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Flood Warning issued September 28 at 11:42AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Apalachicola River near Blountstown affecting Gulf, Franklin, Calhoun and Liberty Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Apalachicola River near Blountstown. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding will occur on many roads including Byrd Parker Road, Warmouth Drive, Gaskin Park, the end of Lake Grove Road, Elm Street on Red Bull Island, and Lower Landing on Howards Creek in Gulf County. The 22.0 ft level at Blountstown may at times not be representative of river levels in the these areas due to tidal effects, winds, or local rainfall and should be used with caution. In Liberty County, a home on River Road downstream of the Bristol Boat Ramp begins to flood on the lower level. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:15 AM EDT Saturday /10:15 AM CDT Saturday/ the stage was 18.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:15 AM EDT Saturday /10:15 AM CDT Saturday/ was 18.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.4 feet early Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.4 feet on 04/12/2014. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 545 AM EDT /445 AM CDT/.