Flood Warning for Okaloosa, FL
What: Minor flooding is occurring. Impacts: At 8.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas. Where: Shoal River near Crestview. When: Until late Tuesday night.
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Shoal River Near Crestview affecting Okaloosa County. For the Shoal River...including Crestview...Minor flooding is forecast.
WHAT
Minor flooding is occurring.
WHERE
Shoal River near Crestview.
WHEN
Until late Tuesday night.
IMPACTS
At 8.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 8:15 PM CDT Monday the stage was 8.3 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Tuesday evening and continue falling to 6.5 feet Saturday evening. Flood stage is 8.0 feet. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations. The next statement will be issued when updates occur.