Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued October 9 at 8:05PM CDT until October 10 at 1:30AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 9, 2026 - 6:05pm
Expires:
October 9, 2026 - 11:30pm
Description:
At 805 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have
fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 3 inches in 1 hour. Flash
flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Crestview, Baker, Laurel Hill, Cannon Town, Nubbin Ridge, Rock
Creek, Kellys Mill, Blackman, Galliver, Milligan, Holt, Munson,
Escambia Farms, Good Hope, Peaden, Clear Springs, Belandville,
Silver Springs, Auburn and Garden City.
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.
Area Description:
Okaloosa, FL; Santa Rosa, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov