Flood Advisory — Santa Rosa 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 5:11PM CDT until August 19 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southeastern Escambia County in northwestern Florida... Southern Santa Rosa County in northwestern Florida... * WHEN...Until 815 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 511 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Pensacola, Ferry Pass, Brent, West Pensacola, Ensley, Gonzalez, Pace, Gulf Breeze, Goulding, Bagdad, Oriole Beach, Navarre, Floridatown, Pea Ridge, Pensacola Beach, Navarre Beach, Garcon Point, Mulat, Harp and Galt City. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 19, 2026 at 6:11 PM ET · Expires August 19, 2026 at 9:15 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Mobile AL
Expires
August 19, 2026 at 9:15 PM ET
Last Checked
2 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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This same Flood Advisory also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Santa Rosa 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 (2 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 19, 2026 at 9:15 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Santa Rosa County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Escambia County.