Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued October 9 at 7:14PM CDT until October 10 at 1:15AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 9, 2026 - 5:14pm
Expires:
October 9, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description:
FFWMOB
The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southern Okaloosa County in northwestern Florida...
* Until 115 AM CDT Saturday.
* At 714 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 4 and 7 inches of rain
have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 3 to 5 inches in 1 hour.
Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Southern and Coastal Okaloosa County,
Florida. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water
crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash 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.
Instruction:
Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov