Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 28 at 4:30AM CDT until August 28 at 7:30AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 28, 2026 - 2:30am
Expires:
August 28, 2026 - 5:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southeastern Okaloosa County in northwestern Florida...
* WHEN...Until 730 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 429 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the
area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Wright, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Destin, Eglin AFB,
Valparaiso, Mary Esther, Lake Lorraine, Ocean City, Shalimar,
Cinco Bayou, Eglin Village, Longwood, Postil and Seminole.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Okaloosa, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov