Headline:
Flood Advisory issued October 5 at 9:19AM CDT until October 5 at 10:30AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 5, 2026 - 7:19am
Expires:
October 5, 2026 - 8:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Southeastern Escambia County in northwestern Florida...
Southern Okaloosa County in northwestern Florida...
Southeastern Santa Rosa County in northwestern Florida...
* WHEN...Until 1030 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 918 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly in Destin and Okalossa Island. Between
4 and 6 inches of rain have fallen.
- Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Wright, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Destin, Eglin AFB,
Valparaiso, Mary Esther, Ocean City, Lake Lorraine, Navarre,
Shalimar, Cinco Bayou, Navarre Beach, Longwood, Eglin Village,
Wynnehaven Beach, Postil, Harper, Seminole and Holley.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Escambia, FL; Okaloosa, FL; Santa Rosa, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov