Headline:
Flood Advisory issued October 5 at 12:07AM CDT until October 5 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 4, 2026 - 10:07pm
Expires:
October 5, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southeastern Escambia County in northwestern Florida...
Southern Okaloosa County in northwestern Florida...
Southern Santa Rosa County in northwestern Florida...
* WHEN...Until 300 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some
low-water crossings may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1206 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is already occurring in the
advisory area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Pensacola, Ferry Pass, Brent, West Pensacola, Wright, Fort Walton
Beach, Ensley, Warrington, Niceville, Gonzalez, Destin, Eglin
AFB, Pace, Valparaiso, Gulf Breeze, Goulding, Mary Esther,
Bagdad, Ocean City and Lake Lorraine.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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.
Area Description:
Escambia, FL; Okaloosa, FL; Santa Rosa, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov