Heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding, particularly of low lying and urban areas, is possible beginning late today, Tues., July 12, with the threat increasing through Sunday morning, according to the US National Weather Service in Mobile. Two to four inches of rainfall are possible north of I-10 with those closer to the coast receiving four to six inches of rainfall. Storms could train over the area increasing the threat of flash flooding. Santa Rosa County Emergency Management staff will monitor conditions through the weekend.
There is also a high risk of rip currents along Navarre Beach through at least Friday night. Santa Rosa County Emergency Management officials encourage residents to monitor local weather reports and have multiple ways to receive weather warnings, especially overnight.
The county’s public works department has sand available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the following locations:
- The corner of Leisure St. and Citrus Dr. in Navarre
- Tiger Point Park in Gulf Breeze
- Pace Fire-Rescue in Pace
- The corner of Pine Forest Rd. and Carroll Rd. in Milton
- Residents must provide their own sandbags and shovel. Bags can be purchased at many local hardware stores.
