First published 10/10/2026, 1:54:15 AM UTC · Last updated 10/10/2026, 1:54:15 AM UTC

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

The Shoal River near Mossy Head in Walton County, Florida, is forecast to rise above flood stage late Friday night and crest at 16.4 feet early Saturday afternoon. Moderate flooding is forecast, with the river expected to fall below flood stage late Saturday evening.

Why it matters

At the forecast level, the Hinote Road Bridge begins to flood and the road may close.

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: 1/10How 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: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Sources

Primary official sourceFlood Warning issued October 9 at 9:27PM EDT until October 11 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

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