Hillsboro Beach Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Flood Advisory issued October 2 at 8:06PM CDT until October 2 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...South Central Okaloosa County in northwestern Florida... * WHEN...Until 1100 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 805 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Wright, Fort Walton Beach, Destin, Eglin AFB, Mary Esther, Ocean City, Lake Lorraine, Shalimar, Cinco Bayou, Longwood and Eglin Village. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Coastal Flood Statement issued October 2 at 8:45PM EDT until October 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Key West FL

* WHAT...Minor saltwater flooding. * WHERE...Florida Keys. * WHEN...Until 8 PM Saturday. * IMPACTS...Minor saltwater flooding of low elevation streets and lots is likely. Some storm drains will overflow, and some seawalls and docks will be overtopped. Boaters can expect less clearance under fixed bridges. Motorists should remember that persistent puddles around the times of high tide are almost certain to contain a mix of saltwater.

Flood Warning issued October 2 at 8:44PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Astor affecting Volusia and Lake Counties. .The St Johns River at Astor is forecast to dip from Minor Flood Stage to Action Stage this weekend. Towards the middle of next week, another rise into Minor Flood Stage is forecast due to increasing rain chances and a return of northerly winds. For the St. Johns River...including Astor...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St Johns River near Astor. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 2.0 feet, River levels rise and fills canals, encroaching on docks, yards and boat ramps in the vicinity of SR-40. Properties in low areas along and near the river and many canals should prepare for further water encroachment. At 2.3 feet, Many docks become submerged along the river and in canals in the Astor community. Water enters yards of properties on Bartram Road, Holiday Circle and along Wild Hog Road on the Lake County side. In Volusia County, water encroaches yards of homes on the river side of Alice Drive. No wake zones are in effect from near the South Moon Canal to approximately 800 feet south of the Riverview lodge. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM EDT Friday the stage was 2.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 PM EDT Friday was 2.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is forecast to remain near Minor Flood Stage through early this weekend, then fall into Action Stage late this weekend into early next week. The river is then expected to rise back into Minor Flood Stage into the middle of next week. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 2.5 feet on 05/28/2023. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued October 2 at 7:24PM EDT until October 2 at 10:30PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northeastern Madison County in Big Bend Florida... Brooks County in south central Georgia... Eastern Colquitt County in south central Georgia... Cook County in south central Georgia... Lowndes County in south central Georgia... Southern Tift County in south central Georgia... Southeastern Worth County in south central Georgia... * WHEN...Until 1030 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 724 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Adel, Quitman, Valdosta, Moultrie, Lake Park, Tifton, Hahira, Sparks, Omega, Norman Park, Lenox, Pavo, I-75 At Exit 16, Phillipsburg, Unionville, Remerton, Dasher, Morven, Berlin and Barwick. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 2 at 12:17PM CDT until October 3 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal County. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Wave runup and overwash occur along Gulf front beaches, particularly in the Gulf Islands National Seashore area between Fort Pickens and Pensacola Beach. Wave runup and overwash through the dune system can result in minor flooding impacts on Fort Pickens Road, although the road usually remains passable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

Rip Current Statement issued October 2 at 12:17PM CDT until October 5 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal County. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Wave runup and overwash occur along Gulf front beaches, particularly in the Gulf Islands National Seashore area between Fort Pickens and Pensacola Beach. Wave runup and overwash through the dune system can result in minor flooding impacts on Fort Pickens Road, although the road usually remains passable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

Rip Current Statement issued October 2 at 11:55AM EDT until October 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County, Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County. * WHEN...Through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Rip Current Statement issued October 2 at 3:14AM EDT until October 4 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Franklin County Beaches and the South Facing Beaches of Gulf County as well as the State Park Beaches of Gulf County. * WHEN...Through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Rip Current Statement issued October 2 at 3:14AM EDT until October 4 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Walton and Bay County Beaches. * WHEN...Through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

When a severe thunderstorm warning is issued, the storm may produce damaging winds, large hail, dangerous lightning, and heavy rain. In some cases, heavy rainfall produced by a severe storm can also lead to flash flooding. Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Hillsboro Beach.

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