Headline:
Flood Watch issued October 9 at 2:37AM EDT until October 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 8, 2026 - 11:37pm
Expires:
October 9, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Big Bend Florida, including the following
areas, Coastal Taylor, Inland Taylor and Madison and south central
Georgia, including the following areas, Ben Hill, Brooks, Cook,
Irwin, Tift and Turner.
* WHEN...From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Hurricane Isaias is expected to bring bands of heavy rainfall to
the area. Widespread totals of 4 to 8 inches are expected with
localized amounts of 10 to 15 inches. Given saturated soils from
recent heavy rainfall, flash flooding is expected. Considerable
flash flooding is possible where bands of heavy rain move
repeatedly over the same area.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Madison; Inland Taylor; Coastal Taylor; Turner; Tift; Ben Hill; Irwin; Cook; Brooks
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov