Active AlertsOkaloosa

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida Shoal River Near Crestview affecting Okaloosa County. For the Shoal Riverincluding CrestviewMinor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Shoal River near Crestview.
When: From Saturday afternoon to Tuesday morning.
Impacts: At 10.0 feet, Some flooding of trailers north of the Okaloosa Correctional Institute. Water surrounds home on Sowel Road. At 11.0 feet, Flooding becomes a threat to the Trevor Court and Rattlesnake Bluff areas. At 8.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas. At 8.5 feet, Water in yards on Sowel Road.
Additional Details: - At 8:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 5.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 10.7 feet Sunday evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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.