West Panama City Beach Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards West Panama City Beach.

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Flood Warning issued November 20 at 9:30AM EST until November 21 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

...The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin FL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Florida... Withlacoochee At US 41 Dunnellon affecting Levy and Citrus Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Withlacoochee at US 41 Dunnellon. * WHEN...From this morning to early tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 29.0 feet, Docks and boat ramps flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 29.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 29.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM EST Wednesday was 29.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow morning and continue falling to 28.9 feet Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 29.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 29.0 feet on 10/02/1979. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued November 20 at 9:30AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Withlacoochee At SR 200 Holder affecting Citrus County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Withlacoochee at SR 200 Holder. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Arrowhead subdivision floods with water in homes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 9.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM EST Wednesday was 9.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 8.8 feet Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.2 feet on 10/04/1964. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued November 20 at 8:39AM EST by NWS Melbourne FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Astor affecting Volusia and Lake Counties. .River levels on the St Johns near Astor are forecast to hover around 3 feet as winds behind a passing cold front become north to northwesterly. The river is then forecast to resume a slow decline later in the weekend as winds become lighter. Residents and interests along the Saint Johns River should continue to expect prolonged flood impacts. For the St. Johns River...including Astor...Moderate flooding is forecast. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1045 PM EST. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St Johns River near Astor. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 3.0 feet, Water approaches or may enter lowest homes on or near Wildhog Road and nearby canals. Flooding reaches the parking lot of the Juno Trail Apartments. Flooding on portions of Alligator Road and Holiday Road. Lowest lying yards along Blue Creek are flooded. Roads at Astor Landing Campground and Lake Dexter Boat Ramp begin to flood. Water enters lower homes closest to the river on McPherson Lane. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 2.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 AM EST Wednesday was 3.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain near to just below 3.0 feet through this weekend. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Rip Current Statement issued November 20 at 6:11AM CST until November 20 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Mobile AL

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Coastal Flood Statement issued November 20 at 7:07AM EST until November 20 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

* WHAT...Isolated minor coastal flooding. * WHERE...Coastal Levy, Coastal Citrus, Coastal Hernando and Coastal Pasco Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property.

Coastal Flood Statement issued November 20 at 7:07AM EST until November 20 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Pinellas, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, Coastal Sarasota, Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Statement, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 1 PM EST this afternoon through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Rip Current Statement issued November 20 at 7:07AM EST until November 21 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Pinellas, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, Coastal Sarasota, Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Statement, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 1 PM EST this afternoon through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Rip Current Statement issued November 20 at 5:34AM EST until November 21 at 3:00AM EST by NWS Melbourne FL

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rough surf and rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Coastal Flood Statement issued November 20 at 4:27AM EST until November 20 at 5:00PM EST by NWS Key West FL

* WHAT...Minor saltwater flooding. * WHERE...The Florida Keys. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Minor saltwater flooding of low elevation streets and lots is likely. Some storm drains will overflow, and some seawalls and docks will be overtopped. Boaters can expect less clearance under fixed bridges. Motorists should remember that persistent puddles around the times of high tide are almost certain to contain a mix of saltwater. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

Rip Current Statement issued November 20 at 3:38AM EST until November 21 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Miami FL

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Collier County. * WHEN...From 1 PM EST this afternoon through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 19 at 3:48PM EST until November 20 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Coastal Franklin County. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Water levels will rise to 2 to 2.5 feet above normally dry ground along the immediate coast around the time of high tide late this evening and again before sunrise on Wednesday. This will lead to flooding of vulnerable areas along Water Street in Apalachicola as well as overwash and flooding of roadways on Alligator Point. Isolated road closures are expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 19 at 3:48PM EST until November 20 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Coastal Jefferson, Coastal Wakulla, * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Water levels will rise to 2.5 to 3 feet above normally dry ground along the immediately coast around the time of high tide this evening and again before sunrise on Wednesday morning. These water levels will lead to road flooding in Mashes Sands Beach, Panacea, Spring Creek, Shell Point, and St Marks. A couple of structures not elevated may also be affected if water levels approach the 3 foot level.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 19 at 3:48PM EST until November 20 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Coastal Gulf Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Water levels are expected to rise to 2 feet above normally dry ground along the immediate coast around the time of high tide this evening. This will lead to the flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 19 at 3:48PM EST until November 20 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Coastal Taylor and Coastal Dixie Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Water levels will rise to 2 to 2.5 feet above normally dry ground along the immediate coast around the time of high tide late this evening and again prior to daybreak on Wednesday. This will lead to flooding of water out of the canals in Suwannee and Horseshoe Beach, affecting low lying roadways. Similar flooding is expected in Keaton Beach and Steinhatchee, where beach access roads and boat ramps will flood. Expect isolated road closures expected.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 19 at 3:48PM EST until November 20 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...South Walton and Coastal Bay Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 9 AM CST Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Around the time of high tide this evening, water levels up to 2 feet above normally dry ground along the immediate coast are expected. This will lead to flooding of lots, parks, and roads along the waterfront with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Rip Current Statement issued November 19 at 3:48PM EST until November 22 at 3:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...South Walton and Coastal Bay Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 9 AM CST Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Around the time of high tide this evening, water levels up to 2 feet above normally dry ground along the immediate coast are expected. This will lead to flooding of lots, parks, and roads along the waterfront with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Rip Current Statement issued November 19 at 3:48PM EST until November 22 at 3:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Coastal Gulf Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Water levels are expected to rise to 2 feet above normally dry ground along the immediate coast around the time of high tide this evening. This will lead to the flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Rip Current Statement issued November 19 at 3:48PM EST until November 22 at 3:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Coastal Franklin County. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Water levels will rise to 2 to 2.5 feet above normally dry ground along the immediate coast around the time of high tide late this evening and again before sunrise on Wednesday. This will lead to flooding of vulnerable areas along Water Street in Apalachicola as well as overwash and flooding of roadways on Alligator Point. Isolated road closures are expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.