…The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in
Alabama…Florida…
Escambia River Near Century affecting Escambia County.
For the Escambia River…including Century…Minor flooding is
forecast.
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.
* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE…Escambia River near Century.
* WHEN…Until Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS…At 13.0 feet, minor overflow of lowlands in the area.
At 17.0 feet, considerable flooding of lowlands.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 17.3 feet.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 17.5 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Saturday afternoon and continue falling to 15.0 feet
Monday evening.
– Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood