Flash Flood Warning for Okaloosa, FL; Santa Rosa, FL
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Okaloosa, Santa Rosa
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- Severe
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What is happening
At 805 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 3 inches in 1 hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms...
What the bulletin says to do
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.
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Bulletin details
At 805 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 3 inches in 1 hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Crestview, Baker, Laurel Hill, Cannon Town, Nubbin Ridge, Rock Creek, Kellys Mill, Blackman, Galliver, Milligan, Holt, Munson, Escambia Farms, Good Hope, Peaden, Clear Springs, Belandville, Silver Springs, Auburn and Garden City.
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Flash Flood Warning issued October 9 at 8:05PM CDT until October 10 at 1:30AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Official revision - Alert
Flash Flood Warning issued October 9 at 7:33PM CDT until October 10 at 1:30AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Mobile AL. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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