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

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

Severity: Severe · Effective: June 17, 2026 1:23 pm · Expires: June 18, 2026 1:30 am

…The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a Flood Warning
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 late Friday night to Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS…At 17.0 feet, considerable flooding of lowlands.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 1:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 3.8 feet.
– Forecast…The river will rise to 14.2 feet early Friday morning.
It will then fall to 13.8 feet Friday morning. It will rise above
flood stage early Saturday morning to 18.0 feet Saturday evening.
It will then fall below flood stage Sunday afternoon.
– 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.

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