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Flash Flood Warning: Escambia, FL

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a flash flood warning for south central Escambia County, including Pensacola, Ferry Pass, Brent, and Goulding. Heavy thunderstorms are causing flash flooding on roads, low-lying areas, and urban streets.

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Flash Flood Warning: Escambia, FL

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Affected area: Escambia, FL

Severity: Severe · Effective: July 30, 2026 2:38 pm · Expires: July 30, 2026 5:30 pm

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The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for…
South Central Escambia County in northwestern Florida…

* Until 530 PM CDT.

* At 238 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.

HAZARD…Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include…
Pensacola, Ferry Pass, Brent, Goulding and Brownsville.

Precautionary / preparedness actions

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.

Source: NWS Mobile AL (U.S. National Weather Service). Always follow official guidance. weather.gov

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