Curfew In Flomaton: No One On The Streets After 6 p.m.
December 15, 2009
A curfew will be in effect beginning at 6:00 tonight in Flomaton.
According to the Flomaton Police Department, no one is to be on the roads in Flomaton after 6:00 p.m unless it is official business.
“We realize that you would love to be out a sight see but you could be putting yourself and other rescue workers in jeopardy. Right now we do not know what shape all of the roads are in and what damage has been done due to the water,” Mary Hasting of the Flomaton Police Department said.
Boil Water Notice Issued In Atmore
December 15, 2009
The Utilities Board of the City of Atmore has issued the following precautionary boil water notice for residents living on Sardis Church Road, Moye Drive, Little George Road, Howard Page, Vine and any others in this area who are without water. A water main break has occurred on Sardis Church Road.
As a precaution, the Utilities Board advise that all water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth or washing dishes be boiled. A rolling boil of one minute is sufficient. As an alternative, bottled water may be used.
This “precautionary boil water notice” will remain in effect until the problem has been corrected and a bacteriological survey shows that the water is safe to drink.
What to do during a precautionary boil water notice (PBWN)
- When a PBWN is issued, a rolling boil for a period of one minute is sufficient to render water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, or washing dishes microbiologically safe, free of bacteria, viruses, and protozoa.
- Tap water can be disinfected by adding 8 drops of unscented household bleach (4-6% active ingredients) to each gallon of water, then mixing the water and allowing it to stand for a minimum period of 30 minutes.
- Note: cloudy water requires 16 drops of bleach and a 30 minute contact time. Also, other approved chemical disinfectants are available at stores that sell camping and hiking supplies. If you have any questions, you may call the Utilities Board office at 251-368-2207.
BREAKING NEWS: Part Of Century, McDavid, Molino May Flood; Take Action Now
December 15, 2009
The latest forecast for the Escambia River calls for it to possibly flood portions of Century, McDavid and Molino.
The river was at 19 feet Tuesday morning. The river will continue to rise to near 24 feet by early Thursday morning.
“Some flooding of homes may occur. Residents living near and along the river should begin making preparations for their homes, personal property and families,” said Sonya Daniel. Escambia County spokesperson.
NorthEscambia.com will continue to keep you updated on this developing situation.
Escambia, Alabama Schools Closed Today; Florida Schools Open
December 15, 2009
Due to Monday night’s flooding and the threat of more rain today, all Escambia County, Alabama, public schools are closed today. That includes schools in Atmore and Flomaton.
Escambia Academy in Canoe and the Brewton City Schools are also closed today.
All Escambia County, Florida, schools will be open as usual.
More Rain Forecast Today, Some Could Be Heavy
December 15, 2009
There is a near 100 percent chance of more rain today, and forecasters say that some rainfall could be heavy.
A flash flood watch is in effect for today, with another four or more inches expected in some parts of the North Escambia area. After about four to eight inches of rain on Friday and eight to 12 inches of rain on Monday, the ground is extremely saturated. Additional heavy rainfall can lead to rapid flash flooding, according to the National Weather Service.
Here is your official North Escambia are forecast:
- Today…Periods of rain showers and scattered thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
- Tonight…Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain showers in the evening. Lows in the mid 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of showers 50 percent.
- Wednesday…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
- Wednesday Night…Partly cloudy in the evening becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
- Thursday…Partly sunny in the morning becoming cloudy. Chance of rain. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
- Thursday Night…Cloudy. Rain likely. Lows 44 to 49. Chance of rain 60 percent.
- Friday…Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain. Highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
- Friday Night…Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
- Saturday…Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
- Saturday Night…Partly cloudy. Lows around 30.
- Sunday…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
- Sunday Night…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s.
- Monday…Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
Flood Warnings for Area Rivers, Creeks; Brewton Expected To Flood
December 15, 2009
As area rivers and creeks rise after Monday’s heavy rains, it currently appears that Brewton will be hardest hit in our area.
Major flooding is forecast for Murder Creek at Brewton. At 6 a.m. Tuesday, the stage of Murder Creek was 25.7 feet. Flood stage is 22 feet. The river will continue rising to near 29 feet by midnight Wednesday and fall below flood stage by Friday. At 29 feet, severe flooding will occur in Brewton south of Court an East streets.
The flood warning for the Escambia River at Century continues until further notice. At 3 a.m. Tuesday, the stage was 18.5 feet. Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue. Flood stage is 17 feet. The river will continue rising to near 22.3 feet by Thursday evening then begin to fall. At 19 feet, low lying pastures will flood and cattle should be moved to higher ground.
A flood warning is in effect for the Perdido River at Barrineau Park until Wednesday night. Early Tuesday, the stage was at 11.1 feet. Minor flooding is forecast. Flood stage is 13 feet. The river is forecast to rise above flood stage by Wednesday, reaching 14.6 feet. The river will fall below flood stage by Wednesday evening. At 13 feet, the river begins to leave its banks at the parking lot of Adventures Unlimited, threatening several permanently parked travel trailers.
A flood warning is in effect for the Big Escambia Creek at Flomaton until Wednesday afternoon. Flood stage is 14 feet. The creek will continue rising to near 17.1 feet by early Tuesday night and then begin to fall.
Alabama Students
December 15, 2009
Public schools in Escambia County, Alabama, will be closed again on Wednesday.
According to the Escambia County Board of Education, the schools should be open Thursday and Friday for exams.
Escambia Academy and Brewton City Schools will be open Wednesday.
Escambia County, Florida, schools will also be open.
Schools in Baldwin County will also be in session Wednesday, including Perdido School.
Calling All Cooks: Share Your Recipes
December 15, 2009
Beginning Wednesday, NorthEscambia will share Christmas recipes with our readers.
We would like you to send us your favorites Christmas recipes. We are looking for a variety — main courses, side dishes, desserts and more. To submit your recipe, send it in an email to news@northescambia.com or use our contact form. Please include the name of your recipe, ingredients, cooking instructions, your name and your city.
Major Flooding In Atmore
December 14, 2009
A flash flood warning is in effect for Escambia and North Baldwin counties in Alabama. Atmore’s entire downtown area has been blocked off due to flooding.
There is major flooding in Atmore tonight and most of Atmore is impassable. Highway 21 and Highway 31 are both shutdown.
People have been rescued from homes and cars as a result of the flooding.
All Atmore firemen and volunteers have been called onto duty to stand by due to the flooding condition.
The National Weather Service says very heavy rain is falling across the area from a series of thunderstorms training across the area. An additional two to three inches of rain may fall across the warned area during the warning period.
The line of showers is also causing heavy rains to fall in the northwest corner of Escambia County, Florida, near Nokomis.
Just one foot of flowing water is powerful enough to sweep vehicles off the road. When encountering flooded roads, make the smart choice…turn around, don’t drown.
More Rain Forecast: Flash Flood Watch; River Flood Warnings
December 14, 2009
Flooding could a problem as more rain moves into North Escambia on Monday and into Tuesday. With four inches to eight inches of rain across the area over the weekend, the ground is already well saturated. For that reason, a flash flood watch is in effect for the entire area.
By Wednesday, a cold front will move across the area, ending our wet weather and dropping temperatures closer to seasonal levels.
- Today: A chance of showers, then periods of showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Areas of fog. High near 73. South wind between 5 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
- Tonight: Periods of showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Areas of fog. Low around 64. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
- Tuesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 66. North wind between 5 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
- Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers before midnight. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 43. North wind around 10 mph.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. North wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 63. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
- Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a high near 57.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
- Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a high near 56.
A flood warning has been issued for the the Escambia River near Century from Monday evening until further notice.
At 11 a.m. Monday, the river stage was 17.6 feet. Minor flooding is forecast. Flood stage is 17 feet, and the river is forecast to continue to rise to near 18.9 feet by Wednesday afternoon. At 17.0 feet, considerable flooding of lowlands occurs and will continue until the river level drops below 13 feet.