Active AlertsCovington

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in AlabamaFlorida Blackwater River Near Baker affecting Okaloosa, Covington, Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties. For the Blackwater Riverincluding Baker, Upper Blackwater River Minor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Blackwater River near Baker.
When: From late tonight to late Sunday night.
Impacts: At 11.0 feet, Minor flooding of secondary roads and lowlands from the Highway 4 Bridge downstream. At 14.5 feet, Flooding of Cotton Bridge Park in Baker begins. At 16.0 feet, Some residential flooding occurs downstream from the Highway 4 bridge. At 9.5 feet, Kennedy and Peaden Bridges are flooded upstream of Highway 4 bridge.
Additional Details: - At 8:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 1.3 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 15.6 feet early Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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.