecting Franklin, Liberty, Calhoun and Gulf Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Apalachicola River near Blountstown. * WHEN...From late tonight to early Thursday 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 CDT Tuesday /9:15 PM EDT Tuesday/ the stage was 16.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 17.1 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - 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 Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Wednesday afternoon at 230 PM CDT /330 PM EDT/.