Headline:
Flood Advisory issued October 2 at 8:06PM CDT until October 2 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 2, 2026 - 6:06pm
Expires:
October 2, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...South Central Okaloosa County in northwestern Florida...
* WHEN...Until 1100 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 805 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Wright, Fort Walton Beach, Destin, Eglin AFB, Mary Esther, Ocean
City, Lake Lorraine, Shalimar, Cinco Bayou, Longwood and Eglin
Village.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
Okaloosa, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov