NWS issues flood advisory for Bay, Walton and Washington counties until 5:45 a.m. CST
The National Weather Service in Tallahassee warns of minor flooding in low-lying and poor-drainage areas of Bay, Walton and Washington counties in the Florida Panhandle.
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The National Weather Service (NWS) in Tallahassee issued a Flood Advisory at 4:51 a.m. Central time on Nov. 1 for central Bay County, southeastern Walton County and southwestern Washington County, in the Florida Panhandle. The advisory is in effect until 5:45 a.m. CST, which is 6:45 a.m. Eastern.
At 3:51 a.m. CST, Doppler radar showed heavy rain, and between 1 and 2 inches of rain had fallen. The advisory says minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in low-lying and poor-drainage areas.
The advisory lists these places as likely to flood: Panama City, Lynn Haven, Callaway, Springfield, Hiland Park, Live Oak, Parker, Ebro, Riverside, Red Head, Greenhead, Vicksburg, Holmes Valley, Southport, Millers Ferry, Recota Beach, Bayhead, Bruce and Brannonville.
The NWS advises: “Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.” Flood safety guidance is at weather.gov/safety/flood.
