Walton County, Florida, Sunday, October 11, 2026

“Flood Warning issued October 11 at 10:23AM EDT until October 12 at 2:37AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL”

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida... Shoal River near Mossy Head (CR 1087) affecting Walton County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Shoal River near Mossy Head (CR 1087). * WHEN...Until late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Water begins to overflow into wooded areas along the river from New Harmony Road westward to Laird Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:15 AM CDT Sunday was 22.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon and continue falling to 6.7 feet tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.0 feet on 06/22/2026. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 930 PM CDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 10 at 10:13PM EDT until October 11 at 8:56PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL”

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Alabama...Georgia... Shoal River near Mossy Head (CR 1087) affecting Walton County. Choctawhatchee River at Geneva (SR 52) affecting Geneva County. Ochlockonee River near Thomasville (US 84) affecting Thomas and Grady Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Alabama...Florida... Pea River near Ariton (US 231) affecting Coffee and Dale Counties. Choctawhatchee River near Caryville (US 90) affecting Washington and Holmes Counties. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Alabama...Florida... Pea River at Elba (US 84) affecting Coffee County. St. Marks River near Newport On Old Magnolia Rd affecting Leon and Wakulla Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Shoal River near Mossy Head (CR 1087). * WHEN...Until Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Numerous residences along Plantation Lane are flooded at this level. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 19.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:15 PM CDT Saturday was 22.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow morning and continue falling to 6.6 feet Monday evening. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.7 feet on 05/23/1953. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1115 PM EDT /1015 PM CDT/.

“Flood Warning issued October 10 at 12:42PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL”

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida... Shoal River near Mossy Head (CR 1087) affecting Walton County. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Shoal River near Mossy Head (CR 1087). * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Water reaches the base of the New Harmony Road bridge. Water begins to cross Williams Road near the Mill Creek Bridge. Nearly all residences on Plantation lane are flooded at this level. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 22.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:15 AM CDT Saturday was 22.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 14.2 feet Monday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.3 feet on 01/21/2010. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1000 PM CDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 10 at 5:57AM EDT until October 11 at 7:07PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL”

...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Florida... Shoal River near Mossy Head (CR 1087) affecting Walton County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Shoal River near Mossy Head (CR 1087). * WHEN...Until Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Numerous residences along Planation Lane are flooded at this level. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 16.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:15 AM CDT Saturday was 16.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.8 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.7 feet on 04/13/1978. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 500 PM CDT.

“High Surf Warning issued October 10 at 4:52AM EDT until October 11 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL”

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 2 to 14 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...South Walton and Coastal Bay Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 AM CDT this morning. For the High Surf Warning, until 10 AM CDT Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life- threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor to locally moderate coastal flooding will continue through today.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

“High Surf Warning issued October 10 at 2:11AM EDT until October 11 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL”

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Walton and Bay County Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night. For the High Surf Warning, from 10 AM Friday to 10 AM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

“Flood Warning issued October 9 at 10:58PM EDT until October 11 at 6:56PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL”

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida... Shoal River near Mossy Head (CR 1087) affecting Walton County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Shoal River near Mossy Head (CR 1087). * WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Numerous residences along Planation Lane are flooded at this level. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 11.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 19.9 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.9 feet on 05/02/2005. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Saturday afternoon at 100 PM CDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 9 at 9:27PM EDT until October 11 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL”

...The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Florida... Shoal River near Mossy Head (CR 1087) affecting Walton County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Shoal River near Mossy Head (CR 1087). * WHEN...From late tonight to Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, The Hinote Road Bridge begins to flood. The road is subject to closure. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 7.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 16.4 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.4 feet on 12/10/1967. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Saturday afternoon at 100 PM CDT.

“High Surf Warning issued October 9 at 11:37AM EDT until October 11 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL”

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Walton and Bay County Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night. For the High Surf Warning, from 10 AM Friday to 10 AM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

“High Surf Warning issued October 9 at 5:03AM EDT until October 11 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL”

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Walton and Bay County Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night. For the High Surf Warning, from 10 AM Friday to 10 AM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

“High Surf Warning issued October 8 at 11:10PM EDT until October 11 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL”

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Walton and Bay County Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night. For the High Surf Warning, from 10 AM Friday to 10 AM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

“High Surf Warning issued October 8 at 12:00PM EDT until October 11 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL”

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Walton and Bay County Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night. For the High Surf Warning, from 10 AM Friday to 10 AM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.