Photos: Flooding In Brewton
December 16, 2009
Brewton was not spared from the flooding that impacted Escambia County on Tuesday. These photos, courtesy of The Hourglass, show the rising flood waters. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
UPDATED: Area Road Closures
December 16, 2009
Here is the latest on the roads in and around the North Escambia area:
Escambia County (Fla.)
- Fannie Road
- Occie Phillips between Pineville and Highway 97-A
- Arthur Brown Road between Pineville and Highway 97-A
- Barrineau Park Road between Highway 99 and the Alabama State line.
Highway 31 and Highway 21 are both open in Atmore. Highway 97 is open in Florida. Highway 31 is open but detoured around Flomaton High School. Highway 29 is open in Flomaton. Highway 4 between Century and Jay is open. Highway 31 in Brewton is now open.Drivers in both states are urged to excercise extreme caution this morning, and remember…turn around, don’t drown…never drive through water covering the roadway.
Basketball: Tate’s First Loss; Jay Christmas Tourney
December 16, 2009
Tate suffered their first loss of the season Tuesday against Pine Forest, and Jay’s boys and girls came up short in the Jay Christmas Tournament.
BOYS BASKETBALL
Crestview 56, Jay 35
Crestview defeated the Jay Royals Tuesday in the finals of the Jay Christmas Tournament.
Jay — Dee Walker 3, Luke Rowell 1, Hunter Boutwell 19, Dugg Fischer 1, Conner Weekes 2, Tyler Prescott 8, Todd Laney 2, Steven Jones 1.
Crestview 10 15 17 14-56 Jay 7 9 9 10-35
Pine Forest 67, Tate 44
Tate — Richburg 2, Colsten 7, Jones 7, Harrison 2, Taylor 2, Walden 2, Brown 11, Anderson 4, Buttitta 5, Ricardson 2.
Tate 11 12 6 15-44 Pine Forest 8 24 18 17-67
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Pine Forest 63, Tate 30
Tate — Amanda Reed 1, Meagan Briske 4, Marina Cobbs 3, Chelsea Hall 6, Cecilie Olsen 2, Ashlee Thompson 2, Courtney Brown 9, Ali O’Brian 3.
Tate 9 8 7 6-30 Pine Forest 17 21 11 14-63
Central 49, Jay 40
Jay — Jennings 16, Hammoc 2, Hendricks 3, Mulford 8, Thomas 2, Steadham 9.
Central 11 9 15 14-49 Jay 7 5 16 12-40
Send Us Your Flooding Photos
December 15, 2009
If you have photos of flooding in North Escambia, north Santa Rosa or Escambia County, Ala., (including Atmore and Flomaton) send them to us.
Email your photos to news@northescambia.com
Please include a description of the photo, including where it was taken and your name.
Editor’s note: Do not drive or walk through water covering a roadway or otherwise place yourself or your property in danger to take a photo. Do not cross any barricade.
Byrnevillle Christmas Program Rescheduled
December 15, 2009
The Byrneville Elementary School Christmas Program for grades 3-5 that was scheduled for Tuesday night has been rescheduled for Saturday, January 9 at 7 p.m. at Northview High School.
Curfew In Flomaton: No One On The Streets After 6 p.m.
December 15, 2009
A curfew will be in effect beginning at 6:00 tonight in Flomaton.
According to the Flomaton Police Department, no one is to be on the roads in Flomaton after 6:00 p.m unless it is official business.
“We realize that you would love to be out a sight see but you could be putting yourself and other rescue workers in jeopardy. Right now we do not know what shape all of the roads are in and what damage has been done due to the water,” Mary Hasting of the Flomaton Police Department said.
Photo Gallery: Flomaton Flooding
December 15, 2009
With a level five feet over flood stage, Big Escambia Creek flooded several parts of Flomaton Tuesday, bringing the town to a virtual standstill.
Emergency workers were forced to rescue about two dozen people — including nine in one family – from homes and vehicles. The main intersection of Highway 31 and Highway 29 was closed Tuesday morning. Rising flood waters flooded several homes in the area behind Hardee’s and across the street from Flomaton High School.
All traffic from Century into Flomaton was stopped. Coupled with the other flooded roads around the area, Flomaton was a near ghost town Tuesday morning.
For a NorthEscambia.com a photo gallery of the flooding around Flomaton, click here.
Leroy Williams
December 15, 2009
Mr. Leroy Williams, 72, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2009 at a local hospital.
Mr. Williams was a native of Uriah, AL, a former resident of Little River, AL, and a resident of Atmore, AL for the past 2 years.
Survivors Include: two Brothers, Joe E. Williams of Atmore, AL, and Dan Williams of Uriah, AL; and a Sister, Alice L. Williams of Atmore, AL.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 19, 2009 at 10:00 A.M. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Elder Mack Salter, II officiating.
Burial will follow at Little River Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Saturday, December 19, 2009 from 9:00 A.M. until funeral time at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home
Boil Water Notice Issued In Atmore
December 15, 2009
The Utilities Board of the City of Atmore has issued the following precautionary boil water notice for residents living on Sardis Church Road, Moye Drive, Little George Road, Howard Page, Vine and any others in this area who are without water. A water main break has occurred on Sardis Church Road.
As a precaution, the Utilities Board advise that all water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth or washing dishes be boiled. A rolling boil of one minute is sufficient. As an alternative, bottled water may be used.
This “precautionary boil water notice” will remain in effect until the problem has been corrected and a bacteriological survey shows that the water is safe to drink.
What to do during a precautionary boil water notice (PBWN)
- When a PBWN is issued, a rolling boil for a period of one minute is sufficient to render water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, or washing dishes microbiologically safe, free of bacteria, viruses, and protozoa.
- Tap water can be disinfected by adding 8 drops of unscented household bleach (4-6% active ingredients) to each gallon of water, then mixing the water and allowing it to stand for a minimum period of 30 minutes.
- Note: cloudy water requires 16 drops of bleach and a 30 minute contact time. Also, other approved chemical disinfectants are available at stores that sell camping and hiking supplies. If you have any questions, you may call the Utilities Board office at 251-368-2207.
BREAKING NEWS: Part Of Century, McDavid, Molino May Flood; Take Action Now
December 15, 2009
The latest forecast for the Escambia River calls for it to possibly flood portions of Century, McDavid and Molino.
The river was at 19 feet Tuesday morning. The river will continue to rise to near 24 feet by early Thursday morning.
“Some flooding of homes may occur. Residents living near and along the river should begin making preparations for their homes, personal property and families,” said Sonya Daniel. Escambia County spokesperson.
NorthEscambia.com will continue to keep you updated on this developing situation.