Flood Advisory — Washington 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 4:52PM EDT until August 19 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Bay County in the panhandle of Florida... Southwestern Calhoun County in the panhandle of Florida... Northwestern Gulf County in the panhandle of Florida... Walton County in the panhandle of Florida... Southern Washington County in the panhandle of Florida... * WHEN...Until 745 PM EDT /645 PM CDT/. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 452 PM EDT /352 PM CDT/, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall with 2 to 3 inch per hour rainfall rates could lead to more flooding developing in additional areas through the next hour or two. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Panama City, Lynn Haven, Panama City Beach, Callaway, Santa Rosa Be
Effective August 19, 2026 at 4:52 PM ET · Expires August 19, 2026 at 7:45 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Tallahassee FL
Expires
August 19, 2026 at 7:45 PM ET
Last Checked
just now
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
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This same Flood Advisory also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Washington 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 7:45 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Washington County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Calhoun County, Bay County, Gulf County, Walton County.