Headline:
Flood Advisory issued October 4 at 4:06AM CDT until October 4 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 4, 2026 - 2:06am
Expires:
October 4, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southern Okaloosa County in northwestern Florida...
* WHEN...Until 700 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 406 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 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...
Wright, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Destin, Eglin AFB,
Valparaiso, Mary Esther, Lake Lorraine, Ocean City, Shalimar,
Cinco Bayou, Longwood, Eglin Village, Postil, Seminole and
Wynnehaven Beach.
- 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:
Okaloosa, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov