Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 10 at 12:42AM EDT until October 10 at 12:45PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 9, 2026 - 9:42pm
Expires:
October 10, 2026 - 9:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Walton County in the panhandle of Florida...
* WHEN...Until 1145 AM CDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Expect many
areas of slow moving or standing water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1142 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly
in the warned area. Between 7 and 12 inches of rain have fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
De Funiak Springs, Eglin Air Force Base, Union, Liberty, Paxton,
Alpine Heights, Oakwood Hills, De Funiak Spring Airport, Cluster
Springs, Sand Hill, Pleasant Ridge, Piney Grove, Fox Hill, Mossy
Head, New Harmony, Center Ridge, Caney Creek, Glendale, Gordon
and New Home.
- 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.
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:
Walton, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov