Any news about flooding in the area?

[Paula]

One of our guests just mentioned to me that there's a flood warning in the SoWal area. Do you have any safety tips for me to pass onto our guests? It seems to me that the most dangerous/disruptive areas are near the lakes along 30A - those tend to get flooded at times. We're at the Cottages at Camp Creek, and that doesn't seem to be in a flood zone (only lake is the small one at Camp Creek Golf Course).

 

[Beach Runner]

The main thing is if they see water running over a roadway, they shouldn't try to drive through it. The road could be washed out below it and their vehicle might be washed away. We have the same warning here in GA. We've had 3-5 inches.

http://www.weather.com/weather/toda...59&lwsa=WeatherLocalUndeclared&from=whatwhere

 

[Jill Tanner]

Don't drown, turn around.

 

[Selkie]

Latest from Walton County Sheriff at their FB page - https://www.facebook.com/WaltonCountySheriff

Please be advised of the following road conditions below. Walton County is still under a flash flood warning until 2:15 pm today. Allow extra traveling time and use extreme caution.

1.) CO Hwy 30A West end. Water is over the RD in several different areas of 30A.
2.) Church ST Aprox 1/10 of a mile from US Hwy 98 is washed out. Aprox 8-10 inches of water on Church ST.
3.) Central 8th ST. Flooding
4.) CO Hwy 393 South a couple of areas is under water, but still passable.
5.) Hotz Ave are of the Red Bar has aprox 2 inches of water.
6.) US 98 & 30A East West Bnd outside lane has water standing
7.) Apostle’s Way is under water.
8.) CO Hwy 283 & Logan Lane is flooding


North End
1.) Indian Creek Ranch Rd is still closed.
2.) Mosley Lane/ Bob Sikes is washing.
3.) State Hwy 81 & Willie Ward Rd is under water in several areas. Signs have been put out.
4.) Freeport-Steelfield area.
5.) Freeport-Business 331 is under water in several places. Signs have been put out. Heavy water in the area of Business 331 & Industrial Park RD.
6.) Freeport-Lagrange and US Hwy 331.
7.) Freeport- South Jackson ST on the south side the ditch is flooded and running over.
8.) Freeport-Kylea Laird and Hwy 20 in the turning lane is under water.

 

[Marla Burns]

Latest from Walton County Sheriff's Office:

South Walton Area
1.)CO Hwy 30A West end. Water is over the RD in several different areas of 30A.
2.)Church ST Approx. 1/10 of a mile from US Hwy 98 is washed out. Approx. 8-10 inches of water on Church ST.
3.)Central 8th ST. Flooding
4.)CO Hwy 393 South a couple of areas is under water, but still passable.
5.)Hotz Ave are of the Red Bar has approx. 2 inches of water.
6.)US 98 & 30A East West Bnd outside lane has water standing
7.) Apostle’s Way is under water.
8.)CO Hwy 283 & Logan Lane is flooding
9.)Traffic on US Hwy 98 from CO Hwy 393 to Walmart is at a standstill. Backed up all the way to the Co line.
10.) CO Hwy 30A East of Lakewood is underwater approx. an inch.
11.) Church St at Duffy Land is underwater approx. 6 inch.
12.) 264 S Wall St, the beach access #3. Caller advised the RD has washed away approx. 15x4. The sand is also washing away. Public works has been notified.
13.)Chat Holly & Rhodes Cove has approx. 8 inches of water over the road.
14.) 254 South CO Hwy 393 has flooding in the parking lot of Sandal Beach Town Homes.
15.) New-Wood Beach DR adv water from the wetlands is approx. 15ft from her house.
16.) 140 Montigo Ave…Homeowners advised they are flooded in, advised the road is completely under water. Approx. 2 -3ft of water.
17.) 30A at Summerset Bridge has water standing on the road way.
18.)Quincy Circle on the West side is approx. a foot under water.
19.) West Bnd lane on US Hwy 98 in the area of Forestry has standing water.
20.)195 Pelayo Rd caller advised there is heavy flooding.
21.)CLOSE TO 1703 E POINT WASHINGTON RD - CREEK IS OVER THE ROAD - CLOSE TO DICK SALTSMAN RD
22.)254 S Co Hwy 393 (Sandal Beach Town Homes) still unreachable due to water up the first steps of condos. Also, per beach unit, need a truck to get in.
23.)MOLL DR AND NEARLY THE WHOLE PARKING LOT OF ST RITA’S CHURCH IS UNDERWATER.

 

[Kurt]

National Weather service in Tallahassee has extended the flash flood watch until Friday 1145 7/5/2013. Time was extended due to the heavy rainfall.
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TALLAHASSEE HAS ISSUED A

* FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR...
CENTRAL BAY COUNTY IN THE PANHANDLE OF FLORIDA...THIS INCLUDES THE CITY OF PANAMA CITY BEACH...
HOLMES COUNTY IN THE PANHANDLE OF FLORIDA...THIS INCLUDES THE CITY OF BONIFAY...
WALTON COUNTY IN THE PANHANDLE OF FLORIDA...THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF...SANTA ROSA BEACH...DE FUNIAK SPRINGS...
WASHINGTON COUNTY IN THE PANHANDLE OF FLORIDA...THIS INCLUDES THE CITY OF VERNON...

* UNTIL 1145 AM CDT

* AT 540 AM CDT...THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS DETECTED AN AREA
OF HEAVY RAIN MOVING BACK ACROSS THE WARNED AREA. THIS AREA SAW
EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF RAINFALL ON WEDNESDAY AND IS STILL
EXPERIENCING SOME ONGOING FLOODING. ANY ADDITIONAL HEAVY RAINFALL
WILL WORSEN THE ONGOING FLOODING SITUATION THROUGH AT LEAST THE
MORNING HOURS TODAY.

* LOCATIONS IN THE WARNING INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
WAUSAU...PORTLAND...PONCE DE LEON...MOSSY HEAD..HOLMES COUNTY
AIRPORT...EUCHEEANNA...DE FUNIAK SPRINGS...CARYVILLE...BONIFAY
AND VERNON.

 

[Kurt]

South End of Walton County


1.) CO Hwy 30A West end. Water is over the RD in several different areas of 30A.


2.) Church ST Aprox 1/10 of a mile from US Hwy 98 is washed out. Aprox 8-10 inches of water on Church ST.


3.) Central 8th ST. Flooding


4.) CO Hwy 393 South a couple of areas is under water, but still passable.


5.) Hotz Ave are of the Red Bar has aprox 2 inches of water.


6.) US 98 & 30A East West Bnd outside lane has water standing


7.) Apostle’s Way is under water.


8.) CO Hwy 283 & Logan Lane is flooding


9.) Traffic on US Hwy 98 from CO Hwy 393 to Walmart is at a standstill. Backed up all the way to the Co line.


10.) CO Hwy 30A East of Lakewood is underwater aprox an inch.


11.) Church St at Duffy Land is underwater aprox 6 inch.


12.) 264 S Wall St, the beach access #3. Caller advised the RD has washed away aprox 15x4. The sand is also washing away. Public works has been notified.


13.) Chat Holly & Rhodes Cove has aprox 8 inches of water over the road.


14.) 254 South CO Hwy 393 has flooding in the parking lot of Sandal Beach Town Homes.


15.) New-Wood Beach DR adv water from the wetlands is approx. 15ft from her house.


16.) 140 Montigo Ave…Homeowners advised they are flooded in, advised the road is completely under water. Aprox 2 -3ft of water.


17.) 30A at Summerset Bridge has water standing on the road way.


18.) Quincy Circle on the West side is aprox a foot under water.


19.) West Bnd lane on US Hwy 98 in the area of Forestry has standing water.


20.) 195 Pelayo Rd caller advised there is heavy flooding.


21.) CLOSE TO 1703 E POINT WASHINGTON RD - CREEK IS OVER THE ROAD - CLOSE TO DICK SALTSMAN RD


22.) 254 S Co Hwy 393 (Sandal Beach Town Homes) still unreachable due to water up the first steps of condos. Also, per beach unit, need a truck to get in.


23.) MOLL DR AND NEARLY THE WHOLE PARKING LOT OF ST RITA’S CHURCH IS UNDERWATER.


24.) NEW- 386 ADV MULTIPLE ARES ON FORREST SHORE DR ARE UNDER WATER BUT STILL PASSABLE


25.) NEW -101 PEACHTREE CIR- WATER FLOODING INTO THE HOUSE FROM THE ROADWAY- DIST 5 CONTACTED AND 10.51





North End of Walton County


1.) Indian Creek Ranch Rd is still closed.


2.) Mosley Lane/ Bob Sikes is washing.


3.) State Hwy 81 & Willie Ward Rd is under water in several areas. Signs have been put out.


4.) Freeport-Steelfield area.


5.) Freeport-Business 331 is under water in several places. Signs have been put out. Heavy water in the area of Business 331 & Industrial Park RD. (Water has receded in the area of 331 Business & Industrial Park).


6.) Freeport-Lagrange and US Hwy 331. DOT working on placing signs.


7.) Freeport- South Jackson ST on the south side the ditch is flooded and running over.


8.) Freeport-Kylea Laird and Hwy 20 in the turning lane is under water.


9.) New-Freeport-Joe Dugger is under water, washed out and impassable. Barricades are enroute.


10.) Freeport-Henry Laird Park is under water. City of Freeport has blocked at this time.


11.) Freeport- Water at 4-mile bridge is aprox 2-4 feet away from bridge on State Hwy 20.


12.) Freeport- River Rd is covered in water in several places. 3-4 inches deep, the boat ramp is also flooded.


13.) McKinnon Bridge Road; water is beginning to flow over the road in the area of the double bridges.


14.) Freeport-Bunker Rd / Steelfield Road: Water over road in numerous location ; road is impassable at this time; signs have been put in place.


15.) Four Mile Rd/ East Bay Loop. The lift pump light was on. Water was coming out of the sanitary sewer man hole onto the road, aprox 100 yards from East Bay Loop. City of Freeport has been notified.


16.) Freeport-CO Hwy 3280 & US Hwy 331 water is over the road way.


17.) Freeport - 3280 AND OLD JOLLY BAY IS UNDERWATER AND APPRX A COUPLE FEET DEEP ON TOP OF 3280 AT THE NORTH SIDE OF THE INTERSECTION


18.) Freeport – THERE IS NO WATER ON THE RD ON HWY 20 FROM HWY 20 TO THE 331 BRIDGE


19.) New-Ponce De Leon –Crooked Creek Rd is closed at the bridge.


20.) State Hwy 83 (in front of fairgrounds) is temporarily shut down until Century Link can remove the down power line in the rd.


21.) THE BRIDGE @ E INDIAN CREEK RANCH RD IS STILL UNDER WATER


22.) Freeport – Black Creek Blvd – water on the roadway, almost across the road in some places.


23.) Freeport – Co Hwy 3280 & Faulkner – water over the road.


24.) Freeport - Co Hwy 3280 & ½ mile west of Smokehouse Lake Rd – water over the road.


25.) NEW- 337 1700 BLOCK OF BLACK CREEK BLVD NEAR DOWLE GAS ON SOUTH SIDE ROADWAY COVERED


26.) NEW -329 ADV HAVE 3-4" W OF 83 ON 192

 

[Paula]

Wow... Thanks all for the information. Best, Paula