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Flood Warning issued October 9 at 9:12AM CDT until October 13 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Published October 9, 2026 10:16 am • Updated October 9, 2026 10:16 am • Florida

...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 forecast. * WHERE...Shoal River near Crestview. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon to…

…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 forecast. * WHERE…Shoal River near Crestview. * WHEN…From Saturday afternoon to Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS…At 10.0 feet, Some flooding of trailers north of the Okaloosa Correctional Institute. Water surrounds home on Sowel Road. At 11.0 feet, Flooding becomes a threat to the Trevor Court and Rattlesnake Bluff areas. At 8.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas. At 8.5 feet, Water in yards on Sowel Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – At 8:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 5.0 feet. – Forecast…The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow…

Official safety instructions

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.

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