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Rivers Swell: Flood Warnings Grip Escambia, Santa Rosa
19 Jun
Summary
- Flood warnings remain active for multiple rivers in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
- Escambia River near Century is expected to crest at 19.5 feet by Sunday morning.
- Yellow River at Milligan is predicted to exceed flood stage by early Monday afternoon.
Despite a lull in rainfall, flood warnings persist for numerous rivers across Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. The National Weather Service has issued alerts that will continue through the weekend and into early next week for several key waterways.
The Escambia River near Century is currently at 12.3 feet and is forecast to exceed flood stage this afternoon, reaching a crest of 19.5 feet by Sunday morning. Nearby, the Blackwater River near Baker is also under a flood warning, with expected crests of 14.1 feet Saturday afternoon through early Sunday.
Further east, Big Coldwater Creek near Milton is anticipated to reach a crest of 10 feet on Saturday. The Yellow River at Milligan, affecting both Florida and Alabama, has a flood warning extending from late Saturday night to late Monday night. It is expected to surpass flood stage early Monday afternoon, cresting at 12.3 feet Monday evening before falling below flood stage early Tuesday.
Additionally, Big Escambia Creek at Flomaton is under a flood warning from Friday evening to Saturday evening. While localized rain chances exist in the Pensacola area, the primary concern remains the elevated river levels and their potential impact.
