Dothan, Ala. (WDNews) – A flood warning has been extended for parts of Houston County and surrounding areas due to rising waters in the Chattahoochee River. The National Weather Service issued the warning from September 28 at 11:43 AM EDT, with the alert lasting until October 1 at 6:00 AM EDT.
Minor flooding is forecast for the Chattahoochee River at Columbia Lock and Dam, impacting Houston, Early, Jackson, and Seminole counties. In Houston County, at 112 feet, River Road in Columbia, Jowers, and Boat Landing Road in Gordon are expected to see flooding.
As of Saturday morning, the river’s level was at 103.2 feet. It is forecasted to crest at 111.9 feet by Sunday afternoon before falling back below flood stage by Monday evening. The flood stage for this area is 106 feet.
For more details, visit the National Weather Service’s website: NWS Flood Safety Information.
