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Flood Watch issued October 9 at 2:37AM EDT until October 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Published October 9, 2026 2:43 am • Updated October 9, 2026 2:43 am • Florida

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Big Bend Florida, including the following areas, Coastal Taylor, Inland Taylor and Madison and south central Georgia, including the following areas, Ben Hill, Brooks, Cook, Irwin, Tift…

* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE…Portions of Big Bend Florida, including the following areas, Coastal Taylor, Inland Taylor and Madison and south central Georgia, including the following areas, Ben Hill, Brooks, Cook, Irwin, Tift and Turner. * WHEN…From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – Hurricane Isaias is expected to bring bands of heavy rainfall to the area. Widespread totals of 4 to 8 inches are expected with localized amounts of 10 to 15 inches. Given saturated soils from recent heavy rainfall, flash…

Official safety instructions

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

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