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Hurricane Local Statement
Tropical Storm Helene Local Statement Advisory Number 6
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Tropical Storm Helene Local Statement Advisory Number 6
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL AL092024
522 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024 /422 PM CDT Tue Sep 24 2024/
This product covers eastern Florida panhandle, Florida Big Bend, southeastern Alabama and southwestern Georgia
**HELENE FORECAST TO MAKE LANDFALL AS A MAJOR HURRICANE ALONG THE FLORIDA BIG BEND ON THURSDAY.**
NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- The Hurricane Watch has been upgraded to a Hurricane Warning
and the Storm Surge Watch has been upgraded to a Storm Surge
Warning for Coastal Dixie, Coastal Franklin, Coastal Jefferson,
Coastal Taylor, Coastal Wakulla, and Inland Dixie
- The Hurricane Watch has been upgraded to a Hurricane Warning
and a Storm Surge Warning have been issued for Inland Jefferson
and Inland Wakulla
- The Hurricane Watch has been upgraded to a Hurricane Warning
for Gadsden, Inland Franklin, Inland Taylor, Lafayette, Leon,
Liberty, and Madison
- The Tropical Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Hurricane
Warning for Coastal Gulf and Inland Gulf
- The Tropical Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Tropical Storm
Warning for Calhoun, Coastal Bay, and Inland Bay
- A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Jackson
- A Hurricane Watch has been issued for Berrien, Brooks,
Colquitt, Cook, Decatur, Grady, Lanier, Lowndes, Mitchell, and
Thomas
- A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Baker, Ben Hill,
Calhoun, Clay, Dougherty, Early, Henry, Houston, Irwin, Lee,
Miller, Quitman, Randolph, Seminole, Terrell, Tift, Turner, and
Worth
* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Storm Surge Warning and Hurricane Warning are in effect for
Coastal Dixie, Coastal Franklin, Coastal Jefferson, Coastal
Taylor, Coastal Wakulla, Inland Dixie, Inland Jefferson, and
Inland Wakulla
- A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Coastal Gulf, Gadsden,
Inland Franklin, Inland Gulf, Inland Taylor, Lafayette, Leon,
Liberty, and Madison
- A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Calhoun, Coastal Bay,
Inland Bay, and Jackson
- A Hurricane Watch is in effect for Berrien, Brooks, Colquitt,
Cook, Decatur, Grady, Lanier, Lowndes, Mitchell, and Thomas
- A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Baker, Ben Hill,
Calhoun, Clay, Dougherty, Early, Henry, Houston, Irwin, Lee,
Miller, Quitman, Randolph, Seminole, Terrell, Tift, Turner, and
Worth
* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 720 miles south of Panama City or about 690 miles south
of Apalachicola
- 19.7N 84.7W
- Storm Intensity 50 mph
- Movement West-northwest or 300 degrees at 12 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW
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...HURRICANE WARNINGS ARE NOW IN EFFECT FOR MOST OF THE FLORIDA BIG
BEND...
...HURRICANE WATCHES ARE NOW IN EFFECT FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHERN GEORGIA...
At 5PM EDT, Tropical Storm Helene is gradually strengthening as it
moves through the northwestern Caribbean Sea. It is forecast to
gradually strengthen throughout the night as it heads for the Yucatan
Channel. From there, it heads northeast through the eastern Gulf of
Mexico while rapidly strengthening into a Major Hurricane ahead of
landfall as a Major Hurricane along the northeast Gulf Coast late
Thursday into early Friday.
Confidence is increasing for potentially significant impacts across
our region including high winds, significant and life-threatening
storm surge in Apalachee Bay, flash flooding from heavy rainfall, and
a few tornadoes. Conditions could begin to deteriorate as early as
Wednesday night, so preparations should be completed by sunset
Wednesday evening.
Wind Threat: It is increasingly likely that a major hurricane will
make landfall somewhere along the FL Big Bend coast on Thursday. While
exact impacts will be heavily dependent on the eventual track, expect
catastrophic wind damage near the eventual landfall point and inland
along the track. Widespread power outages, damage to critical
infrastructure, widespread inaccessibility due to road blockages, and
damage to structures will all be possible. Some areas may experience
power outages for a week or more. Further away from the center,
significant wind damage and power outages will also be possible.
Surge Threat: Significant and life-threatening storm surge is forecast
for Apalachee Bay. Not only is this forecast to be a major hurricane
at landfall, but it is forecast to be a large hurricane as well. Storm
surge may begin to arrive as early as late Wednesday night ahead of
the winds. This forecast, if realized, is a nightmare surge scenario
for Apalachee Bay. Please please please take any evacuation orders
seriously.
Flooding Rain Threat: Widespread heavy rainfall is forecast with this
system and may lead to both flash flooding and riverine flooding.
Heavy rainfall is possible ahead of Helene Wednesday, perhaps
enhancing the overall flooding threat on Thursday as Helene moves
through the area. Even though the hurricane is forecast to be moving
quickly, very high rainfall rates and already saturated soils in some
places will still combine for a serious flood risk across the region.
Be prepared for flash flooding and quickly rising rivers and streams.
A Flood Watch is in effect for the entire area.
Tornadoes: While not the highest threat with this system, a few
tornadoes will be possible along and east of the eventual track.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Protect against life-threatening wind having possible devastating
impacts across the Florida Big Bend. Potential impacts in
this area include:
- Structural damage to sturdy buildings, some with complete roof
and wall failures. Complete destruction of mobile homes. Damage
greatly accentuated by large airborne projectiles. Locations
may be uninhabitable for weeks or months.
- Numerous large trees snapped or uprooted along with fences and
roadway signs blown over.
- Many roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban
or heavily wooded places. Many bridges, causeways, and access
routes impassable.
- Widespread power and communications outages.
Also, prepare for life-threatening wind having possible limited to
extensive impacts across the Florida Panhandle, Southeast Alabama, and
Southwest Georgia.
* SURGE:
Prepare for life-threatening surge having possible catastrophic impacts
across the coastal Florida Big Bend. Potential impacts in this area
include:
- Widespread deep inundation, with storm surge flooding greatly
accentuated by powerful battering waves. Structural damage to
buildings, with many washing away. Damage greatly compounded
from considerable floating debris. Locations may be
uninhabitable for an extended period.
- Near-shore escape routes and secondary roads washed out or
severely flooded. Flood control systems and barriers may become
stressed.
- Extreme beach erosion. New shoreline cuts possible.
- Massive damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers.
Numerous small craft broken away from moorings with many lifted
onshore and stranded.
Elsewhere across eastern Florida panhandle,
southeastern Alabama and southern Georgia, little to no impact is
anticipated.
* FLOODING RAIN:
Prepare for life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible
extensive impacts across the Florida Big Bend, Southwest Georgia, and Southeast Alabama.
Potential impacts include:
- Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues.
- Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in
multiple places. Small streams, creeks, and ditches may become
dangerous rivers. Flood control systems and barriers may become
stressed.
- Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple
communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed
away. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes.
Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water with
underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous.
Many road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out.
Prepare for dangerous rainfall flooding having possible significant
impacts elsewhere across the region.
* TORNADOES:
Prepare for a tornado event having possible limited impacts across the
eastern Florida Big Bend and south central Georgia. Potential impacts
include:
- The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution
of emergency plans during tropical events.
- A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power
and communications disruptions.
- Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys
toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned,
large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees
knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and small boats
pulled from moorings.
Elsewhere across eastern Florida panhandle, Florida Big Bend,
southeastern Alabama and southwestern Georgia, little to no impact is
anticipated.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Follow the advice of local officials
* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to complete all preparations to protect life and
property in accordance with your emergency plan. Ensure you are in a
safe location before the onset of strong winds or possible flooding.
If you are relocating to safe shelter, leave as early as possible.
Allow extra time to reach your destination. Many roads and bridges
will be closed once strong winds arrive. Check the latest weather
forecast before departing and drive with caution.
If heading to a community shelter, become familiar with the shelter
rules before arrival, especially if you have special needs or have
pets. Take essential items with you from your Emergency Supplies Kit.
Failure to adequately shelter may result in serious injury or loss of
life. Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with any
orders that are issued. Remember, during the storm 9 1 1 Emergency
Services may not be able to immediately respond if conditions are
unsafe. This should be a big factor in your decision making.
Keep cell phones well charged. Cell phone chargers for automobiles
can be helpful, but be aware of your risk for deadly carbon monoxide
poisoning if your car is left idling in a garage or other poorly
ventilated area.
If you are a visitor, be sure to know the name of the city in which
you are staying and the name of the county in which it resides.
Listen for these locations in local news updates. Pay attention for
instructions from local authorities.
Storm surge is the leading killer associated with tropical storms and
hurricanes! Make sure you are in a safe area away from the surge
zone. Even if you are not in a surge-prone area, you could find
yourself cutoff by flood waters during and after the storm. Heed
evacuation orders issued by the local authorities.
Rapidly rising flood waters are deadly. If you are in a flood-prone
area, consider moving to higher ground. Never drive through a flooded
roadway. Remember, turn around don`t drown!
If a Tornado Warning is issued for your area, be ready to shelter
quickly, preferably away from windows and in an interior room not
prone to flooding. If driving, scan the roadside for quick shelter
options.
If in a place that is vulnerable to high wind, such as near large
trees, a manufactured home, upper floors of a high-rise building, or
on a boat, consider moving to a safer shelter before the onset of
strong winds or flooding.
Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outlets
for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes
to the forecast. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather
warnings.
* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org
NEXT UPDATE
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Tallahassee FL around 11:30pm, or sooner if conditions
warrant.
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Tropical Storm Watch
Helene Local Watch/Warning Statement/Advisory Number 6
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL AL092024
507 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024
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Dougherty-
507 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024
...TROPICAL STORM WATCH IN EFFECT...
A Tropical Storm Watch means tropical storm-force winds are possible
somewhere within this area within the next 48 hours
* LOCATIONS AFFECTED
- Albany
* WIND
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind
- Peak Wind Forecast: 25-35 mph with gusts to 45 mph
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 58
to 73 mph
- The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
- PLAN: Plan for dangerous wind of equivalent strong tropical
storm force.
- PREPARE: Efforts to protect life and property should now be
underway. Prepare for significant wind damage.
- ACT: Act now to complete preparations before the wind
becomes hazardous.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant
- Some damage to roofing and siding materials, along with
damage to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. A few
buildings experiencing window, door, and garage door
failures. Mobile homes damaged, especially if unanchored.
Unsecured lightweight objects become dangerous projectiles.
- Several large trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater
numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Several
fences and roadway signs blown over.
- Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within
urban or heavily wooded places. A few bridges, causeways,
and access routes impassable.
- Scattered power and communications outages, but more
prevalent in areas with above ground lines.
* FLOODING RAIN
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect
- Peak Rainfall Amounts: 3-6 inches, with locally higher
amounts
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for major
flooding rain
- The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from
the previous assessment.
- PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for
major flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues are
likely.
- PREPARE: Strongly consider protective actions, especially
if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding.
- ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take
action will likely result in serious injury or loss of life.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Extensive
- Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and
rescues.
- Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in
multiple places. Small streams, creeks, and ditches may
become dangerous rivers. Flood control systems and barriers
may become stressed.
- Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple
communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or
washed away. Many places where flood waters may cover
escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of
moving water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions
become dangerous. Many road and bridge closures with some
weakened or washed out.
* TORNADO
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:
- Situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for a few
tornadoes
- The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
- PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for a
few tornadoes.
- PREPARE: If your shelter is particularly vulnerable to
tornadoes, prepare to relocate to safe shelter before
hazardous weather arrives.
- ACT: If a tornado warning is issued, be ready to shelter
quickly.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited
- The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the
execution of emergency plans during tropical events.
- A few places may experience tornado damage, along with
power and communications disruptions.
- Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings,
chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or
overturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off,
shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown
off roads, and small boats pulled from moorings.
* FOR MORE INFORMATION:
- Local Weather Conditions and Forecasts: NWS Tallahassee
- https://www.weather.gov/tallahassee
- Information from the Georgia Emergency Management Agency
- https://ready.ga.gov
- Information from Dougherty County Emergency Management
- https://www.facebook.com/DoCoEMA
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Flood Watch
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
246 AM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024
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Coffee-Dale-Henry-Geneva-Houston-North Walton-Central Walton-
Holmes-Washington-Jackson-Inland Bay-Calhoun-Inland Gulf-Inland
Franklin-Gadsden-Leon-Inland Jefferson-Madison-Liberty-Inland
Wakulla-Inland Taylor-Lafayette-Inland Dixie-South Walton-Coastal
Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-Coastal Jefferson-Coastal
Wakulla-Coastal Taylor-Coastal Dixie-Quitman-Clay-Randolph-
Calhoun-Terrell-Dougherty-Lee-Worth-Turner-Tift-Ben Hill-Irwin-
Early-Miller-Baker-Mitchell-Colquitt-Cook-Berrien-Seminole-
Decatur-Grady-Thomas-Brooks-Lowndes-Lanier-
Including the cities of Pine Valley, Bonifay, Overstreet,
Fadette, Cabbage Grove, Gammage, Days Crossroads, Williamsburg,
Fairchild, Cottonwood, Hatcher, Springvale Station, Lakeland,
Malone, Yeomans, Lawrenceville, Freeport, Durham, Sylvester,
Hanover, Branchville, Georgetown, Tallahassee, Moores Crossroads,
Mabson, Dothan, Barneyville, Little Hope, Cross City Airport,
Graceville, Hartford, Seminole State Park, Decatur Co A/P,
Dillon, Iveys Mill, Teeterville, Ocilla, Thomasville, Athena,
Fish Creek, Enterprise Municipal A/P, Ausmac, Quincy Airport,
Clarksville, Hilliardville, Sunsweet, Blue Springs, Dickey,
Boykin, New Hope, Fitzgerald Municipal A/P, Fitzgerald, Isabella,
Drifton, Albany, Riverturn, Valdosta Regional Airport, Blackwell
Field A/P, Holmes County Airport, Perry, Cobb Crossroads,
Buckville, Grooverville, Irwinville, Donaldsonville A/P, Saint
Joe Beach, Cordrays Mill, Jarrott, Dawson Municipal A/P, Quincy,
Coles, Killearn Lakes, Bunker, Abba, Five Points, Mayhaw,
Nashville, Chipley, Camilla, Horseshoe Beach, Metcalf, Shired
Island, Pinetta, Capitola, Buckhorn, Donalsonville, Elpino, Day,
Casa Blanco, Ashton, White City, Red Store Crossroads, Lynn
Haven, Frink, Panama City, Bainbridge, Chaires Crossroads, Pine
Park, Logan Field Municipal A/P, Arlington, Peterson Hill,
Greggs, Mayo, Alma, Sopchoppy, Beachton, Spence Airport,
Hopewell, De Funiak Spring Airport, Headland Municipal A/P,
Lockett Crossing, Palmyra, Bradfordville, Wetumpka,
Chattahoochee, Adams Beach, Nankin, Beamon, Poplar Head,
Apalachicola, Queensland, Bannockburn, Sandestin, Enterprise,
Southport, Beverly, Ricks Place, Sweetwater, Dills, Gordy,
Vicksburg, Graves, Union, Worth, Cherry Lake, Cairo, Howell
Place, Littman, Pelham, Capel, Daleville, Berrien Co A/P, Browns
Crossroads, Morgan Place, Medart, Bellview, Moultrie, Geneva,
Dalkeith, Elmodel Wma, Midway, Scotts Ferry, Youngstown,
Callaway, Simsville, Forrester, Dill, Lovett, Sylvester Airport,
Morgan, Chula, Ganer, Boyd, Crystal Lake, Benevolence, Yellow
Jacket, Hobby, Odena, Beacon Hill, Fort Rucker, Bay City, Battens
Crossroads, Oak Grove, Ashford, Blackwood, Laconte, Babcock,
Dawson, Cluster Springs, Maclay State Gardens, Bagby State Park,
Tilton, Creels, Hawkinstown, Red Rock, Saint Marks, Port St. Joe,
Hardin Heights, Moncrief, Ewell, Turner City, Richter Crossroads,
Abbeville, Monticello, Wewahitchka, Festus, Cooks Hammock, Pasco,
Walker, Magnolia Beach, Moultrie Municipal A/P, Panacea, Santa
Rosa Beach, Fenholloway, Cross City, Headland, Wire Bridge,
Valdosta, Bennett, Leesburg, Chaires, Early Co A/P, Old Town,
Grady Co A/P, Ozark, Pecan, Crossroads, Barker Store, Killearn
Estates, Fort Gadsden, Keyton, Leonia, Screamer, Herod,
Douglasville, Cedar Island, Pleasant Ridge, Dixie, Bucell
Junction, Brooks Co A/P, Hines, Buck Siding, Port Leon, Tifton,
Blountstown, Harding, Bethel, Waterloo, Jones Crossing, Shivers
Mill, Mitchell Co A/P, Westwood, Sneads, Steinham Store,
Suwannee, Jonesboro, Fort Gaines, East Albany, Alpine Heights,
Pretoria, Apalachicola Airport, Bowens Mill, Center Ridge,
Asbury, Jena, Abbeville Municipal A/P, West Bainbridge, Hays
Place, Clarks Mill, Point Washington, Milford, Orange Hill,
Colquitt, Doverel, De Funiak Springs, Empress, Cottle, Davis
Park, Newton, Centerville, Lynn, Madison, Blakely, Wakulla
Springs, Dekle Beach, Cuba, Argyle, Weber, High Bluff, Southwest
Ga Regional A/P, Springvale, Turquoise Beach, Econfina, Hacoda,
Marysville, Geneva Municipal A/P, Santa Clara, Cook Co A/P,
Browntown, Edison, Howard Creek, Adel, Cuthbert, Courthouse,
Hanson, Eucheeanna, Nixon, Cooktown, Cotton, Quitman, Capps,
Hoggard Mill, Marianna, Massee, Honeyville, Carbur, Commissary
Hill, Glendale, Ashburn, Abe Springs, Alfords, Portland, and
Chipley Municipal Airport
246 AM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024 /146 AM CDT Tue Sep 24 2024/
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall due to a tropical
system.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Alabama, including the following
areas, Coffee, Dale, Geneva, Henry and Houston, Florida, including
the following areas, Calhoun, Central Walton, Coastal Bay, Coastal
Dixie, Coastal Franklin, Coastal Gulf, Coastal Jefferson, Coastal
Taylor, Coastal Wakulla, Gadsden, Holmes, Inland Bay, Inland
Dixie, Inland Franklin, Inland Gulf, Inland Jefferson, Inland
Taylor, Inland Wakulla, Jackson, Lafayette, Leon, Liberty,
Madison, North Walton, South Walton and Washington, and Georgia,
including the following areas, Baker, Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks,
Calhoun, Clay, Colquitt, Cook, Decatur, Dougherty, Early, Grady,
Irwin, Lanier, Lee, Lowndes, Miller, Mitchell, Quitman, Randolph,
Seminole, Terrell, Thomas, Tift, Turner and Worth.
* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive rainfall due to a tropical system will likely
result in areas of flash flooding some of which could be locally
considerable across portions of the watch area.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- As Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine approaches the forecast
area later this week, widespread moderate to heavy rain is
expected across southeast Alabama, southwest Georgia, and the
Florida Panhandle and Big Bend. The current forecast calls
for 3 to 6 inches of rain likely across the area with
localized totals as high as 10 inches possible across
portions of the Florida Big Bend. This could lead to some
flash flooding, some of which could be locally considerable.
Antecedent conditions are rather wet along and west of the
Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint (ACF) River system. Farther
east, rainfall has generally been near or below normal. Given
the saturated soils over the western areas, these areas may
be more susceptible to flash flooding. Urban and poor
drainage areas would also be susceptible.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
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WD