Residents Encouraged to Monitor Potential Flash Flooding Through Thursday, Sept. 16

The National Weather Service in Mobile has forecasted significant rainfall with the possibility of flash flooding across the western Florida Panhandle. The rain is expected to last through late Thursday, Sept. 16.

Escambia County is expected to receive 5 to 10 inches of rain with locally higher amounts in excess of 15 inches. The amount of rainfall will likely result in significant flooding along with river flooding.

"With excessive rainfall continuing in our area, Escambia County should expect flooding," said Escambia County Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore. "It's important to remember road safety, especially when you come across a flooded roadway."

Escambia County has opened all eight sand locations throughout the county. The sand is available on a first come, first served basis. Residents must bring their own sandbags and shovels to one of the following locations (map):

Baars Field Athletic Park - 13001 Sorrento Road, Pensacola
Brent Athletic Park - 4711 N. W St., Pensacola
Don Sutton Park - 2320 Crabtree Church Road, Molino
Equestrian Center - 7750 Mobile Highway, Pensacola
Escambia County Road Department - 601 Highway 297-A, Pensacola
Ferry Pass Middle School - 8355 Yancey Lane, Pensacola, (sand will be on the northwest corner of school property on Parazine Street)
John R. Jones Jr. Athletic Park - 555 E. Nine Mile Road, Pensacola
Travis M. Nelson Park - 4541 County Road 4, Pensacola

For more information, monitor the local media and legitimate online and social media sources like Escambia County Emergency Management, US National Weather Service Mobile, and Florida SERT.

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