Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued October 5 at 8:53PM EDT until October 5 at 11:15PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 5, 2026 - 5:53pm
Expires:
October 5, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
FFWTAE
The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Central Gadsden County in Big Bend Florida...
North Central Leon County in Big Bend Florida...
* Until 1115 PM EDT.
* At 853 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 6 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Tallahassee, Havana, Midway, Quincy, Gretna, Scotland, Freemont,
Florence, Shady Rest, Gibson, Littman, Hinson, Jamieson,
Branchville, Concord, Dogtown, Quincy Airport, Santa Clara, Orchard
Pond and Darsey.
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.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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:
Gadsden, FL; Leon, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov