Flood Advisory — Jefferson County, Florida
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued August 19 at 7:45PM EDT until August 19 at 9:45PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northeastern Jefferson County in Big Bend Florida... Madison County in Big Bend Florida... Southern Brooks County in south central Georgia... Southwestern Lowndes County in south central Georgia... Thomas County in south central Georgia... East Central Grady County in southwestern Georgia... * WHEN...Until 945 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 745 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Quitman, Madison, Thomasville, Cairo, Boston, Greenville, Lee, Ashville, Grooverville, Dills, Lovett, Empress, Dixie, Pidcock, Everett, Hamburg, Nankin, Alma, Eason and Jarrott. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 19, 2026 at 7:45 PM ET · Expires August 19, 2026 at 9:45 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Tallahassee FL
Expires
August 19, 2026 at 9:45 PM ET
Last Checked
just now
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Also In Effect For
This same Flood Advisory also covers:
Other Active Alerts in Florida
Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory
Get Flood Advisory Alerts for Jefferson County
StormCast checks the NWS feed continuously and pushes alerts like this directly to your phone — even with the screen off.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Jefferson County, Florida?
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Is this Flood Advisory currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (just now). It's set to expire August 19, 2026 at 9:45 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Jefferson County?
Download StormCast free on Google Play and set Jefferson County, Florida as one of your monitored locations. StormCast checks the NWS feed continuously and pushes alerts like this directly to your phone — even with the screen off.
What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Thomas County, Madison County, Brooks County, Grady County, Lowndes County.