Flood Warning: Escambia, AL; Escambia, FL; Santa Rosa, FL

Affected area: Escambia, AL; Escambia, FL; Santa Rosa, FL

Severity: Severe · Effective: June 18, 2026 9:51 am · Expires: June 18, 2026 10:00 pm

…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Florida…Alabama…

Escambia River Near Century affecting Escambia and Santa Rosa
Counties.

For the Escambia River…including Century…Minor flooding is
forecast.

* WHAT…Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE…Escambia River near Century.

* WHEN…From Friday evening until further notice.

* IMPACTS…At 19.0 feet, Low lying pastures will flood. Cattle
should be moved to higher ground.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 9:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 4.7 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow evening and continue rising to a crest of 19.1 feet
Sunday morning.
– Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Precautionary / preparedness actions

Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click on
the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.

The next statement will be issued when updates occur.

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