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Flash Flood Warning Extended
August 17, 2009
The National Weather Service in Mobile has extended flash flood warning until 1:45 this afternoon for the eastern part of Escambia County and all of Santa Rosa County. Two to three inches of rain per hour are falling in portions of the area.
Heavy rains have been falling all morning over parts of southeast Alabama and northwest Florida as the remnants of Tropical Depression Ana continue to move inland.
Locations in the warned area include Molino, McDavid, Jay, Barrineau Park, Cantonment, Beulah, Gozalez, Ferry Pass, Ensley and Cottage Hill.
Precautionary/preparedness actions…
There is a high risk of rainfall rates of 2 to 3 inches per hour in the warned area. Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small creeks and streams, highways and underpasses.
Additionally, country roads and farmlands along the banks of creeks, streams and other low lying areas are subject to flooding. Most flood deaths occur in automobiles. Never drive a vehicle into water covered roadways. Only a few inches of flowing water can sweep a vehicle off the road. Turn around — don’t drown.
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Rain, Rain, please come our way !!!