Headline:
Coastal Flood Advisory issued July 22 at 2:34AM EDT until July 22 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Coastal Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 11:34pm
Expires:
July 22, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to
9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor
coastal flooding.
* WHERE...South Walton, Coastal Bay and Coastal Gulf Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/
Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday
night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT /1 PM
CDT/ this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and
surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents
can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper
water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels will continue to remain
elevated this morning. The highest water levels are expected
between now through late morning. The next high tide is around
230 am CDT Wednesday.
Instruction:
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
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.
Area Description:
South Walton; Coastal Bay; Coastal Gulf
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender: