Flash Flood Warning Issued in Okaloosa and Santa Rosa, Florida
Flash Flood Warning was issued by the for Okaloosa and Santa Rosa Counties in Florida.
Flash Flood Warning
The alert was issued at 5:45 AM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 8:45 AM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as severe. Its urgency is listed as immediate. The event is classified as likely.
Storm Details
Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain in and around Destin and Okaloosa Island. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly
Hazards
Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms
Potential Impact
Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include. Wright, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Destin, Eglin AFB, Valparaiso, Mary Esther, Ocean City, Lake Lorraine, Navarre, Shalimar, Cinco Bayou, Navarre Beach, Longwood, Eglin Village, Wynnehaven Beach, Postil, Harper, Seminole and Holley
Areas Affected
The warning covers Okaloosa and Santa Rosa Counties in Florida.
Safety Information
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the when you can do so safely.
