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Flood Watch
Issued: 12:03 PM Jun. 19, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Alabama, including the following areas, Baldwin
Central, Baldwin Coastal, Baldwin Inland, Butler, Choctaw, Clarke,
Conecuh, Covington, Crenshaw, Escambia, Mobile Central, Mobile
Coastal, Mobile Inland, Monroe, Washington and Wilcox, northwest
Florida, including the following areas, Escambia Coastal, Escambia
Inland, Okaloosa Coastal, Okaloosa Inland, Santa Rosa Coastal and
Santa Rosa Inland, and southeast Mississippi, including the
following areas, George, Greene, Perry, Stone and Wayne.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are
possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Another round of storms are likely to develop today resulting in
a continued threat of flash flooding, especially as soils are
very saturated. Widespread 1-2 inches with locally higher amounts
of 2-4 inches are expected.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

High Surf Advisory
Issued: 11:58 AM Jun. 19, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to
5 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal
Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and
Okaloosa Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM CDT this
evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday
afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

Rip Current Statement
Issued: 11:58 AM Jun. 19, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to
5 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal
Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and
Okaloosa Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM CDT this
evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday
afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

River Flood Warning
Issued: 7:13 AM Jun. 19, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING TO LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Yellow River at Milligan.

* WHEN...From Saturday evening to late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Water threatens home on Ellis and Antioch
Roads.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 4.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow evening to a crest of 12.8 feet early Sunday morning. It
will then fall below flood stage late Sunday evening.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&



River Flood Warning
Issued: 7:05 AM Jun. 19, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING TO SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Blackwater River near Baker.

* WHEN...From this evening to Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Minor flooding of secondary roads and
lowlands from the Highway 4 Bridge downstream.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 6.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
evening to a crest of 12.7 feet tomorrow morning. It will then
fall below flood stage early Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&



River Flood Warning
Issued: 7:04 AM Jun. 19, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING TO SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Big Coldwater Creek near Milton.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning to Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Flooding of lowlands and some fish camps
will occurs.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 6.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.0 feet
tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&



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