First published 10/9/2026, 11:06:15 PM UTC · Last updated 10/9/2026, 11:06:15 PM UTC

Flash Flood Warning issued October 9 at 5:45PM CDT until October 9 at 11:45PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

The National Weather Service reported radar-indicated heavy rain and ongoing or imminent flash flooding in southern Santa Rosa County, Florida, with the warning in effect until 11:45 PM CDT. Additional rainfall of 5 to 7 inches was possible in the warned area.

Why it matters

The warning identifies potential flooding on roads and in low-lying areas and advises people to turn around rather than drive through floodwater.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters, travel-and-transportation

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 2/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 9/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Sources

Primary official sourceFlash Flood Warning issued October 9 at 5:45PM CDT until October 9 at 11:45PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

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