Flood warning issued for Tallahassee area ahead of Hurricane Helene

A flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Tallahassee at 11:08 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26. That includes the following counties: Gadsden and Leon.

The NWS warns: “Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 5:15 a.m. EDT.”

See weather radar for Tallahassee area

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What are meteorologists saying?

At 11:08 a.m., the NWS issued a statement: …The National Weather Service in Tallahassee FL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Florida… Ochlockonee River near Concord (CR 12) affecting Leon and Gadsden Counties.

WHAT: Moderate flooding is forecast.

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