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The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama Florida Blackwater River Near Baker affecting Covington, Okaloosa, Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties. For the Blackwater Riverincluding Upper Blackwater River, Baker Minor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Blackwater River near Baker.
When: Until Monday evening.
Impacts: At 14.5 feet, flooding of Cotton Ridge Park in Baker begins.
Additional Details: - At 9:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 13.6 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 4.3 feet Friday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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.