WALTON, FL; Washington, FL — ...The Flood Warning continues 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 Wednesday 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 Choctawhatch
Flooding in Walton, FL; Washington, FL can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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