Residents Encouraged to Monitor Flash Flood Warnings Through Friday, Sept. 17

The National Weather Service in Mobile has forecasted a multi-day significant rainfall with the possibility of flash flooding extending into the weekend. Residents are encouraged to avoid flooded roadways when driving.

Southern portions of Escambia County have already received five to 10 inches of rain with an additional three to six inches of rain expected through Friday evening. Significant flooding will persist throughout the southern portion of the county.

"The Flash Flooding Watch has been extended through Friday evening," said Escambia County Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore. "This will be a long-duration flood event and we encourage drivers on the roadways to exercise extreme caution."

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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